Kwara State Ministry of Communications

The Kwara State Government has recorded a remarkable achievement in the recently concluded 4th Independent Verification Assessment (IVA) of the Nigeria COVID-19 Action Recovery and Economic Stimulus (NG-CARES) Programme, with the World Bank confirming that Kwara State has secured over $85 million in performance-based grants, positioning the State among the top performers nationwide.​ This milestone was announced by the  Commissioner for Finance, Dr. Hauwa Nuru, during the first quarter 2025 Inter-Ministerial Press Briefing held at the Conference Room of the Ministry of Finance in Ilorin.​ Dr. Nuru attributed this success to the unwavering commitment of Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, whose exceptional leadership has been instrumental in steering the effective implementation of the NG-CARES programme. She emphasized that the administration's dedication to improving the livelihoods of citizens, especially the poor and vulnerable, has been pivotal in achieving this feat.​...

The Kwara State Government has restated its commitment to inclusive governance by ensuring that no one is left behind, especially women, children, persons with disabilities and other vulnerable groups. The Commissioner for Social Development, Hon. Mariam Nnafatima Imam, PhD, made this declaration during the Inter-Ministerial Press Briefing for the first quarter of year 2025, held at the conference room of Ministry of Finance, Ilorin. Hon. Mariam highlighted that the state government has shown its inclusive approach by appointing persons with disabilities into high positions, offering automatic employment to qualified persons with disabilities during the last TESCOM recruitment and distributing food palliatives to them during festive periods. She revealed that a Steering Committee has been formed to lead a partnership between the Ministry and the National Senior Citizens Centre (NSCC), Abuja, adding that this partnership will support the planned establishment of a geriatric ...

The Kwara State Government, through the Ministry of Planning and Economic Development, has recorded landmark achievements in planning and economic growth, stressing that its proactiveness has articulated effective and efficient budget for the fiscal year. The Commissioner for Planning and Economic Development, Dr. (Mrs.) Mary Arinde, made this known on Wednesday at the 1st quarter Inter-Ministerial Press Briefing organised by the Ministry of Communications, held at the conference room of Ministry of Finance, Ilorin. Dr Arinde said the Ministry is also responsible for planning, evaluating and monitoring of all the State’s projects across board, adding that the State Government successfully signed an agreement with United Nations Fund Population (UNFPA) to support the State in strengthening access to reproductive and adolescent health project. "The State Government recorded a smooth budget planning process through the unrelenting efforts of Ministry of Planning and Econo...

Kwara State Ministry of Business, Innovation and Technology has played a crucial role in driving economic transformation across the state through strategic blend of innovation, entrepreneurship and infrastructure development. The Commissioner for Business, Innovation and Technology, Hon. Damilola Yusuf Adelodun, stated this on Wednesday while presenting a comprehensive update on the Ministry’s achievements and ongoing projects during the first quarter Inter-Ministerial Press Briefing, held at the conference room of Ministry of Finance, Ilorin. Hon. Damilola noted that the Ministry is currently overseeing 10 strategic projects across Kwara Central Senatorial District - four of which have been completed, while six are still ongoing, highlighting that these efforts align with the vision of the current administration of the Governor, Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq CON, who remains committed to business development, digital innovation and creation of economic opportunities for al...

In its bid to ensure and sustain a cleaner Kwara, the State Ministry of Environment has drawn an 18-points new strategy to ensure easy communication with residents and communities in the State and welcome feedbacks through media and community engagements, electronic media jingles, customized caller tunes, invitations for discussions on environmental related issues on both radio and television stations to mention but a few. The Commissioner for Environment, Hajia Nafisat Musa Buge stated this on Wednesday, while addressing the Press at the First Quarterly Inter-Ministerial Press briefing held at the conference hall of the Ministry of Finance, as organized by the Ministry of Communications in Ilorin. Hajia Buge stressed that, the feat was accomplished with the unwavering support of the Executive Governor of Kwara State, Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq who made available necessary tools to work with, enabling the Ministry to extend visitations to shops, eateries and markets, to ...

The Kwara State Ministry of Finance has reported significant fiscal achievements for the first quarter of 2025, reflecting the State's commitment to prudent financial management and economic development under the leadership of Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq.​ Presenting the Q1 2025 Ministerial Briefing, the Commissioner for Finance, Dr. Hauwa Nuru, highlighted a 16% increase in Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) compared to the same period in 2024. She attributed this growth to effective investment strategies and tax reforms aimed at reducing dependence on federal allocations. "This growth underscores our commitment to financial autonomy and sustainable economic development," Dr. Nuru stated.​ In addition, Kwara State secured over $85 million in performance-based grants from the World Bank's Nigeria COVID-19 Action Recovery and Economic Stimulus (NG-CARES) programme, positioning it among the top-performing states. Dr. Nuru emphasized that this success ref...

On Wednesday, 30th April 2025, at about 21:06 hours, the Kwara State Fire Service received a distress call reporting a fire outbreak at the Challenge Phone Village, located within Challenge Market, Ilorin. Our fire crew promptly mobilized and arrived at the scene to find several shops engulfed in flames. The market comprises over 120 shops, 80 kiosks, and numerous stands. Through swift intervention, professionalism, and tactical expertise, our team successfully curtailed the spread of the fire, limiting its impact to only 10 kiosks. The affected areas were primarily phone stores and repair shops. Preliminary investigations indicate that the fire was caused by a power surge. Traders and market stakeholders commended the Kwara State Fire Service for their rapid response and effectiveness in saving the market from widespread destruction. The Director of the Kwara State Fire Service, Prince Falade John Olumuyiwa, expressed his sympathy to the market leadership, affe...

•  _As Kwara opens bids for 2024 FGN/SUBEB school projects_ Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq on Wednesday received encomiums from the Federal Government for his administration’s serial compliance with the rules guiding the execution of contracts under the Universal Basic Education Board (UBEC).  North Central Zonal Director for UBEC, Elder Edward Abalaka, gave the commendation in Ilorin the state capital at the bid opening for the 1st and 2nd quarters of the 2024 FGN/UBEC/SUBEB intervention projects. At least 258 contractors bidded for various contracts which the State  Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) opened after advertising for tenders in both the local and national newspapers. The projects cover construction and remodeling of classrooms and VIP toilets, fabrication of teachers and pupils' furniture, drilling and installation of motorized solar boreholes, and procurement of essential equipment, among other projects. Abalaka said Kwara unde...

The Kwara State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to opening more communities for development and positioning the state for greater global impact through strategic infrastructural investments. The Honorable Commissioner for Works, Engr. Abdulquawiy Olododo, gave this assurance on Wednesday while presenting the Ministry’s scorecard at the Q1 2025 Ministerial Press Briefing, held at the Conference Room of the Ministry of Finance, Ilorin. According to Engr. Olododo, a total of 46 projects were ongoing as at the last quarter of 2024, out of which 33 have been fully completed, with 11 projects currently ongoing into the new quarter. He noted that 24 new road projects have been awarded in 2025 alone, with 6 of them already completed. The Commissioner highlighted ongoing work on the Agbamu–Ila-Orangun road, a vital inter-state route aimed at stimulating economic activity and enhancing access between Kwara and Osun States. He stated that more border communities will soon be ...

The Kwara State Government has unveiled a hotline for reporting issues related to social vices, child abuse, sexual abuse, harassment, and domestic violence in order to ensure the safety and well-being of all residents in the state. The Commissioner for Social Development, Hon. Mariam Nnafatima Imam, PhD, made this known during the first quarter Inter-Ministerial Press Briefing organised by the Ministry of Communications at the conference room of Ministry of Finance, Ilorin. The Commissioner stated that it has become imperative that cases of social vices and violations of the rights of women, children and other vulnerable groups are reported promptly, to allow immediate response and intervention by the Ministry. Hon. Mariam explained that the State Governor, Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, is committed to ensuring an inclusive government where every life matters and the rights of children and vulnerable groups are respected in the state. She called on the public to share the...

Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq’s administration continues to prioritize inclusive and innovative educational development, positioning Kwara State’s tertiary institutions as models of academic excellence with positive socio-economic impacts on citizens. This was reaffirmed by the Commissioner for Tertiary Education, Hajia Sa'adatu Modibbo Kawu, during the 2025 first quarterly inter-ministerial press briefing, where a broad range of achievements across State-owned tertiary institutions were unveiled. The Ministry, which oversees policy formulation, regulation, and development in the State’s tertiary education sector, reported landmark milestones aligned with the administration’s education reform agenda. According to Hajia Modibbo Kawu, at the International Vocational, Technical and Entrepreneurship College (IVTEC), Ajase-Ipo, the government sponsored 200 youths in Batch 8 of the Youths Empowerment and Employment Generation Scheme (KWYEEGS), reaffirming its commitment to ...

The Executive Chairman of the Kwara State Geographic Information Service (KWGIS), ESV. Abdulkareem Babatunde Sulyman, has disclosed that 354 "Charting for Confirmation Papers" were processed at the Directorate of Survey, Office of the Surveyor General for applicants to check their land statuses relating to land location, size and validity of survey plans before getting their rights of occupancy or certificates of occupancy in the first quarter of 2025.  The Chairman made this disclosure while giving an account of the Agency's stewardship at the first quarter inter- ministerial press briefing, organised by the Ministry of Communications today in Ilorin. ESV Sulyman said the Agency was able to process a total number of 354 "Charting for Confirmation" in the first quarter, and 247 Certificates of Occupancy, fully processed to the final stage and awaiting the Governor's approval.  Esv Sulyman, said the Agency achieved this feat as a result of the tra...

The Kwara State Ministry of Special Duties has promised to continue working closely with the Office of the Governor and the Deputy Governor to ensure protocol compliance during strategic meetings and events.   The Commissioner for the Ministry of Special Duties, Hon. Olanrewaju John Bello made the disclosure during the Q1 2025 Inter-ministerial briefing organized by the Ministry of Communications on Tuesday.  While speaking with newsmen, Hon. Bello, said, “as a Ministry that serves as an intervention Ministry for special tasks outside the traditional scope of other ministries, we will continue to play a critical behind-the-scenes role in ensuring seamless execution of State functions. “We profoundly appreciate His Excellency, Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq and our collaborating ministries and agencies for their support in the first quarter of 2025.   "In Q1 2025, we successfully coordinated all state-level ceremonial events, including the hosting of h...

…KWASSIP to extend its support to more communities and households. In a bid to further create a meaningful livelihood in the state, the Kwara State Government has assured all residents of continued succour on social investment programmes, as it plans to extend its safety net to accommodate and financially support more households and communities across the sixteen Local Government Areas (LGAs) of the state through the Kwara State Social Investment Programme (KWASSIP). The General Manager, KWASSIP, Dr Abdulwasiu Olayinka Tejidini, gave this assurance today at the Inter-Ministerial Press Briefing organized by the Kwara State Ministry of Communications, held at the conference room of Ministry of Finance, Ilorin. Dr Tejidini explained that social investment programme is an integral part of any positive-minded government,  being one of the avenues that can be used in alleviating poverty and social inequality in the state and the country at large, stressing that social investm...

The Kwara State Government is reinforcing its commitment to agricultural development through strategic engagements with key national institutions, including the Nigeria Incentive-Based Risk Sharing System for Agricultural Lending (NIRSAL) and other agricultural-related government funding institutions. These efforts aim to enhance structural support and align national interventions with the specific needs of smallholder farmers, youths, and rural communities in the State. This was disclosed by the Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development, Dr. Afees Abolore Alabi, during the First Quarter Interministerial Press Briefing, 2025, organized by the Ministry of Communications at the Ministry of Finance, Ilorin. According to Dr. Alabi, “Our engagements with institutions like NIRSAL and other funds-related agencies are focused on building a coordinated system that delivers real value to farmers. We are working to ensure that national-level support structures are effectively...