Kwara State Ministry of Communications

The Kwara State  Government has again re affirmed its Commitment to quality education as a tool of progress, for the promotion of education in line with Islamic Values. The state Commissioner for Tertiary Education, Dr.( Mrs) Mary Arinde  stated this during the week, at year 2025 Annual Ramadan Lecture held at Kwara State College of Arabic and Islamic Legal Studies (CAILS), Ilorin. The  Commissioner who was represented by Permanent Secretary of the ministry, Barrister Sabitiyu Grillo affirmed that the Administration of Mallam AbdulRahman Abdul Razaq CON recognizes CAILS as one of the vital institution in the State for training ground, on manpower development. Dr Arinde also reiterated that some of the projects embarked upon by the present administration, for the smooth running of this institution include;  provision of a new transformer, renovation of lecture rooms, improvement of staff welfare, increase in subvention and support  for accreditations ...

A cross-section of Permanent Secretaries during the condolence visit to the family of the late Mrs. Susan Modupe Oluwole. The Acting Head of Service of Kwara State, Alhaji Ibrahim Muhammed, yesterday led a high-powered delegation of civil servants on a condolence visit to the family of the immediate past Head of Service, Mrs. Susan Modupe Oluwole. Mrs. Oluwole passed away on Wednesday night after a protracted illness. The delegation comprised all serving Permanent Secretaries, Directors, and other senior management staff in the state civil service. They were received by the elder sister of the late HoS, Alhaja Yetunde Muslimat Adebowale, at the family’s residence, popularly known as White House, in the Fate-Basin area of Ilorin. In his remarks, the Acting Head of Service described Mrs. Oluwole’s passing as a great loss to the state. He acknowledged her indelible contributions to the system and praised her role in enhancing the efficiency of public service in Kwara State. He express...

  The Executive Governor of Kwara State, Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, has approved the release of the 2023 promotion letters to eligible civil servants in the state. The Permanent Secretary of the State Civil Service Commission, Hajia Kifayat Jimoh, disclosed this today, March 6, 2025, in Ilorin, the state capital. According to the Permanent Secretary, a total of 2,094 out of 2,122 candidates who sat for the promotion examination were successful. She expressed the Commission's appreciation to the Governor for graciously approving the distribution of the promotion letters and urged the promoted civil servants to rededicate themselves to service in order to enhance the government's objective of effective service delivery to the people of the state. Oniye Munirat Abimbola Press Secretary Civil Service Commission March 6, 2025

The Kwara State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to ending open defecation even as Oke-Ero Local Government Area of the State is an open defecation free status, by March ending, this year.  The Desk Officer for Water Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH), Oke-Ero Mrs. Rachael Babatunde reaffirmed this at Oke-Ero Local Government secretariat, Iloffa, during the week. The Desk Officer assured the community that Water Sanitation and Hygiene Committee members are fully committed to completing the task by the end of this month. In the same vein, the Head of Sanitation Department, in Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Agency (RUWASSA) Mr. Rufai AbdulAzeez, stressed the importance of collective efforts at eliminating open defecation, as the committee cannot do it  alone, adding that, appreciable progress had been made since year 2023, with five communities already certified open defecation-free. "We aim at completing the remaining work by the end of March, as discussions h...

The Kwara State government has reiterated its dedication to promoting local content and strengthening indigenous institutions across the State.  The General Manager of the Kwara State Public Procurement Agency, QS Raheem AbdulBaki, stated this during a courtesy visit to the Kwara State Printing and Publishing Agency, publishers of "The Herald Newspapers".   Describing "The Herald" as a key legacy of Kwara State that must be preserved and promoted, AbdulBaki emphasized the Agency’s responsibility in monitoring local content performance—an area, in which he noted significant progress. He assured "The Herald" of the government’s support in restoring the newspaper to full operational capacity and pledged to collaborate with relevant stakeholders to ensure it not only meets but surpasses expectations.   In response, the General Manager of "The Herald," Mr. Yomi Adeboye, expressed appreciation for AbdulBaki’s commitment to local content and...

The Kwara State Government has received a visiting panel to assess the proposed conversion of the Aviation College, Ilorin to an Aerospace University. The Commissioner for Tertiary Education Dr. (Mrs) Mary Arinde made this known today in a meeting with the delegates from the Federal Ministry of Aviation at the Ministry's Conference hall, Ilorin . The Commissioner said the Kwara State Government under the visionary leadership of Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has consistently demonstrated tireless commitment to the development of the education sector, particularly in specialized fields that could contribute to national growth. "This proposed conversion of the International Aviation College, Ilorin to a full- fledged Aerospace University is a bold step towards positioning Nigeria as a key player in the global Aviation and Aerospace industry" Dr Arinde explained. She retreated that the Aviation College, Ilorin has a strong foundation in the training of world cla...

... new courses in Railway Engineering, Food Science Introduced to Enhance Technical Education The Rector of Kwara State Polytechnic, Engr. Dr. Abdul Jimoh Mohammed, has commended the unwavering support of Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq in driving the institution’s ongoing transformation, including infrastructure development, academic advancements, and staff welfare initiatives.  Dr. Abdul made this known Wednesday  during an exclusive interview on *Network Kwara*, a live television programme sponsored by the Kwara State Ministry of Communications. The Rector highlighted the Governor’s contributions to the renovation of key facilities, including the Admiral Muhammed Lawal Auditorium, the Institute of Technology facilities, and Medical Diagnostic Centre, which had been abandoned for years.  He recalled that upon assuming office in November 2019, the institution was preparing to host the Nigeria Polytechnic Games (NIPOGA), but the poor condition of the hostels ...

The Kwara State Commissioner for Communications, Hon. Bolanle Olukoju, Tuesday, organized a one day training seminar for officers of the newly created Public Relations Unit (PR) in the Ministry, aimed at correcting any misinformation within the public space.  The Commissioner, who was represented at the training  session by the Director of Information Services, Alhaji Jimoh  Salau, commended the bold initiative, noting that the training of the officers would ensure optimal performance of their duties. Also speaking during the training, the Director of Public Orientation in the Ministry,  Mr. Ademola Olarewaju emphasized the importance of the training and information managers to avoid bias and unnecessary controversial issues capable of heating up the polity.  The Guest Lecturer, Dr. Enoch Opaleke, who is also the Head of Strategic Communication Unit at the Kwara State Polytechnic, Ilorin, and Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relation...

The Chemical Society of Nigeria, Kwara State Chapter has commended the Governor, Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, for his laudable achievements in the education sector. The President of the Society, Kwara State Chapter, Professor Steven Oguntoye, gave the commendation on Tuesday during a courtesy visit to the Ministry of Education and Human Capital Development, Ilorin, to intimate the Ministry about the Society’s plan to create awareness campaigns for students and bring synergy between the government, industry and academics. The President explained that the Society wishes to organise training and retraining programmes for Chemistry Teachers across the State in partnership with the State government and to ensure that Chemistry, as a subject offered in Senior Secondary Schools, is more interesting to the students. Professor Oguntoye pleaded with the Commissioner to assist in facilitating a round table discussion with the Management of the Ministry, the State Executive of All Ni...

The State Project Coordinator (SPC) of the Kwara Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (KWACReSAL), Alhaji Shamsideen Olatunbosun Aregbe has been conferred the Sir Ahmadu Bello (Sardauna) Leadership Merit Award by the National Association of Northern Nigerian Students (NANNS) on Tuesday in his office. While receiving the NANNS delegation, the SPC appreciated the students body for the recognition, while describing their objectives as lofty. Alhaji Aregbe said the award is not just for him alone,  but his dedicated colleagues at KWACReSAL who have been tireless in their support for him as the Coordinator of the Project. He also used the opportunity to highlight the mandate and activities of the ACReSAL Project.The Coordinator said the ACReSAL Project is present in all the 19 States of Northern Nigeria, including the FCT, Abuja. “Our activities include restoring degraded lands, enhancing climate-resilient agricultural practices, promoting a safer and greener env...

The Kwara State Government has reiterated its  commitment to partner with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) to empower students in entrepreneurship. The Commissioner for Tertiary Education Dr. (Mrs) Mary Ronke Arinde made this known today in a meeting with principal officers from the Commission in her Office. Dr. Arinde said the administration of Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq CON is keen and passionate about empowering students and the teeming youths to secure a better future as leaders of tomorrow. The Commissioner appreciated the readiness of the CAC to sensitize students to register with the Commission to avail them access to various loans and grants to establish their own businesses even before graduation.  Also speaking at the meeting, the team Head, Mr Tunde Adeoti, appreciated the State Government for accommodating the Commission to sensitize and enlighten students in higher institutions in the State to register their small scale businesses in order to ...

* says 4,163 applicants interviewed out of 5,290 invitees * ⁠Commission says merit, equity, needs key metrics for finalists * ⁠shortlisted candidates will be contacted: Chairman Kwara State Teaching Service Commission (TESCOM) on Tuesday commended all the applicants who took part in its recruitment process, saying the attention the programme received underscores high public confidence in the administration of Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq.  TESCOM Chairman Mallam Bello Taoheed said a total of 4,163 applicants were screened and interviewed, down from the 5,290 originally invited for the exercise.  “The difference in the two figures comes from the applicants who did not turn up for the interview or did not meet the well-stated criteria for the screening,” he said.  “Out of the 4,163 screened and interviewed, 2,169 are females, while 1,994 are males. Some 2,252 applicants (54.10%) were screened and interviewed for STEM subjects.  “We thank all the applican...

The Kwara State Amirul-Hajj and the Olupo of Ajase-Ipo, Oba Ismail Yahya Alebiosu, has restated his commitment to collaborating with the State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board to ensure a successful, hitch-free Hajj operation this year. Oba Alebiosu stated this on Monday when he received members of the Kwara State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board on a familiarization visit, led by the Chairman of the Board, Prof. Mahmud-Mashood Jimba at his residence in Ilorin. Oba Alebiosu, a first-class monarch in the state, expressed gratitude to Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq for appointing him to lead the State's Hajj delegation to Saudi Arabia for the 2025 Hajj exercise. The Amirul-Hajj appealed for support from the board members in order to ensure a successful and hitch-free Hajj exercise. He also commended the Pilgrims Board for its proactive approach and urged the officials to maintain transparency and accountability in handling the affairs of the pilgrims. Earlier, the Board Chairm...

The Kwara State Government has commended the Kwara State Aviation College, Ilorin for its positive impact on the aviation sector in Nigeria with the graduation of world class pilots. The Commissioner for Tertiary Education Dr. (Mrs) Mary Arinde made this commendation on Monday while decorating Faith Atu (from Cross Rivers State)for the successful completion of her course as a trained pilot, held at the Commissioner's Office  in Ilorin, Kwara State. Dr. Arinde who reiterated the State Government's passion about the quality of education at the College, called on the students to be focused while receiving their professional training. She commended the management and  students of the institution for the level  of discipline in the college. Speaking at the meeting, the Bursar of the College, Mallam Sanni Samsudeen appreciated the efforts of the State government for its commitment to the Aviation College, which has enabled the school to strive in human capacity buil...

Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq's record of service in six years has been excellent, impactful, and unrivalled by his predecessors, university don Saudat Sallah Abdulbaqi said on Friday. Prof Baqi, who keynoted a maiden personality lecture organized in honour of the Governor, spoke on the theme: “Kwara Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow: The giant strides of Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq”. The programme was organised by the state Council of Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), sponsored by the Non-Executive Director of NNPCL Dr Muhammed Gali Alaya.    Chaired by Engr. Abdulrahman Giwa, the occasion was attended by former Grand Kadi Shari'ah Court of Appeal, Justice Salihu Olohuntoyin Muhammed; senior government officials; APC Chieftain Oloriewe Raheem Adedoyin; NUJ Chairman, Ahmed Lanre Abdullateef; APC women support groups; and journalists. Prof Baqi said Kwara was far behind other legacy states in infrastructural development and other things, commending t...