Kwara State Ministry of Communications

The newly deployed Commissioner for Planning and Economic Development, Dr. Mary Ronke Arinde has charged the Management and staff of the Ministry to focus on Tripod Roles - Industrialization, Food Security and Internally Generated Revenue to further maintain the viable economic momentum and open ways for robust socio-economic development of the State. Dr. Arinde, who resumed duty today, gave the charge during her maiden meeting with the Management of the Ministry, in her office. The Commissioner said all hands must be on deck to ensure the primary objectives of the Ministry is undertaken in accordance with the good policy trust of Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq’s administration. Dr. Arinde equally sought for the Management’s maximum support while encouraging them on team work and love in carrying out their daily statutory responsibilities in order to achieve maximum success, which is the foremost priority of the State Government. "I am delighted to be in your midst. A...

The newly deployed Commissioner for the Ministry of Tertiary Education, Hajia Sa'adatu Modibbo Kawu has charged heads of tertiary institutions to work with her as a team to develop the educational sector of the State. Hajia Modibbo Kawu who made this known today while receiving the management team of the Kwara State Polytechnic, Ilorin, and the Kwara State College of Education, Oro on a separate congratulatory visit to her office, urged them to be proactive in discharging their duties.   She reiterated the commitment and giant strides of Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq to the educational sector by improving the standards of learning across the State. Hajia Modibbo urged the management of the two institutions to improve their capability to uphold government's mission of providing quality education to citizens of the State. She appreciated the team respectively for the kind gesture and timely visit. Speaking on behalf of the team, the Provost, College of Education, O...

Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq inspected the multistorey prototype primary school in Adeta, Ilorin, at the weekend, calling it another step to upgrade public school infrastructure along with the huge investments in the quality of teaching in the schools. The administration is committed to investing more in the education sector this fiscal year to bridge the gaps in school infrastructure and digital literacy, he told reporters on the sideline of the inspection at Adeta. He said the government's KwaraLEARN programme is a watershed for teachers and public school pupils in the state as it builds learning processes around technology and best practices.  “We are going to focus heavily on education and healthcare this year. Those are the major challenges that we have to overcome. With what we have in the KwaraLEARN programme through which we put digital devices in every classroom, we are intentionally doing what we have to do to make sure we bridge som...

Following the recent cabinet reshuffle by His Excellency, Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq CON, Dr. Afees Abolore Alabi has officially resumed office as the Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development. During his inaugural address to the management team, Dr. Abolore emphasized the importance of diligence, commitment, and unwavering focus in advancing the administration’s vision for agriculture in Kwara State. He called on the Ministry’s leadership and staff to remain steadfast in their dedication to service, urging them to give their best in furthering the agricultural transformation agenda set by Governor AbdulRazaq. “I have no doubt in your capacity to deliver. You have always given your best in service; now is the time to do even more in our collective pursuit of excellence in Kwara’s agricultural sector,” Dr. Abolore stated. Dr. Abolore also extended his appreciation to his predecessor, Hon. Oloruntoyosi Thomas, now the Commissioner for Livestock, commending her f...

...As Tsaragi Cottage Hospital connects 10 KVA Solar inverters... The Kwara State Hospital Management Board (KWHMB) has again made good its commitment to providing quality and accessible healthcare services to all residents of the State. The Executive Secretary of the Board, Dr. Abdulraheem Malik disclosed this today during the inspection of the installation of solar inverters at the Cottage Hospital, Tsaragi in the Tsaragi local government area of the State. Malik stressed that the installation of solar inverters in the hospital would go a long way in improving the quality of healthcare services, ensuring that the Tsaragi community enjoy seamless healthcare service delivery with uninterrupted power supply. The Executive Secretary explained that the installation was based on the recommendation of the Kwara State Hospital Management Board after conducting a thorough needs assessment. He then urged the staff of the hospital to take ownership of the maintenance of the solar in...

The New Commissioner for Solid Minerals Development, Chief Mrs Abosede Olaitan Buraimoh has charged staffs of the Ministry to be proactive in discharging their duties, in order to take the ministry to greater height   Buraimoh gave this charge today, on assumption of office, following the cabinet reshuffle, earlier this week. She urged the management and entire staffers of the Ministry to be proactive, remain steadfast and committed duty, in order to add value to governance.  Buraimoh appreciated the warm  welcome accorded her on assumption of duty, with an appeal to be loyal and more dedicated to work, to compliment government efforts. She also charged staffers of various departments to work in synergy, to ease their jobs and enhance productivity, with the aim of achieving target goals of the Ministry. Handing over to the new Commissioner, the outgoing Commissioner, Dr Alabi Afeez Abolore appraised the staffers of the Ministry, for their comm...

The newly sworn-in State Commissioner for Education and Human Capital Development, Dr Lawal Olohungbebe has called for the support and cooperation of all the staff of the Ministry with a view to achieving success in his new assignment. The  Commissioner stated this on Monday during his maiden meeting, held with the management of the Ministry, in his office. Dr Olohungbebe said his tenure would be performance-driven, stressing that no progress could be achieved without the support of the entire staff of the Ministry. He expressed determination towards improving the educational policies of Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq-led administration, emphasising the need for quality education with a view to achieving desirable quality output in teaching and learning in a conducive environment.  The Commissioner assured that the present administration is committed to providing quality and functional education in the state. In her remark, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry,...

The Executive Chairman of the Kwara State Geographic Information Service (KwaraGIS), ESV. Abdulkareem Babatunde Sulyman has stated the readiness of the Agency to partner with the Nigerian Institute of Building (NIOB), Kwara State Chapter, to ensure adherence to best global practices in the building sector. He described NIOB as the only training and professional body for builders in Nigeria, recognised by the regulatory body, the Council of Registered Builders of Nigeria (CORBON). The KWGIS Boss, while admitting that advocacies are pivotal to the success of the Institute, urged them to engage in more sensitization and  ensure appropriate sanctions for all unregistered builders in order to guard against building collapse.  The Chairman informed  that they are free to forward whatever interests or requests they have to his office for further action and onwards transmission to  Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq for his assent.  Earlier the Chairman of NIOB...

In its bid to expedite the implementation of the project development objective of the Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (ACReSAL) project in the 10 selected communities for the Community Revolving Fund (CRF) implementation in the State, the KWACReSAL has embarked on a training exercise for Community Revolving Fund Management Committees (CRFMC), Community Business Agents (CBAs), Community Board of Trustees( CBOTs) and Community Interest Groups Executives. Speaking during the training session, the Project Engineer, Engr. Abubakar Hussain who represented the State Project Coordinator, Alhaji Shamsideen Olatunbosun Aregbe, emphasized that the CRF scheme is an investment fund under the ACReSAL Project, that provides loans to improve agricultural practices in communities and farmer groups, targeting crop production and supporting the agriculture value chain. He stressed that since the fund was a loan, not a grant, beneficiaries in each community must ensure that th...

• Kawu, Arinde, Buraimoh, Toyosi, Sabi change positions  Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq on Monday inaugurated Dr. Lawal Olohungbebe and Dr. Maryam Nnafatima Imam, asking them to be team players and to key into the administration’s efforts to build on its achievements across sectors. Their inauguration meant a tweak in the cabinet portfolios as Olohungbebe got assigned into the Ministry of Education and Human Capital Development, while Nnafatima is named the Commissioner for Social Development. Hajia Sa’adatu Modibbo Kawu has moved to the Ministry of Tertiary Education, while Dr. Mary Arinde is to lead the Ministry of Planning and Economic Development.  Lafia Aliyu Kora Sabi is the Commissioner for the newly created Transportation Ministry, as Olohuntoyosi Thomas Adebayo, formerly of the Agriculture and Rural Development, is now assigned the new Ministry of Livestock Development.  Olohuntoyosi is replaced by Dr. Afeez Abolore, whose Solid Minerals ...

• Agency partners MDAs for mass registration • Govt says credible data, unique IDs are key to security, economic planning •Monarchs, clerics urged to mobilize citizens for registration The Kwara State Government has directed all residents to register with the Kwara State Residents Registration Agency (KWASRRA), emphasizing that accurate data is crucial for ensuring security, planning economic development, and improving public service delivery. In a statement issued over the weekend, KWASRRA announced that it has been mandated by Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq to register every resident in the state and issue them a unique State Security Identification (SSID) number/card. “We are carrying out this directive across 96 registration centers in the state, with plans to expand as the process progresses,” said the Acting General Manager of KWSRRA, Tajudeen Jimoh. He further explained that the agency is working closely with key government bodies, including the Ministries of Educat...

The Kwara State Hospital Management Board (KWHMB) has reaffirmed the commitment of  Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq to providing improved quality healthcare service to residents of the State. The Executive Secretary of the Board, Dr. Abdulraheem Malik stated this today during the inspection of the installation of the solar inverters at Omupo Cottage Hospital in Ifelodun local government Area of the State. According to Dr. Malik, the installation of the solar inverters would improve the quality of healthcare care services, ensuring that the Omupo community enjoy uninterrupted healthcare service delivery. "This installation was based on the recommendation of the Kwara State Hospital Management Board after conducting a thorough needs assessment", Malik explained. He further urged the staff of the hospital to take ownership of the maintenance of the solar inverters to ensure durability. Earlier, the Chief Medical Director of Omupo Cottage Hospital, Dr. Bakare Ismail A...

On this International Women's Day 2025, I celebrate women in Kwara State and across the world for their resilience, creativity, and the joy that they bring to every space they occupy. Women are critical stakeholders in our society and in our quest for sustainable development. They play important roles in development, social cohesion, and progress. Our administration recognises this, and we have continued to promote initiatives, policies, and legislations that protect the rights of women and offer equitable opportunities. The theme of this year's celebration is Accelerate Action. I believe we have measured up to this in Kwara -- and will do more. From making history with our female majority cabinet in 2019, we now have a pathfinder law that guarantees at least 35 percent affirmative action for every government appointment. We also enacted the Violence Against Persons Prohibition (VAPP) law, ensuring a safer environment for our girls and women and every other person. ...

The Kwara State Government has warned Principals of Senior Secondary Schools across the state against illegal charges for National Examination Council (NECO) registration for prospective students that will write 2025 examination and urged them to desist from any form of examination malpractices. The Commissioner for Education and Human Capital Development, Hajia Sa'adatu Modibbo Kawu, gave the warning recently during the floating exercise which marks the commencement of year 2025 registration for Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (SSCE) at Saint Anthony's Secondary School, Ilorin. The Commissioner emphasized that the state government will not tolerate additional charges from any Principal apart from the approved fee for NECO by the Ministry of Education and Human Capital Development. "It is illegal and contrary to the policy thrust of this present administration which the Ministry is instrumental to executing. The Executive Governor is not aware o...

The Kwara State Fiscal Responsibility Commission (KWFRC) has met with the State Ministry of Works to monitor projects in the State and ascertain compliance with fiscal discipline, ensuring that public funds are used judiciously.    The Chairman of the Commission, Barr. Abubakar Othman, wondered why the projects have not been completed yet, urging the contractors to ensure timely completion of the projects before their next visit. Projects inspected included the rehabilitation of the Ibrahim Taiwo Road, Ilorin, installation of an elevated 70 meter flag- pole, along Unity Flyover, Ilorin, and the Kwara State International Park at Asa Local Government Area of the State.   At the Unity Flyover, the project Engineer, Aduagba Abdulrazaq disclosed that the elevated 70 metre flag- pole being constructed will be second to none in Nigeria and it will carry the Nigeria flag high. He disclosed that the project will be concluded in three weeks.   Similarly, ...