Kwara State Ministry of Communications

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...

In a bid to further enhance child healthcare delivery with free treatment of clubfoot across the sixteen Local Government Areas of the state, Kwara State Government has again reiterated its commitment to encouraging early referral for the treatment of clubfoot, among the children. The Chief Medical Director, Kwara State University Teaching Hospital, Dr AbdulKadir Bola Ahmed disclosed this in Ilorin during the week, at a sensitization programme aimed at increasing awareness of the public held at the seminar hall of the KWASUTH. At the awareness programme, which was organised by the Kwara State Government in collaboration with Positive Care and Development Foundation and Miracle Feet Organizations, the CMD disclosed that, clubfoot is a deformity from birth, where a baby’s foot is twisted out of shape or position and this can be corrected with the early intervention and treatment of victims. He therefore appreciated the Executive Governor of Kwara State, Mallam AbdulRahman Abd...

The noticeable drop in food prices in Kwara has been attributed to Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq’s sustained investment in agriculture. This was highlighted earlier today by the Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development, Dr. Afees Abolore Alabi, during the 9th Faculty of Agriculture Lecture held at the University of Ilorin, where he was a guest speaker. The event, themed “Agriculture and National Security: The Nigerian Armed Forces in Perspective,” was hosted by the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Wahab Egbewole, SAN, and co-hosted by the Dean of the Faculty of Agriculture, Prof. Oluyemisi Fawole. Dr. Abolore noted that the recent dip in food prices reflects Governor AbdulRazaq’s unwavering commitment to agricultural sustainability. He cited increased support to farmers, counterpart funding for impactful programmes, and strategic partnerships as key drivers of progress across the sector. He further disclosed that the State is scaling up dry season farming initiatives to e...

Following the recent rainstorm that destroyed some buildings at the NYSC Orientation Camp in Yikpata, Edu Local Government Area, the Kwara State Government, under the proactive leadership of Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq CON, in a bid to restore the camp to a functional and safe condition, has swung into action, directing the prompt release of resources and mobilization of workers to begin repair and reconstruction efforts at the Camp. The Kwara State Commissioner for Youth Development, Amb. Ndanusa Usman Shehu, has paid a working visit to inspect the ongoing renovation works, today at the camp. The rainstorm, which struck recently, left significant damage in its wake, tearing off roofs, and rendering several camp facilities unusable. Speaking during the inspection, the Commissioner expressed satisfaction with the pace and quality of work, commending the Governor for his swift and decisive response to the emergency. “We are here today on behalf of His Excellency, Governor...

The Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development, Dr. Afees Abolore Alabi, has extended warm greetings to Muslim faithfuls, farmers, and the people of Kwara State on the occasion of Eid al-Adha. Dr. Abolore described the celebration as a time of reflection, sacrifice, and unity. He prayed that Almighty Allah accepts the acts of worship and sacrifice offered in this season and blesses every household with lasting peace and fulfillment. The Commissioner also felicitated with the Executive Governor of Kwara State, Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq and wished him and his family a joyous and spiritually rewarding Eid. He prayed for continued strength and divine guidance for the Governor, while commending his impactful leadership and consistent commitment to the development of Kwara State and the nation at large. He further acknowledged the vital contributions of Kwara’s farming communities, whose efforts remain central to food security and agricultural growth. Dr. Abolore reaf...

Executive Chairman of the Kwara State Sports Commission, Mallam Bolakale Adisa Mogaji  ...Delivers Governor’s Message from KSA The Executive Chairman of the Kwara State Sports Commission (KSSC), Mallam Bolakale Adisa Mogaji, has fulfilled his bonus and winning promises to members of Kwara United Football Club following their hard-won semi-final victory over Rangers International Football Club of Enugu State. Mallam Mogaji made the presentation during the week to the team captain, Afeez Olororo, at the Kwara State Stadium Complex, Ilorin. He equally motivated the players and technical crew with cash donations ahead of the much-anticipated President's Federation Cup final against Abakaliki Football Club of Ebonyi State. Reaffirming his commitment to the team’s success, Mallam Mogaji assured the players that the Kwara State Government, under the leadership of His Excellency Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, is solidly behind them and will provide all necessary support to help them clin...

The Kwara State Governor, Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, has been commended for his substantial investments in the education sector, particularly in revitalizing tertiary institutions across the State. The Commissioner for Tertiary Education, Hajia Sa’adatu Modibbo Kawu, gave the commendation during a debriefing session with the visiting accreditation team from the National Commission for Colleges of Education (NCCE). The team was in the State for the 2025 accreditation exercise of the National Certificate in Education (NCE) at the Kwara State College of Education (KWCOED), Ilorin. Hajia Modibbo Kawu noted that the 2025 accreditation exercise marks another significant milestone in the ongoing efforts to reposition the tertiary education system for excellence and long-term sustainability in Kwara. She emphasized that the current administration inherited a severely neglected system, plagued by a seven-month salary backlog and numerous unaccredited programmes across tertiary i...

• Gives data, solution for outstanding payments  • ⁠Urges media outlets to avoid misinformation, partisan ‘analysts’ Kwara State Government on Thursday said it remains committed to timely, transparent and full payment of salary and pensions to its workers, saying all persons with valid details have been paid their dues.  Commissioner for Finance Dr. Hauwa Nuru said in a statement in Ilorin, the state capital, that the government has paid salary and pension till May 2025, saying those who have not got their salary or pension have either not enrolled in the mandatory Kwara State Residents Registration Agency (KWASRRA) database or submitted invalid details.   Through the implementation of the State Social Identity Database (SSID) verification process, the government has enhanced the accuracy and transparency of salary and pension disbursements across the state, she said.  In the month of May 2025, the government successfully paid salaries to 97% of state emp...

• Tasks Practitioners On Guidelines, Compliance The Kwara State Signage and Advertisement Agency (KWASAA) has asked all practitioners in the state to fulfil their obligations to the agency, including adhering to established guidelines, saying continuous non-compliance will attract penalties. In a statement on Wednesday, Ag. General Manager of the Agency, 'Toba Adeyeye, ARPA, warned practitioners against flouting the rules of the agency. He, therefore, appealed to individuals and corporate bodies that wish to use billboards for Sallah felicitations to ensure they patronise registered advertising agencies. The KWASAA boss urged everyone to verify whether their billboard vendors are compliant with their obligations to the signage agency. He encouraged members of the public to approach the agency for relevant information and guidelines to avoid sanctions. Adeyeye reminded members of the public that the agency and stakeholders at last Friday's meeting unanimously agreed that only re...