ECONOMIC TRANSFORMATION: MBIT PLAYS CRUCIAL ROLE IN KWARA DEVELOPMENT

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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 all residents.

Among the completed projects are the Ilorin Innovation Hub, now a vibrant centre for technological advancement; the successful pilot of the Gasoline-to-Electric Vehicle Conversion Project, executed in partnership with Kwara State University, Malete, which resulted in the delivery of two electric buses and a Hilux EV to the Ministry; the operational Kwara Garment Factory and the Sugar Film Factory, established to boost the creative industry and position Kwara as a leading entertainment hub in Nigeria.

The Commissioner provided updates on ongoing initiatives such as the Ilorin International Conference Centre, a landmark infrastructure featuring a 1,500-seat auditorium, a 129-room hotel and other state-of-the-art amenities, which is slated for completion by Q1 of year 2026. 

She also mentioned the Kwara Hotel Remodeling Project, currently at 63% completion and expected to be delivered by October, 2025; the 50-ton Shea Butter Factory in Kaiama; the rehabilitation of Patigi Regatta Motel; the Daada Pottery Facility; and the ICT Hub in Shonga, each designed to stimulate sectoral growth and promote inclusive economic development across the State.

Hon. Damilola listed several initiatives driven by the Office of the Special Assistant to the Governor on Digital and Innovation, notably the Kwara State Government Coding & Digital Literacy Programme (Holiday Edition), saying this initiative is a bold step toward building a tech-savy, youth-driven future, targeting students from 50 public schools across all the 16 Local Government Areas of the State. 

The Commissioner noted that the Ministry is facilitating business support through soft loans and grants, in collaboration with Federal Agencies and the Bank of Industry, reaffirming the Ministry’s commitment to fostering a robust business ecosystem that supports innovation, empowers local industries and promotes job creation. 

Hon. Damilola commended Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq CON, for his visionary leadership and unwavering support, assuring the public that the Ministry will continue to be steadfast in its mission to deliver sustainable development across all sectors.


Taibat  Baba Adams,
Press Secretary,
MBIT.
08066399311

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