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Kwara Government just getting started- Towoju

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The Kwara State Commissioner for Communications, Olabode George Towoju, has reiterated his commitment to the Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq administration in the state. Towoju made  the declaration in his office when the executives of the Concerned Youths of Nigeria (CYN) presented him with the award of "The Best Commissioner in Nigeria." "I dedicate this award to the Almighty God and to his Excellency, Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, the Executive Governor of Kwara State. " The governor has made my job very easy for me because of his  commitment to the people of Kwara," he said. He added that all what the governor is doing is for the youths and assured that more will still be done. Earlier, the spokesman of the group, Mr Dexter Gideon, appreciated the Commissioner for his hardwork and commitment and said that the award was in recognition of his outstanding performance while discharging his duties.  Oluwafemi Adeoye, Information Officer,  MOC.

3 years in office: Towoju lauds Gov. AbdulRazaq's achievements

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The Kwara State Commissioner for Communications, Hon. Olabode George Towoju, has described the three years of Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq's administration as a liberating one.   Towoju, who gave the assertion today while speaking with newsmen, stated that the governor has been consistent in delivering the dividends of democracy to all Kwarans, irrespective of age, tribe, or political affiliations. In his words, "Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has proven himself to be a true liberator. He came into power at a time when the good people of Kwara State needed a change from status quo. They needed a messiah.  "Governor AbdulRazaq came to hear the yearnings of his people. He not only heard them, ever since the people came together in  2019 to massively vote for him as their governor, he has been performing exceptionally well. "He has been providing basic amenities for the people, our healthcare is recording unprecedented achievements, we can boast of our publi

KWGS kicks against sabotage of efforts on clean environment

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•       Arrests aide of top PDP member dumping truckload of refuse in unauthorised place •       Insists sabotage not in public interest Kwara State Government has said it will not accept further sabotage of its efforts to ensure a cleaner environment in the state, a warning made following the arrest of a domestic aide to a top opposition figure who was caught dumping huge refuse by the roadside in Ilorin. The said aide, Taofeeq Ambali, was accosted at Flower Garden area of Ilorin on Thursday morning as he offloaded the truckload of refuse by the roadside purportedly at the behest of a former ambassador and member of the opposition People’s Democratic Party. “We are thoroughly disgusted at this obvious attempt to frustrate government’s efforts to make the environment clean. It is unthinkable to find opposition figures deliberately littering the streets with garbage and then turning around to make videos of the same scenes and publishing them in their local newspapers for po

Commissioner felicitates Anthony Towoju on birth anniversary

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The Kwara State Commissioner for Communications, Hon. Olabode George Towoju, has described Barrister Anthony Kayode Towoju as a dedicated and committed Kwaran on the occasion of his birthday celebration. In a statement, Towoju commended the two -time Commissioner who had served in the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development and the Ministry of Youth Development respectively. He rejoiced with him for witnessing another glorious year on earth and prayed to God to lengthen the years of the elder statesman.  In his words, "Barrister Anthony Kayode Towoju is a God-fearing and hard-working brother. He is a true Kwaran who does his job diligently. When he was the Chairman of my local government in Oke-Ero, we witnessed a positive turn around in our communities.  " He is peace-loving, friendly and ever smiling. It is my greatest prayer that everything he lays his hands upon will prosper and that Kwara State will continue to benefit from his wisdom," the Commiss

Kwara State Governor, a pace-setter -Towoju

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The Kwara State Commissioner for Communications, Hon. Olabode George Towoju, has described the administration of Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq as a pace-setting one.  Towoju said this against the backdrop of the forthcoming third  anniversary of the present administration in the state later this month.  While reeling out the achievements of the governor, he noted that for the first time in the history of Kwara state, the state executive council has consistently been 35 per cent affirmative action compliant. According to him, this has earned both the governor and Kwara state, national and international recognitions as a firm believer in gender equality. Towoju, who said that working with the governor is a "dream come true," submitted that Governor AbdulRazaq is a true Kwaran who "puts Kwara first in all he does."  "I am lucky to work with the administration of Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq. The synergy is there. He is a son of the soil who does not w

Towoju calls for maintenance of government's property

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The Kwara State Commissioner of Communications, Hon. Olabode George Towoju, has restated the need for workers in the state to cultivate a maintenance culture while handling government's property.  Towoju added that the state has standard equipment that, if managed well, will last several years and he said that the government is interested in all the state-owned media houses and has been investing heavily in all three of them. He made the submission during an interface with the management and staff of the Radio Kwara Broadcasting Corporation, which was carried out in order to familiarize with the workers and get to know their challenges. " This government is committed to making everybody happy. Please let us take care of government's property as we take care of our own. We all need to think Kwara first in all we do. Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq is concerned with workers' welfare and this made him to ensure the prompt payment of the N30,000 min

Journalists will be Elevated to their rightful Position -Towoju

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The Kwara State Commissioner of Communications, Hon. Olabode George Towoju, has sought for cooperation with journalists in the state in order to move the state forward.  Calling on the journalists to always stand for the truth, he added that many cankerworms will soon be made open and the "evil doers" will not go unpunished.  Towoju said that the past administrations mishandled many government properties, adding that it is one of the issues the government of Abdulrahman AbdulRazaq is trying to solve.  The Commissioner made the submission at the Media Parley held at the Correspondents Chapel of the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ) at his maiden appearance at the Chapel.  He added that "it is unfortunate that things have gone bad but we must not rest. As a member of the White Paper Committee on Illegal Acquisition of Properties in Kwara State from 2019 till date, I have the privilege to know many hideous things the past administration

Commissioner Assures Press Secretaries of Improved Treatment

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The Kwara State Commissioner for Communications, Hon. Olabode George Towoju, has assured the Press Secretaries and Information Officers of the Ministry of a better treatment under the administration of Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq. Towoju  reiterated that part of the Governor's willingness to treat the foot soldiers of the Communications Ministry well is evident in the training workshop that was organized for Press Secretaries recently. The Commissioner made this known today while officially meeting the Information Officers / Press Secretaries of the Kwara State Ministry of Communications at the Ministry's Conference room.  "First and foremost, I want to thank you all for your labour of love towards ensuring the government gets the needed publicity for its programmes and activities. I am happy to be among all of you. Kwara is our Jerusalem, let us always think "Kwara First" in all we do. We will rebuild Kwara and make sure w

*Photo News* Buraimoh joins Walk to Commemorate 2021 International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women

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The State Commissioner for Communications, Hon. Abosede Olaitan Buraimoh (3rd Right); Commissioner for Women Affairs,Hon.Deborah Aremu; (3rd left); Commissioner for Tertiary Education, Hon. Ibrahim Suleiman (2nd left) ; Wife of the State Commissioner of Police(2nd Right) and others during a road walk to commemorate the 2021 International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women with the theme, "Orange the World, End Violence Against Women Now!" On the 25th of November. 

Buraimoh Charges Workers To Embrace Sports

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The Kwara State Commissioner for Communications, Hon. Abosede Olaitan Buraimoh, has reiterated the importance of sports in bringing unity among people. Buraimoh made this submission today at the official opening of a 2 -Day Table Tennis Tournament organized by the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ), Kwara Chapter, in conjunction with Hon. Owolabi Olatunde Razak, member representing Share/Oke-Ode Constituency in the State House of Assembly.  , Buraimoh advised workers to create time to relax by engaging in sporting activities to relieve stress. , She  appreciated the sponsor of the programme, Hon. Owolabi, and wished the participants an interesting and fulfilling tournament.  Ayobami Ashaolu, Press Secretary, Ministry of Communications.