Kwara State Ministry of Communications

The General Manager, Kwara State Social Investment Programme (KWASSIP), Dr Abdulwasiu Olayinka Tejidini, has reiterated the Agency's commitment to empowering young people in the State through vocational skills acquisition and entrepreneurship programmes across the State. Dr Tejidini stated this during a collaboration visit to his office by the management of International Vocational, Technical and Entrepreneurship College (IVTEC), Ajase-Ipo, Kwara State. Tejidini, who described the visit as timely, noted that strategic collaboration among government agencies and training institutions is essential to addressing youth unemployment and also promoting economic self- reliance. According to him, KWASSIP remains focused on creating opportunities that equip young people with skills, entrepreneurship knowledge and also the capacity to contribute meaningfully to the state The General Manager added that the administration of Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has consistently prioriti...

The Kwara State Government in Collaboration with the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) has commenced a 5-day training programme for school Counselors across the 16 Local Governments of the state on the establishment of Gender Based Violence (GBV) and Harmful Traditional Practices (HTPs) clubs in 270 secondary school in the state. The Commissioner for Women Affairs, Chief (Mrs) Opeyemi Oluwakemi Afolashade, who spoke on Monday at the training held at Queen Elizabeth School, Ilorin, noted that Gender-Based Violence (GBV) and Harmful Traditional Practices (HTPs) remain major concerns that continue to affect the well-being, education, health and development of many children and young people. The Commissioner, who was represented by the Director, Personnel, Finance and Supply, Alhaji Rasheed Baba Ubandawaki, stated that the training is meant to build the capacity of school counsellors who will serve as focal persons for the establishment and coordination of these clubs in t...

…Commends UNFPA Scholarship Initiative. The Kwara State Government has charged beneficiaries of the Community Midwifery Scholarship Programme to remain dedicated, focused and committed to their studies in order to achieve academic excellence and justify the investment being made in their education. The Commissioner for Planning and Economic Development, Dr. (Mrs.) Mary Ronke Arinde, gave the charge on Wednesday during a monitoring visit to the Kwara State College of Nursing and Midwifery, Ilorin, to assess the progress of students enrolled in the Community Midwifery Programme sponsored by the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA). Dr. Arinde disclosed that the state government, in collaboration with UNFPA, has successfully enrolled 100 students under the Community Midwifery Scholarship Programme aimed at strengthening healthcare delivery, particularly in underserved and hard-to-reach communities across the state. According to her, the initiative is designed to address the ...

The Kwara State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to combating corruption by ensuring that both political appointees and career civil servants fully comply with relevant civil service regulations and constitutional requirements. This was disclosed by the Secretary to the State Government, Professor Mamman Saba Jibril, when he received a delegation from the Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB) at the Conference Room of the Governor's Office in Ilorin. Professor Saba stated that compliance with the regulations of the Code of Conduct Bureau by public office holders and career civil servants is not only a constitutional requirement but also an opportunity for government employees to guide and monitor their conduct while carrying out official responsibilities and managing their personal affairs. He noted that such compliance contributes significantly to national growth and development, as well as the well-being of citizens. He assured the delegation of the readine...

The second batch of 393 pilgrims from Kwara State who participated in this year's Hajj exercise have returned home safely after completing the 2026 Hajj exercise in Saudi Arabia. It was reported that the pilgrims arrived at the General Babatunde Idiagbon International Airport, Ilorin, aboard a Max Air flight at 10:34 p.m. last night, and they were accompanied by a medical official. The pilgrims expressed gratitude to Allah for a successful and spiritually fulfilling Hajj exercise and appreciated the Kwara State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board for the arrangements and support provided throughout their pilgrimage. Family members, friends, and well-wishers were at the airport to receive the returning pilgrims. With the arrival of the 393 pilgrims last night, the total number of pilgrims who have returned to Kwara State now stands at 953 out of the 1,714 pilgrims who participated in this year's Hajj from the state. Meanwhile, the third batch of Kwara State pilgrims who pa...

The Kwara State Ministry of Health, in collaboration with the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), has commemorated the International Day of the Midwife with a community sensitization and awareness campaign aimed at promoting antenatal care attendance and hospital delivery among pregnant women. Speaking during the programme, the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Health, Dr. Taoheed Abdullahi, emphasized the importance of early registration for antenatal care and regular attendance at all scheduled ANC visits. Dr. Abdullahi noted that delivery should take place in health facilities under the supervision of skilled birth attendants to ensure the safety of both mother and child.  He added that early detection and management of pregnancy-related complications remain critical in reducing maternal and newborn  mortality. The Permanent Secretary also disclosed that delivery kits were distributed to pregnant women during the sensitization campaign to encourage regular AN...

The Permanent Secretary of the Kwara State Ministry of Health, Dr. Taoheed Abdullahi, has commended the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) for its unwavering commitment to safeguarding the health of Nigerians through its various regulatory and public health programmes. Dr. Abdullahi gave the commendation while receiving the State Coordinator of NAFDAC, Pharm. (Mrs.) Mariam Issa-Onilu, and her team on a courtesy visit to formally notify the Ministry of the Agency's routine Pharmacovigilance assessment of healthcare facilities across Kwara State. The Permanent Secretary emphasized the need to strengthen Pharmacovigilance Committees (PVCs) in health facilities and called on NAFDAC to intensify public awareness on pharmacovigilance through the production and airing of jingles, stakeholder sensitization programmes, community outreach activities, and the distribution of educational materials such as flyers and posters. Dr. Abdullahi further ...

The Kwara State Government has announced plans to reach 1.2 million children and pregnant women during the 2026 Maternal, Newborn and Child Health (MNCH) Week, while reaffirming that MNCH services remain free at all Primary Health Care facilities across the state. The week-long intervention is scheduled to hold from June 8 to June 12, 2026, across the 16 Local Government Areas of the State and is aimed at improving the health and nutritional status of women and children through the provision of integrated, high-impact health services. Speaking during a press briefing held at the conference room of the Kwara State Primary Health Care Development Agency (KWSPHCDA) on Friday, the Executive Secretary of the agency, Prof. Nusirat Elelu, stated that the programme will provide a range of free healthcare services for pregnant women, children under five years of age, and eligible nine-year-old girls. According to her, the services to be provided during the exercise include routine i...

The first batch of 560 Kwara State pilgrims have returned home safely after successful completion of the 2026 Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia. The pilgrims arrived at the Babatunde Idiagbon International Airport, Ilorin, aboard a Max Air flight, at 12:23 pm with three officials of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON). Speaking on their arrival, the pilgrims expressed gratitude to Allah for a spiritually rewarding pilgrimage and commended the Kwara State Government for its support throughout the exercise. In his own remarks, one of the pilgrims, Alhaji AbdulGaniy Naallah Pako, appreciated the Kwara State Muslim Pilgrims’ Welfare Board for the seamless arrangements made for accommodation, feeding, and transportation during the pilgrimage. Naallah Pako also described this year’s Hajj as exceptional and particularly praised the provision of local meals for pilgrims, which he said was a commendable initiative. Also speaking, a female pilgrim Alhaja Saka Rasheedat exp...

Kwara State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) on Wednesday opened bids for execution of the 2025 FG/UBEC/SUBEB school intervention project. A total  number of 211 bids were received for the 12 lots that were advertised for the 2025 FGN/UBEC/SUBEB Intervention Projects.  The projects to be executed include; the construction of blocks of two classrooms with offices; construction of four-compartment gender-segregated VIP toilets; construction of Safe School Initiative projects; remodeling and renovation of classrooms; fabrication and distribution of 2-seater pupils/students furniture and  drilling of solar powered bees with tank stands amongst other projects. Performing the bids opening in Ilorin, the Kwara State Governor, Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, explained that the exercise is a demonstration of his administration’s commitment to transparency, accountability, competitiveness, and strict adherence to due process in public procurement. "This occasion m...

The Kwara State Commissioner for Education and Human Capital Development, Dr. Lawal Olohungbebe, has commended students across Ilorin metropolis for their exemplary conduct during the ongoing West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE), while reiterating the state government’s commitment to credible examinations. Dr Olohungbebe gave the commendation on Tuesday while monitoring the conduct of the WASSCE Mathematics paper in selected secondary schools within the state capital. Describing the exercise as orderly and highly impressive, the Commissioner expressed satisfaction with the level of discipline demonstrated by candidates and urged them to remain focused, diligent and committed to excellence throughout the remaining papers. He applauded teachers, school administrators and examination officials for their professionalism, dedication and unwavering commitment to ensuring a smooth and credible examination process. Dr Olohungbebe reaffirmed the co...

The Kwara State Government has partnered with the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) to strengthen the capacity of Monitoring and Evaluation Officers and Programme Desk Officers across Ministries, Departments and Agencies, reaffirming its commitment to promoting accountability, transparency and effective service delivery through continuous capacity development of public officers. The Commissioner for Planning and Economic Development, Dr. (Mrs.) Mary Ronke Arinde, stated this today while declaring open a 4-day Capacity Building Workshop on Results-Based Management (RBM) Reporting and Effective Data Management and Monitoring, held at Silver Gate Hotel, Ilorin. The workshop, organized by the Ministry in collaboration with the (UNFPA), is designed to equip Programme Desk Officers, Monitoring and Evaluation Officers and other relevant stakeholders with the knowledge, skills and practical tools required to effectively plan, implement, monitor, evaluate and report development...

The Kwara State Commissioner for Finance, Dr. Hauwa Nuru, has extended warm Eid-el-Kabir greetings to the people of Kwara State, particularly workers and pensioners, while reaffirming the State Government’s unwavering commitment to workers’ welfare and improved living conditions. Dr. Nuru disclosed that the administration of His Excellency, Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, CON, ensured the payment of salaries to all state workers ahead of the Sallah celebrations, enabling workers and their families to celebrate the festive period comfortably. According to the Commissioner, the prompt payment of salaries reflects the Governor’s consistent commitment to the welfare of workers and the prudent management of the State’s resources. She commended His Excellency for prioritizing the well-being of civil servants and creating an enabling environment that continues to motivate the workforce across the State. Dr. Nuru further appreciated the Governor for approving the implementation of t...

The Hon. Commissioner for Transportation in Kwara State, Hon. Lafia Aliyu Korasabi, has congratulated His Excellency, Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, on the occasion of his seventh anniversary in office, describing the milestone as a celebration of transformative leadership, visionary governance, and remarkable achievements that have repositioned Kwara State for sustainable growth, prosperity, and inclusive development. In a congratulatory message issued on behalf of the Ministry of Transportation by the Press Secretary, Alabere Ahmed Babatunde, the Commissioner commended the Governor for his dedication to improving infrastructure, strengthening public institutions, and implementing people-oriented policies that have positively impacted the lives of residents across the state. According to the Commissioner, the administration’s investments in critical sectors, especially road infrastructure, have laid a solid foundation for sustainable growth and economic development, whil...

The Kwara State Government has approved the payment of a 30% Peculiar Allowance for workers in Agencies, Parastatals, and Media Houses who had yet to benefit from the allowance earlier approved for their counterparts in the mainstream civil service. The Acting Head of Service, Dr. Olufunke Mercy Shittu, disclosed this in a statement issued today by the Press Secretary, Office of the Head of Service, Mr. Okanlawon Solomon. According to the statement, the approval is part of the administration’s continued commitment to workers’ welfare, equity, and inclusiveness across the state public service. Dr. Shittu explained that the implementation of the allowance will take effect from June 1, 2026, noting that the gesture further demonstrates Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq’s dedication to improving the wellbeing and morale of workers in the state. The Acting Head of Service commended the Governor for his consistent support for the workforce and for sustaining policies that promote f...

The Kwara State Road Traffic Management Authority (KWARTMA) has deployed no fewer than 450 personnel across the state to manage traffic and ensure hitch-free movement during the Eid-Kabir celebration and the annual Ilorin Durbar festival. The Chief Executive Officer of KWARTMA, Abdullahi Suleiman Oba, disclosed this in a statement issued in Ilorin, saying the special operation would run from May 22nd  to May 30th,  2026, to address the anticipated increase in vehicular and human traffic before ,during and after the festive period. According to the CEO, the Eid-Kabir celebration and Ilorin Annual Durbar traditionally attract thousands of visitors into the state, thereby increasing traffic volume on major highways and within the Ilorin metropolis. “*We have strategically deployed our personnel to critical locations across the state to ensure seamless movement, effective traffic control and public safety throughout the celebrations,*” Oba stated. He explained that 350...

The Kwara State Government has commended the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) for its continuous support and partnership in strengthening capacity development on demographic dividend in the state. The  Commissioner for Planning and Economic Development, Dr. (Mrs.) Mary Ronke Arinde, gave the commendation today while addressing the participants at the close of the 3-day sensitisation and capacity-building workshop on Demographic Dividend held at Silvergate Hotel, Irewolede, Ilorin. Dr. Arinde described the collaboration between the state government, the UNFPA and other development partners as highly impactful and beneficial to the growth and development of Kwara State, noting that the UNFPA and the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF)  have consistently demonstrated commitment towards supporting initiatives that strengthen sustainable development across local communities, towns and cities in the state. According to her, the knowledge acquired during the tra...

… Decorates 7 PHC champions  The Kwara State Government has advanced efforts to improve primary health care delivery through increased community engagement and sustained investment in revitalized health facilities across the State. The Executive Secretary of the Kwara State Primary Health Care Development Agency, Prof. Nusirat Elelu, stated this on Thursday during the Citizens’ Town Hall Meeting held in Ilorin with relevant stakeholders drawn from across the State. The meeting, organized at the instance of the National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) and supported by the Kwara State Primary Health Care Development Agency, brought together traditional and religious leaders, market women, youths, pregnant and breastfeeding mothers, civil society organizations, and people living with disabilities. Prof. Elelu disclosed that the Kwara State Government has revitalized a total of 100 Primary Health Care facilities across the 16 Local Government Are...

The General Manager of the Kwara State Environmental Protection Agency (KWEPA), Hon. Jide Aina, has called for stronger collaboration among stakeholders in addressing the growing challenges of climate change and environmental degradation in Nigeria. Hon. Aina made the call while delivering his address at a symposium titled “Climate Change, Environmental Justice and the Law as Pathways to a Sustainable Future,” organised by the Department of Jurisprudence and Public Law, Faculty of Law, Kwara State University, in collaboration with the Nigerian Bar Association Ilorin Branch. Speaking at the event, the KWEPA General Manager described climate change as an urgent global reality with far-reaching consequences for the environment, public health, economic stability, and the wellbeing of communities.  He noted that rising temperatures, flooding, pollution, desertification, and biodiversity loss continue to threaten sustainable development, stressing the need for immediate and c...

The Kwara State Government has reiterated its commitment to safeguarding public health through improved food safety and sanitation practices across the State. This was highlighted during a one-day training programme organised by the Kwara State Ministry of Health for food handlers, water factory operators and bakery owners in the  State. Speaking at the event, held at the Cooperative Hall of the Ministry, the  Permanent Secretary, Dr Taoheed Abdullahi, said the training became necessary because the health and wellbeing of residents are directly linked to the quality of food and water consumed daily.  According to him, unsafe food handling practices, poor sanitation, contaminated water and unhygienic production environments remain major causes of preventable diseases. Dr. Taoheed explained that the training was designed to build the capacity of stakeholders, improve compliance with health regulations and promote best practices in food safety and sanitation acro...