KWSG Reaffrmes Commitments to Infrastructural Development, Global Integration.

Kwara State Government has reaffirmed its commitments to opening more communities for development and positioning the state for greater global impact through strategic infrastructural investments.

The Honorable Commissioner for Works, Engr. Abdulquawiy Olododo, gave this assurance on Wednesday, while presenting the Ministry’s scorecard at the Q1 2025 Ministerial Press Briefing, held at the Conference Room of the Finance Ministry, in Ilorin, the state capital.

According to the Commissioner, 46 projects were ongoing as at the last quarter of 2024, out of which 33 have been fully completed, with 11 projects currently ongoing into the new quarter, adding that 24 new road projects have been awarded in year 2025 alone, with 6 of them already completed.

Olododo highlighted the ongoing construction work of Agbamu–Ila-Orangun road, describing it as a vital inter-state route, aimed at stimulating economic activity which enhances access between Kwara and Osun States.

 He disclosed that more border communities will soon be opened up, aligning with this administration’s development vision.

Engr. Olododo further disclosed that road projects previously delayed due to variation in costs would soon resume, as the issues have now been resolved, assuring residents of continued progress on the newly awarded GRA roads within the Ilorin metropolis and other critical routes across the state.

The Commissioner also informed the press that Kwara State Fire Service, during the period under review saved properties valued at ₦728,478,052,012 a testament to the government’s strengthened emergency response systems.

He provided updates on the ongoing 209.77km RAAMP???? rural roads, noting that the project has earned the state two national awards—Best in Counterpart Funding and Best in Overall Disbursement—underscoring government’s efficiency and accountability.

Engr. Olododo lauded Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq’s visionary leadership that;

"these attainments, no doubt, reflect His Excellency’s unwavering commitments to equitable development, infrastructural transformation and a balanced Rural-Urban development across the State."

He also announced the construction of a 70-meter flagpole, the tallest in West Africa, on the iconic Wahab Folawiyo Unity Road. He described the initiative as symbolic of Kwara’s rising prominence and pride.

The Commissioner acknowledged the ongoing Federal road interventions in Kwara State, including the 49km Eyenkorin–Afon–Ojoku–Offa–Odo-Otin Road, 83km Lafiagi–Shonga–Bacita Road, 130km Bode Saadu–Kaiama–Kosubosu Road, and the Okuta–Gwanara–Bukuro Road, among others in the pipeline.

He thereafter assured Kwarans of the administration’s steadfast dedication to building a stronger, more connected state, adding that "the Mallam AbdulRazaq-led administration remain focused on transforming Kwara, through strategic investment in vital infrastructure, to ensure balanced rural-urban development and long-term prosperity for all citizens."

Olajide Abolarin

Press Secretary

Ministry of Works

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