KWSG Targets Growth Through Better Roads, Smart Urbanisation – Lafia

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The Kwara State Government has declared its intention to intensify efforts on the ongoing renewed transportation system, focusing on good road network and urbanization that drives growth and development of citizens of the State.

This was disclosed by the Commissioner for Transportation, Hon. Lafia Aliyu Korasabi, during the first quarter, of the 2025 Inter-Ministerial Press Briefing held at the Conference Room of the Ministry of Finance today, in Ilorin.

Hon. Korasabi, while highlighting some of the achievements of the Ministry of Transportation for the first quarter, applauded  Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq for his visionary strides on transportation, especially, the ongoing Smart City projects and road infrastructure. He explained that setbacks, walk ways, traffic and road signs among other components, do not only add to the physical aesthetics of roads but also caters for safety and conducive environment that supports the general well-being of commuters and road users.

Lafia explained that the Kwara State Road Traffic Management Authority, (KWARTMA), and the Vehicles Inspection Office, (VIO), have been very committed and proactive in areas of monitoring and enforcement of traffic laws, guiding against indiscriminate parking and road side garages, to create space and prevent accidents. 

"With the establishment of the Ministry of Transportation, KWARTMA has continued to intensify efforts at enforcing the policy of “No parking” “No Waiting” “No Trading” along the walkways to discourage  indiscriminate parking on the roads and prevent  encroachment by traders", Hon. Korasabi stated.

The Commissioner for Transportation, equally noted that the Ministry had mediated between  the transport unions to strengthen tides and promote unity, peace and tranquility for the State.

He further  explained that the Ministry has begun the process of creating a technologically supported vehicle inspection system, through the Kwara State Automated Vehicle Inspection Unit of VIO (KWAVIS), which according to him, will enhance efficiency and transparency in the Kwara State transportation system, while reducing stress.

Similarly, he revealed that through the Kwara State Automated Vehicle Inspection Service (KWAVIS), the Ministry has taken giant strides towards sanitizing the State's transportation system, using advanced technology of servicing vehicles to improve vehicle inspection, maintenance and training, thereby generating more revenue for the State.

He, however, assured the media that the Ministry will continue to intensify efforts to ensure the security of citizens  through the installation of an intelligent automated traffic lights across strategic axis and road junctions within the metropolis, aimed at curtailing the infiltration of traffic offenders while preventing the activities of non-state actors in some parts of the State. 

Alabere Ahmed Babatunde
Press Secretary,
Ministry of Transportation.

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