Kwara State Ministry of Communications

Last batch of intending pilgrims from Kwara State onboard Max Air this evening at the Tunde Idiagbon International Airport, Ilorin. The final batch of 140 pilgrims from Kwara State, including 24 officials of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), departed the Tunde Idiagbon International Airport, Ilorin, for Saudi Arabia this evening to perform the 2025 Hajj rites. Addressing the pilgrims before departure, the Chairman of the Kwara State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board, Professor Mashood Mahmud-Jimba, advised them to conduct themselves with decorum throughout the pilgrimage. He warned against smuggling prohibited items into Saudi Arabia. Professor Mahmud-Jimba noted that adequate arrangements had been made to ensure a hitch-free Hajj experience. He urged the pilgrims to avoid strenuous activities in order to prepare physically and mentally for the rigours of the pilgrimage. He also encouraged them to make use of the medical facilities provided, emphasising the importance of ma...

In a bid to provide targeted access to social investment opportunities for citizens based on accurate data, the Kwara State Government has mandated the registration of all beneficiaries of the Kwara State Social Investment Programme (KWASSIP) with the Kwara State Residents Registration Agency (KWASRRA), with immediate effect. This directive was contained in a press statement issued by the General Manager of KWASSIP, Dr Abdulwasiu Olayinka Tejidini. According to the statement, “The registration is to ensure a credible and reliable database of all categories of beneficiaries, for adequate planning and social inclusion. Upon completion of the registration, residents will be issued unique State Security Identification (SSID) numbers/cards, which will be used for easy identification and proper documentation during the social investment process and disbursement of funds.” The statement also disclosed that, henceforth, any beneficiary without an SSID number will not be eligible to receive fin...

L–R: Chief Whip and Councillor representing Oke Oyi/Oke Ose/Alalubosa, Hon. Abdulwasiu Busari; Member, FRC representing Kwara South District, Hon. Olufunke Oyedun; Member, FRC representing Kwara Central District, Alhaji Abdulganiyu Yusuf; Chairman, Ilorin East Local Government, Hon. Garba Lukman Agbelere; Executive Chairman, FRC, Barr. Abubakar Othman; Member, FRC representing Kwara North District, Alhaji Abdul Gana Lukpada; Secretary, FRC, Mr. Abdulkadri Abdulkareem; HOD Works, Mallam Soliu Abdulwahab Mogaji; and others, during the inspection recently at Ilorin East Local Government. The Kwara State Fiscal Responsibility Commission (KWFRC) has visited the Ilorin East Local Government Secretariat to inspect newly completed and ongoing projects in the Council. The Chairman of the Fiscal Responsibility Commission, Barr. Abubakar Othman, during the recent visit, explained that the primary objective of the KWFRC is to ensure prudence, transparency, and accountability (PTA) in the State. He...

The Kwara State Environmental Protection Agency (KWEPA) has again sealed off a three storey building over  environmental infractions by occupants of the building. The building which houses thirty rooms, is located at Gaa-Imam, behind Adisco International Works Company Ilorin, and was sealed off at about 12:30 pm on Tuesday for lack of toilet facilities. The Acting General Manager of the Agency, Hajia Idayat Folorunsho Adeola, who was represented by Sanitarian Nusirat Oyewole Temitope led the enforcement team. She explained that the Agency had received complaints from residents of the area that occupants of the building often discharge human excreta to their compound through the filled up latrine, thereby causing offensive odour to the entire community. Folorunsho who expressed displeasure over the act of the occupants of the building, described it as very harmful to the health of residents of the community. She explained that the decision to seal off the building was to...

Kwara is fast emerging as one of Nigeria’s most agriculturally vibrant State, driven by the commitment and strategic investments of the present administration. The Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development in Kwara State, Dr. Afees Abolore Alabi, made this known while receiving the leadership of the Federation of Agricultural Commodities Association of Nigeria (FACAN), Kwara State chapter, in his office. The delegation, led by the State Coordinator, Alhaji Nasir Yusuf, included Chairmen and Secretaries of all registered commodity associations operating in the State. He emphasized that the results of Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq’s agricultural reforms are becoming increasingly visible across the sector. According to him, the administration has remained consistent in delivering on its promises—particularly in providing timely input support, improving access to information and strengthening structural support for farmers. “Kwara is blessed with an array of peculiar...

....Presents tricycles with new colour codes to the Ministry... In quick compliance to the Kwara State government's initiative on the new colour codes for its transportation sector, aimed at safeguarding the security of citizens, the Tricycle Owners Association of Nigeria, (TOAN) has presented tricycles with the new colour codes to the Ministry, today,  showcasing its readiness to support the ongoing reforms in the  transportation sector. The Commissioner for Transportation, Hon. Lafia Aliyu Korasabi, who received the leadership of TOAN expressed delight at the Association's immediate compliance to the new directive, commending the effort as a good step worthy of emulation by others. Hon. Lafia Aliyu Korasabi used the medium to further re-emphasize the need for other transport bodies, like the Road Transport Employees Association of Nigeria (RTEAN), National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), National Association of Road Transport Owners (NARTO), amongst othe...

Following the recent vacancy announcement for medical and health positions in the Kwara State Civil Service, the Civil Service Commission has scheduled oral interviews for shortlisted candidates. The interviews will take place on Wednesday, May 21, and Thursday, May 22, 2025, starting at 8:00 AM at the Commission's premises in GRA, Ilorin. This is contained in a press statement issued today from the office of the Permanent Secretary, Civil Service Commission, Hajia Kifayat Jimoh. "Sequel to the submission of applications in response to our recent vacancy advertisement, interviews for SHORTLISTED candidates are scheduled as follows: Consultants, Resident Doctors, Nurses, Pharmacists, Medical Records Officers, and Medical Laboratory Scientists will be interviewed on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, beginning at 8:00 AM in the conference room of the Commission," the statement said. It stated further that "interview for candidates listed above are slated for Wednesda...

…Seeks KWIRS’ support   The newly appointed Acting General Manager of the Kwara State Signage and Advertisement Agency (KWASAA), Mr. Toba Adeyeye arpa, has pledged to adopt an automation system to drive the agency and eliminate revenue leakages.   Adeyeye made the announcement on Monday during a visit to the Executive Chairman of the Kwara State Internal Revenue Service (KWIRS), Engr. Shade Omoniyi, at her office in Ilorin.   He explained that the new system will focus on online payment platforms and dedicated billing and collection software.  “KWASAA is automating its internal processes, transitioning all third-party practitioners and business entities onto a fully digital platform designed to enhance transparency, efficiency and regulatory oversight,” he said.   He therefore sought the support and cooperation of the Service in achieving these objectives.   Earlier, the State Commissioner for Communications, Hon. Bola Olukoju, had introduced th...

In a bid to improve teaching methodology from analog to digital, the Kwara State Government has commenced the training of 397 Officers, selected from Heads of Sections (HOS), School Support Officers (SSO) and Heads of Quality Assurance Department (QAD) in order to ensure effective and efficient discharge of duties. The Commissioner for Education and Human Capital Development, Dr Lawal Olohungbebe, stated this during the opening ceremony of  the 8-day training, which was organised by KwaraLearn in conjunction with Kwara State Ministry of Education and Human Capital Development; scheduled to take place from Monday, 19th May, 2025 to Tuesday, 27th May, 2025 at the Staff Development College, Fate, Ilorin. In his welcome address, Dr Olohungbebe said the purpose of the training is to update the teachers' knowledge to face computer age challenges as the state is set to move from analog to digital, restating the State Government’s commitment to improving the quality...

The Kwara State Civil Service Commission will conduct oral interviews for shortlisted medical and healthcare candidates on Wednesday, 21 May 2025 , and Thursday, 22 May 2025 , beginning at 8:00 a.m. each day at the Commission’s headquarters on Ahman Patigi Road, GRA, Ilorin. Announcing the exercise, the Permanent Secretary of the Commission, Hajia Kifayat Jimoh, stated that, following the submission of applications , the interview timetable is as follows: Wednesday, 21 May 2025 – 8:00 a.m. Consultants, Resident Doctors, Nurses, Pharmacists, Medical Records Officers, Medical Laboratory Scientists Thursday, 22 May 2025 – 8:00 a.m. Health Attendants and Cleaners Hajia Jimoh stressed that no make-up interviews will be arranged for candidates who fail to appear on their scheduled date. Oniye Munirat Abimbola Press Secretary Kwara State Civil Service Commission