Kwara State Ministry of Communications

...Launches climate-health working group   The Kwara State Government has reaffirmed its commitments to climate-resilient health systems, even as it inaugurated a multi-sectoral Technical Working Group (TWG), with the aim of domesticating Nigeria’s Health National Adaptation Plan (HNAP). The Commissioner for Health, Dr. Amina Ahmed El-Imam, performed the inauguration ceremony yesterday, at the premises of the Ministry, Fate, in Ilorin, the State Capital. Dr. El-Imam described the TWG as “the engine that will power Kwara’s response to the health impacts of climate change.”  She noted that the group’s formation marks a major step in mainstreaming climate considerations, into public health planning across the state. “This is more than just a technical committee—it’s a convergence of science, policy and practical action.  “We are therefore determined to ensure that climate change is not treated as an environmental issue alone, but as a major public health pri...

The Kwara State Government has warned members of the public against degrading and defacing of roads and other public infrastructure for billboards and advertisements under whatever disguise, otherwise, there will be consequences. This warning was contained in a statement released from the office of the Ag General Manager, Kwara State Signage and Advertisement Agency (KWASAA), Mr 'Toba Adeyeye arpa, in Ilorin, the state capital today. This statement was issued consequent upon the rate of damage done to the newly constructed road median across the metropolis. It therefore stressed the need for all and sundry to either strictly adhere to the Agency's guidelines or face appropriate sanctions, according to the dictates of the law. The statement added that KWASAA is committed to restore law and order in signage and advertisement sector, not minding whose ox is gored. The statement signed by the Press Secretary of the Agency, reminded members of the public and practitioner...

The Kwara State Government has commended the Ilorin South Local Government Council for its community development projects, recognizing their positive impact on the local community.  The Commissioner for Local Government, Chieftaincy Affairs, and Community Development, Hon. Abubakar Abdullahi Bata expressed the commendation during the launch of the second phase of projects monitoring at the Ilorin South LGA.The inspection was aimed at  promoting effective governance and ensure seamless collaboration between the State and local governments. The Commissioner emphasized the importance of delivering quality governance at the grassroots level, noting that the State government is committed to supporting local governments in achieving their development goals targeted at the grass roots. The monitoring exercise seeks to assess project implementation, identify challenges, and provide solutions to ensure successful project completion. This will enable the government to evalua...

The Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development in Kwara State, Dr. Afees Abolore Alabi, has called on Nigerian universities to adopt agriculture-driven strategies for economic growth, financial sustainability and institutional resilience. Dr. Abolore made this call while speaking virtually at the Public Lecture Series organized by the Kwara State  University (KWASU), Malete today.  In his presentation, the Commissioner stressed the need for institutions to move beyond overreliance on government subventions. He identified agriculture, entrepreneurship, and infrastructure optimization as key avenues for generating income and building students capacity. He urged universities to utilize idle land for commercial farming, establish student-inclusive cooperatives, set up agro-processing units, and offer tractor and equipment rental services. Dr. Abolore also encouraged investment in campus-based infrastructure such as mini-hydropower and solar energy systems, whic...

Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara State has been congratulated on his six-year anniversary in office, marking significant achievements in advancing the State's development. The commendation has significantly highlighted his efforts in moving Kwara State forward. The Chairman of the Fiscal Responsibility Commission, Barrister Abubakar Othman, extended the congratulations during a recent visit to the Ilorin West Local Government Area. The purpose of the visit was to inspect ongoing and newly completed projects by the council secretariat. Barrister Othman explained that the Fiscal Responsibility Commission had planned to visit all 774 local government areas nationwide. However, he expressed confidence in the Ilorin office's capability to handle inspections within Kwara State. The Chairman of the Ilorin West Local Government Area, represented by DPM, Alhaji Seidu Sabi Husseini, welcomed the team and emphasized the secretariat's role in safeguarding the intere...

The State Steering Committee (SSC) for the Kwara Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (KWACReSAL) has held another routine meeting to deliberate on important activities of the project in the first and second quarters of the year to shape strategies for the following quarter. Presiding over the meeting that took place at the conference room of the Ministry of Environment in Ilorin, the  Commissioner for Environment who doubles as Chairman of the State Steering Committee for ACReSAL, Hajiah Nafisat Musa-Buge, acknowledged that progress is being made in the Project, citing a number of activities that have taken place over the past months. The Chairman, however, called for concerted efforts by the State Project Management Unit (SPMU) to accelerate implementation of key programmes, especially land restoration and reclamation. According to the Commissioner, land restoration is at the heart of the ACReSAL Project and all efforts must be made to record substantial p...

The State Steering Committee (SSC)  for the Kwara State Livestock Productivity and Resilience Support Project (L-PRES) has held its biannual meeting at the L-PRES State Coordination Office in Ilorin with a call to all world bank assisted projects coordinators in the State to work in synergy for smooth and effective implementation. The meeting is part of their statutory oversight functions to the L-PRES project at the State level. While speaking at the meeting, the SSC members noted that there are areas of similarity among the developmental projects, and stressed the need to work together with a view to achieving the present administration's vision for a resilient and sustainable Agro-Climatic and Livestock sector in the State. They specifically urged both L-PRES and ACReSAL Project coordinators to ensure that their activities align with the needs of the communities where the projects are sited. The SSC Chairperson, Mrs. Oloruntoyosi Thomas who is also the Co...

The Kwara State Government has approved the promotion exercise for the staffers of the State Water Corporation (KWWC), saying that the interview will commence on Tuesday, 17th June, 2025 and end on Wednesday, 18th June, 2025. The General Manager, Kwara State Water Corporation, Mr. Gana Makun, who gave the hint in his office, stated that the staff, who are due for the year 2023 promotion, are the ones qualified to attend the interview exercise. Mr. Makun added that the exercise will hold at the conference room of the State Water Corporation, situated at 1, Sulu Gambari Road,  Opposite Kwara State Library Complex, Ilorin at 9 am prompt each day. The General Manager enjoined all the concerned staffers to come along with the following relevant documents: academic qualifications, first letter of appointment, confirmation letter and last promotion letter, among others. While thanking the Governor, Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, for putting the welfare of civil servants in the...

The State Commissioner for Planning and Economic Development, Dr. Mary Arinde has commended the proactivess of the National Social Safety-Net Coordinating Office (NASSCO), in populating the social register of the poor and vulnerable people in the state. The Commissioner gave the commendation yesterday when she visited the management team of NASCCO, at its GRA Office in Ilorin, the state capital. She expressed satisfaction with the activities of the agency, on the collation of data of the poor, noting that the populated register would assist the state government tremendously in its planning efforts for the less privileged, in the state. Dr. Arinde noted that NASSCO,  has been rendering a great service to the poor and vulnerable in the state, urging the Project Coordinator to sustain the tempo. Earlier, the State Coordinator of NASSCO, Dr. Taiye Iliasu, thanked the Commissioner and her entourage for the visit, briefing them on the activities of the Agency that,  NASS...

 ...as KWSG fully sponsors the exercise The Kwara State Ministry of Education and Human Capital Development has officially commenced the online placement registration for the 2025 Common Entrance Examination into Public Junior Secondary Schools across Kwara State. The exercise is fully sponsored by the Kwara State Government to promote free and inclusive education. According to a statement from the Ministry, the registration will run from Wednesday, June 11 to Monday, June 23, 2025. Detailed guidelines and procedures for the exercise are available on the official placement portal: https://placement.kwarastate.gov.ng . The Ministry emphasized that the exercise is fully sponsored by the Kwara State Government, in line with its commitment to providing free and inclusive education. It reiterated that both the registration and the placement examination are completely free of charge. The statement further directed that all prospective pupils must be registered through their current pri...