Kwara State Ministry of Communications

Kwara State Commissioner for Communications, Hon Bola Olukoju on Thursday charged public office holders and media professionals in the state to prioritise documentation of events for the sake of credibility, transparency, and future referencing. The Commissioner was speaking in Ilorin during the closing ceremony of a five-day training on documentary production of project achievements and impact, organized by the state Livestock Productivity and Resilience Support Project (Kwara L-PRES) in partnership with the FOUR ICONS Premium Limited. Kwara L-PRES is a World Bank-assisted project under the State Ministry of Livestock Development that is focused on boosting livestock production and resilience in the state. Participants, who are largely media professionals, were drawn from across media organizations, and public offices, including the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on New Media Olayinka Fafoluyi Solace; Senior Special Assistant on Communication, Ibrahim...

The Kwara State Government has inaugurated  Local Government Sanitation Task Group to coordinate sanitation at the grassroots with a view to promoting healthier living environment across the 16 Local Government Areas in the state. The State Commissioner for Water Resources, Hon Yinusa Lade, who oversees the inauguration of the Group by the Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Agency (RUWASSA), applauded the Agency for its foresight at setting up the Local Government Task Group on Sanitation (LTGS). Represented by the Chief Administrative Officer of the Ministry, Mr Olu Oyakanye, the Commissioner highlighted the roles and importance of the Task Group and emphasized that the Groups's presence in both Ilorin West and Ilorin South Local Government Areas would go a long way to make a lasting impact on the lives of residents.  He explained that the Local Government Task Group was introduced as part of Government's efforts at improving environmental sanitation an...

In a bid to enhance the capacity of Kwara State University Teaching Hospital, Ilorin, in order to provide sound and quality healthcare delivery, the Kwara State Government has again presented modern an Ultrasound equipment, capable of providing 24 hours services to the hospital.  The Chief Medical Director, Dr Bola Ahmed who was represented by the Chairman Medical Advisory Council, Dr Idowu Ogunlaja disclosed this in ILORIN today, during the presentation ceremony, at the hospital premises. Receiving the equipment and its accessories on behalf of the hospital, the CMD who was represented by the Chairman, Medical Advisory Council Dr Idowu Ogunlaja described the gesture by the current administration in the state, under the leadership of Governor AbdulRahaman AbdulRazaq; "as another landmark achievement, that will go a long way in the provision of affordable quality healthcare, to the people of Kwara State and its environs".   Dr Ahmed therefore commended the Exec...

The Kwara State Commissioner for Tertiary Education, Hajia Sa’adatu Modibbo Kawu, has called for a deliberate cultural shift to eliminate traditional barriers that hinder women’s participation in politics and leadership. She emphasized that entrenched cultural and societal norms should no longer be used as excuses to sideline women from contributing meaningfully to governance and public life. Hajia Kawu made this statement during her appearance on “A Place on the Table”, a weekly radio programme on Gerin FM 95.5 Ilorin yesterday. The programme is sponsored by UN Women in partnership with the Royal Heritage Health Foundation to promote gender inclusion and amplify women’s voices in politics and leadership. During the broadcast, Kawu urged women across the region to deepen their engagement in the political process, whether through voting, advocacy, or holding public office.“Women must stand shoulder to shoulder, supporting one another in the pursuit of our collective progress...

The Kwara State Governor, Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, has been commended for his commitment to the development of tertiary education in the State, particularly for providing the enabling environment that has sped up the rapid transformation of the Kwara State University (KWASU), Malete. This commendation was given by the State Commissioner for Tertiary Education, Hajia Sa’adatu Modibbo Kawu, during a working visit to the University on Tuesday.  Kawu, who was accompanied by the Director of Continuing Education in the Ministry, Elder Afolayan Joseph Babatunde, was warmly received by the University’s Vice-Chancellor, Professor Shaykh Luqman Jimoh, alongside members of the management team. The visit was part of the Ministry’s efforts to strengthen synergy between the State government and the university towards building a robust and progressive higher education sector in Kwara State. Speaking during a tour of key facilities within the institution, Kawu praised the evident...

The Commissioner for Housing and Urban Development, Dr. Segun Ogunsola, has charged staff of the Ministry to intensify supervision of all ongoing building projects in the state to ensure contractors deliver quality work to the state government.  The Commissioner gave the charge on Tuesday during a review of the Ministry's activities at a management meeting held in his office. Dr. Ogunsola expressed displeasure with delays noticed at some project sites, stating that no excuse would be considered for poor performance.  He stressed that the Governor, Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, would not accept shoddy work from contractors, emphasizing the need for value for money spent on projects. The Commissioner assured staff that the state government is working to address challenges identified, including training and retraining programmes as well as providing requisite tools for the job. The Permanent Secretary, Alhaja Risikat Abdulazeez, reminded the staff that their responsi...

Isin and Irepodun Local Government Councils in the Kwara South Senatorial districts of the State have been rated high over the implementation of capital projects with far reaching impacts on citizens. The Commissioner for Local Government, Chieftaincy Affairs and Community Development, Hon. Abubakar Abdullahi Bata  stated this in a separate inspection assessment of the ongoing second phase of the projects monitoring at the Councils. Hon. Bata, accompanied by the Permanent Secretary, Mrs Iyabo Modupe and Directors from the Ministry, disclosed that the monitoring was to assess the impact of the projects done and expressed satisfaction over the work done, urging other Councils yet to be visited to hasten up their work. The Commissioner further disclosed that all the projects commissioned were all legacy projects demanded by the benefitting communities, while maintaining the neutrality of the Ministry  in the selection and execution of all the projects. He equally appr...

The Kwara State Ease of Doing Business Council (EODBC) has organized a two-day sensitization workshop for stakeholders across different layers on the newly established Small Claims Court (SCC) in the State. The workshop, which commenced on Monday and ended on Tuesday, was organised in collaboration with the Kwara State High Court of Justice. It was attended by the Chief Judge of Kwara State, Justice Abiodun Ayodele Adebara; local government chairmen and vice chairmen; senior government officials; magistrates; legal practitioners; top bureaucrats; and leaders of marketers’ associations. Some of the topics discussed at various sessions included Understanding Small Claims Court and Pre-trial Process; the Legal Process of Small Claims Court in Kwara State; Filing and Pre-trial Procedure in Small Claims Court; and Trial Process in Small Claims Court. Justice Adebara, who keynoted the opening session, said the new Small Claims Court is a quick path to justice, especially for smal...

A new Code of Conduct has been designed for Kwara United Football Club players, to further instill discipline in them. The Chairman of the Club, Mr Kumbi Titiloye disclosed this today,  when he paid a visit to Kwara State Sports Commission (KSSC), Executive Chairman, Mallam Bolakale Adisa Mogaji at George Innih Stadium Complex, Ilorin, the state capital,  following the triumph of the team in the President Federation Cup in Lagos.  Mr Titiloye therefore warned the players to desist from moral decadence and other forms of ignoble actions, capable of giving Kwara United Football Club a bad name. He specifically commended the Governor and the Commission Chairman, Mallam Mogaji for their unwavering supports for the team, which has led to its victory of recent. Earlier in his comments, the General Manager of the Club, Mallam Bashir Badawiy lauded  the Commission Chairman for his contributions towards the team's victory, describing him as a father figure. Badawi...

The Five million naira and land donations to each players of the victorious Kwara United players by Governor AbdulRahaman AbdulRazaq has been applauded and described as an unprecedented in the annals of Sports in the state. The Executive Chairman, Kwara State Sports Commission, Mallam Bolakale Adisa Mogaji stated this, while reacting to the Governor's gesture to the players in Ilorin today. While fielding questions from the press, Mallam Mogaji explained that, "the memory of the hosting of our players by the Governor would forever remain evergreen, not only in their minds, but the entire residents of the state. Governor AbdulRazaq have changed the narrative as regards sports development in Kwaran State.  "It was not easy winning the President Federation Cup, as the feat was last  achieved 49 years ago, by Al-Yusuf Salam Football Club, when the State was just created," he added. The Commission Chairman also said, it was a remarkable achievement for the sta...