Kwara State Ministry of Communications

• Communities, farmers laud govt’s interventions, support Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq on Saturday did extensive tour of rice plantations in communities in Edu and Patigi local government areas of the state to assess the impacts of seedlings, fertilisers, and other inputs they recently received from the state government.  The Governor was represented on the tour by the Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development Toyosi Thomas-Adebayo, who was accompanied by Director of Personnel Finance and Supply in the Ministry Mayaki Babadzuko Ma’adu. The visit to Edu and Patigi will be followed by another 'feedback mission' to Kaiama and other parts of the state to inspect maize and soya beans farmlands, among others. Last week, the Governor personally inspected the Kwara Youths Farm in Malete (Moro LG), where at least 1500 hectares of land are being cultivated for soyabeans production this farming season. The government had recently...

The State Commissioner for Environment, Hajia Nafisat Musa Buge receiving souvenir from 22 Brigade Command; Brigadier Gen Olufemi Daniel Williams during the later courtesy call to 22 Brigade Commander, Sobi Barack, Ilorin recently . In a bid to ensure a clean and healthy environments across the state, Kwara State Government has sought for the collaboration of the 22 Brigade Commander, Brigadier General Olufemi Williams, for the sustenance of a cleaner Kwara. The state Commissioner for Environment, Hajia Nafisat Musa Buge disclosed this over the weekend, when she paid a courtesy visit to the 22 Brigade Commander at it's Sobi headquarters, Ilorin.  According to her, "we are here to seek the collaboration of the Nigerian Army to achieve a cleaner Kwara, most especially on the enforcement of laws, during the monthly sanitation exercise as well as curbing deforestation, in order to sustain a clean and hygienic environment, capable of paving the way for healthy living....

The Commissioner for Health Dr Amina Ahmed El-lmam (Middle) in a group picture with some health workers at the event. The Kwara State Government has emphasized the importance of professionalism among health workers in the Primary Health Care (PHC) Centres across the State.  This call was reiterated by the Commissioner for Health, Dr Amina Ahmed El-Imam, during the Closing Ceremony of the 10-day refresher training for frontline health workers on integrated PHC Services, held across the 16 Local Government Areas of Kwara State. Dr El-Imam, speaking at the closing ceremony held in Ilorin West and Ilorin East LGA, urged health workers to apply the new knowledge acquired during the training to effectively upgrade primary health care services in the State.  She outlined the substantial resources allocated by the State government to enhance healthcare delivery at the grassroots through PHC centres, highlighting the pivotal roles of health workers in complementing these ef...

Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq on Friday inaugurated the consequential adjustment committee on minimum wage, charging members to look at all the variables and design an agreement that caters for the interest of the workers, other segments of the society, and considers issues of development. The committee members were inaugurated at the council chambers of the Government House, attended by top government officials, labour leaders, and representatives of the organised private sector in the state. “The setting up of this committee sets out the process for the implementation of the national minimum wage in Kwara State. Following a legislative backing by the National Assembly, the President has recently approved N70,000 as the new minimum wage. We welcome the development in Kwara State. But the law means more than just paying N70,000 to the lowest ranking worker. It involves working out the maths on how this affects the take home for senior workers on different cadr...

• says we can’t afford to hurt ourselves Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman Abdulrazaq has commended the people of the state — including young people— for opting for peace and harmony. He specifically commended the people of the state for shunning the temptation to repeat ugly history.  “I am again proud of every Kwaran today. The peace in the state is a true reflection of who we are, and we should continue along that path. This is our state, the only one we have; we should not do anything that may bring violence, hurt one another, or lead to loss of lives and properties. We do not need it,” he said.  “I wholeheartedly acknowledge the wisdom of our people, old and young, who have chosen the viable option of positive engagement, safety, peace, and harmony. God bless you all.” Rafiu Ajakaye  Chief Press Secretary to the Governor  August 2, 2024

The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Works and Transport, Alhaji Abdullahi Mao (4th Right) in a group photograph with Directors of the Ministry and the NANS delegates during the courtesy Visit. The Kwara State Ministry of Works has received a five-man delegation from the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) Zone C on a courtesy visit to seek collaboration with the Ministry for their forthcoming campaign against drug abuse aimed at tackling the alarming rise in drug abuse among students and youths in higher institutions. The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Works and Transport, Alhaji Abdullahi Muhammad Mao, who received the delegation on behalf of the Commissioner, Engr Abdulquawiy Olododo, expressed gratitude to NANS for considering the Ministry as a valuable partner in their laudable initiative, commending the association for their proactive stance on the critical issue. Alhaji Mao urged the students to engage in extensive consultations to ensure the eff...

Kwara State Commissioner for Youths Development, Hon. Shehu Ndanusa Usman speaking during the radio programme on Albarika FM earlier this week. The Kwara State Government has restated its commitment to maintaining peace and harmony, urging youths to shun all forms of violence. The State Commissioner for Youths Development, Hon. Shehu Ndanusa Usman stated this while appearing on a radio programme on Albarika FM titled "Enact Hour". He commended Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq for giving the youths of Kwara freewill and for creating enabling environment for them to thrive. The Commissioner reiterated that the government has embarked on provisions of necessary entrepreneurial skills and acquisition for youths interested in agriculture and ICT. He stressed that appropriate initiatives have been taken to engage youths interested in agriculture to create more employment opportunities for them. Speaking further he commended the Chairman, National Youths Council of Nige...

(Group photograph of the representative of the First Lady, Honourable Commissioner for Women Affairs, Hon. Opeyemi Oluwakemi AFolashade, Partners, Pregnant Women and Nursing Mothers at the flag-off of the World Breastfeeding week) ...As govt marks World Breastfeeding Week. Kwara State First Lady, Amb. Prof. Olufolake AbdulRazaq has called on women, particularly nursing mothers, to ensure their children are optimally and exclusively breastfed from the first 60 minutes of birth to 6 months for mental and physical growth. The First Lady made this call today at the launch of the World Breastfeeding Week with the theme: "Closing the Gap: Breastfeeding Support for All”, a yearly activity that was organised by the Kwara State Primary Health Care Development Agency, Ilorin. Amb. AbdulRazaq urged key stakeholders, including community heads, religious and political leaders, to collaborate in advancing the awareness campaigns on the huge benefits of absolute breastfeeding and th...

Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq extends hearty congratulations to the newly elected state executive committee members of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Kwara State Council. The Governor specifically congratulates Mallam Abdul-lateef Lanre Ahmed on his re-election as the chairman to lead the Council for another three years.  He urges the newly elected state executive committee of the NUJ to extend hands of fellowship and support to every member of the council, including those who ran for the same offices in the recently held election.  The election was simply a friendly contest among brothers and sisters of the same fold and should be held as such while everyone works together as a unit, the Governor adds.  The Governor says the government looks forward to a more robust relationship with the media in the state, anchored on good ethics, mutual respect, and overall interest of the state.  Governor AbdulRazaq prays that Allaah grant the n...

Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has approved the constitution of a tripartite committee to work out the consequential adjustment component for other categories of workers.  This comes as a new national minimum wage has been pegged at N70,000, triggering a need for consequential adjustments for senior cadres of workers in the state.  The committee comprises representatives from the state government, the labour centres, and the organised private sector.  The tripartite committee is chaired by the Head of Service and co-chaired by the Commissioner for Finance, while the Director (Establishment and Pension) is the Secretary.  Other members are the Commissioners for Budget & Planning, Works and Transports, Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Communications; Senior Adviser and Counsellor to the Governor; Permanent Secretaries (Finance, Service Welfare, Justice); and Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Labour Matters.  Apart fr...

.... Project guarantees ready market for mass production The Kwara State Government has disclosed that the Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones (SAPZ) Project will attract investors to the State, thereby making Kwara an economic hub in the country.  The State Project Coordinator, Kwara SAPZ Project, Engr. Dr. Busari Toyin Isiaka, stated this while appearing on a Kwara TV's live programme KWARA NETWORK.  Busari, who eulogised Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq for his noble discretion in expanding wealth opportunities for the residents of the state through a livestock-based agro-industrialisation project said that Kwara will soon become a cynosure to other states in the nation especially in the area of dairy and beef production.  He added that when the project is ready, there will be massive employment opportunities, noting that the specialisation hallmark of the project will bring about comparative advantages to all the value chains of livestock production....

The Executive Governor of Kwara State and Chairman Nigeria Governor's Forum Mall. AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, CON had  assured continue supports to KWARTMA while also expressing satisfaction to the operations of the Authority within the state.  This was made known today Wednesday 31st July, 2024 when the Technical Assistant to the Governor on Transport matters Hon. Abubakar Musibau visited the Authority's Headquarters in Ilorin. The governor's aid appreciated the work of Authority and commended the staff for always putting on their best while at duty on Kwara roads, he assured the Authority that the Governor is not unaware of the challenges hindering her performance and that the Governor is doing all he could to ensure that traffic management in Kwara state is the best in the country by his investment in road infrastructure, traffic management and public works to improve safety and socioeconomic development of the state. Earlier In his welcome address, the acting Ch...

A Kwara State Court has ordered organisers of the August 1 protest in Kwara State to restrict themselves to the Metropolitan Square in Ilorin, the state capital. Granting an exparte order on Wednesday, July 31, 2024, the court said it agreed with the Attorney General of the state and Commissioner for Justice Bar. Senior Ibrahim Sulyman that such a protest could degenerate into violence if protesters are allowed to do as they wish. The respondents in the case are the Director State Security Service, Kwara State; Commissioner of Police, Kwara State Command; the Commandant, Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corp; Take-It-Back Movement; Mr. Buhari Olanrewaju Ahmed; and unknown persons.  “After listening to Senior Ibrahim Sulyman Esq., Attorney General of Kwara State, the applicant herein and after a careful perusal of the 5 paragraphs affidavit as well as the written address in support of the motion ex-parte, the following orders are hereby granted,” according to the orde...

• Govt cultivating over 3,000 hectares for soya bean • Govt giving seedlings, fertilisers, other inputs to 10,000 farmers Food security remains a top priority for the Kwara government as billions of naira are invested in different agricultural initiatives this year, Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq said on Wednesday. Abdulrazaq spoke at the government-enabled Kwara Youth Farm in Malete, Moro local government, where at least 1,500 hectares of land are being cultivated for soya bean production this farming season, while over 1,500 hectares more are to be farmed in the coming seasons. The Governor was taken round the huge farm by Arowojobe Tolulope, the project manager, and Ibrahim Tunji Mukaila, the farm manager at the Malete Youth Farm.  "Apart from many other initiatives, this is to deepen our resolve on food security. I am here to see things for myself and to make sure that the right investments are put in place. I am on site to see that our investment programmes (in a...

The Kwara State Government has bolstered the Kwara State Fire Service with the acquisition of a sophisticated fire truck, aimed at enhancing the effectiveness and efficiency of the state's fire service operations. Director of the Kwara State Fire Service, Prince Falade John Olumuyiwa, expressed his enthusiasm upon receiving the new fire truck from Governor Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazak. He extended his gratitude to the state government for its commitment to improving the fire service. Prince Falade John Olumuyiwa highlighted the significance of the new truck, emphasizing its role in improving the state's safety against fire occurrences and other emergencies. The event was attended by the Honorable Commissioner for Works, Hon. AbdulQowiy Olododo, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Works, and other senior officers of the Kwara State Fire Service. E-Signed by...  HASSAN HAKEEM ADEKUNLE.  HOD. MEDIA AND PUBLICITY  FOR: DIRECTOR KWA...