Kwara State Ministry of Communications

The Kwara State Government has again re-affirmed its continuous commitment to the development and empowerment of youths in the State. This submission was made by the Commissioner for Youths Development, Amb. Ndanusa Usman Shehu, during the First Quarter 2025 Inter-ministerial Press Briefing, held at the Conference room of the Ministry of Finance, today in Ilorin. The Commissioner who emphasized the Ministry's dedication to nurturing the potentials of Kwara's youths, stated the various support schemes and empowerment opportunities the government has embarked on to better the lives of youths in the State. While appreciating the State Governor, Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq CON, for his significant move to bolster youths development and community engagement, through the disbursement  of subvention to various uniformed voluntary youths organizations (VYOs) across the State.  The Commissioner noted that the Government recognizes the role of uniformed voluntary youths or...

The Kwara State Government has pledged to continuously pursue housing policy that will positively impact lives of all residents irrespective of social, political or religious affiliation. The Commissioner for Housing and Urban Development, Dr Segun Ogunsola, made the pledge today at the first quarter 2025 Inter-Ministerial Press Briefing organized by the Kwara State Ministry of Communications, held at the conference room of Ministry of Finance, Ilorin. Highlighting the progress made so far on key developmental projects by Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq-led administration, Dr Ogunsola disclosed that the present administration has not only completed projects abandoned half way by the previous administration but also completed several projects embarked upon by the AbdulRazaq-led administration while several others are currently at varying stage of completion. The key projects highlighted are renovation and upgrade of old infrastructures as well as new buildings construction, which spread...

As part of measures to intensify efforts to curb drug abuse and other social vices across the state, the Kwara State Government has planned to strengthen collaboration with the Kwara State Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) and the Kwara State Police Command to develop swift and sustainable solutions to the growing drug abuse and other social menace. The Commissioner for Social Development, Hon. Mariam Nnafatima Imam, PhD, disclosed this recently during official visits to the NDLEA, Kwara Command and the Kwara State Police Command both in Ilorin, the State Capital. Hon. Mariam emphasised that the eradication of drug abuse is critical to sustaining the peace Kwara State is renowned for, noting that promoting a responsible and secure society where every resident thrives without fear or prejudice is central to the mandate of the Ministry.  Highlighting the Ministry’s ongoing sensitisation and awareness campaigns on drug abuse and social vices, the ...

 For the recent prompt payment of the State’s counterpart fund for the Basic Health Care Provision Fund (BHCPF), being a key financing mechanism to strengthen Primary Health Care delivery across Nigeria, critical takeholders in the health sector have lauded Kwara State Government for prioritizing people's health in the state.  The Commissioner for Health, Dr Amina Ahmed El-Imam made this commendation during the week, at the  quarterly meeting of the State Oversight Committee (SOC), held at the Ministry Headquarters, Fate road, in Ilorin, the state capital.  The Commissioner for Health who doubles as the Chairperson of the BHCPF State Oversight Committee, expressed deep appreciation on behalf of the Committee, noted that the timely release of funds reaffirms the Governor’s unwavering commitments to improving the health and wellbeing of Kwarans. Dr. El-Imam emphasized that the payment of the counterpart fund will directly translate into enhanced healthcare ...

The Kwara State Government has inaugurated a State Technical Committee on Food System Transformation Pathway to address food security crisis. While inaugurating the Committee today at the Accountant General Hall, the Commissioner for Planning and Economic Development, Dr. (Mrs.) Mary Arinde said the Food System Transformation Pathways (FSTP) programme was introduced to address food security crisis world wide at this crucial time, noting that the objectives of the Committee are to ensure access to safe and nutritious food for all, ensure sustainable consumption pattern, boost nature positive production, advance equitable livelihoods and build resilience to vulnerabilities. The Commissioner urged the newly inaugurated Technical Committee to work in line with the Policy of Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq-led administration, which encourages youths to embrace farming, school gardening, homestead farming and farm estate. "You will agree with me that we have already been wor...

The Managing Director of the Kwara Garment Factory, Hajia Bukola Adedeji, has lauded Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq’s visionary leadership for the remarkable progress recorded by the Factory between January and April 2025. Speaking at the Inter-Ministerial Press Briefing organized by the Ministry of Communications at the Conference Hall of the Ministry of Finance,  Hajia Adedeji highlighted key milestones achieved within the period, attributing the success to the Governor’s strategic focus on industrialization, job creation, and youths and women empowerment. “None of this would be possible without the bold leadership of His Excellency, Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq (CON), whose industrialisation drive continues to position Kwara as a rising force in Nigeria’s economy,” she said. According to her, the Factory, built to empower, employ, and elevate, has created thousands of direct and indirect jobs, with particular focus on women and youths. She highlighted the achievements of the G...

The Kwara State Government has again reiterated its commitment to strengthening socio-economic development by enhancing access to electricity in rural and urban communities through the provision of power infrastructure for citizens. This was disclosed by the Commissioner for Energy, Engr. AbdulAzeez Kola AbdulGaniy, during the first quarter 2025 Inter-Ministerial Press Briefing held at the Ministry of Finance Conference Room today in Ilorin, the State capital. Engr. AbdulGaniy, while highlighting the Q1 2025 achievements of the present administration under the able leadership of His Excellency Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, CON, explained that the procurement and installation of a transformer and its accessories at the Fire Service Station located along Wahab Folawiyo Road, Ilorin, is aimed at ensuring reliable access to electricity at the station, which will in turn improve the operational effectiveness of the emergency response services in the State and its environs. He further added...

The Kwara State Government has again expressed its readiness to further intensify efforts on the proper maintenance of road safety measures, strengthening compliance and ensuring adequate sustainability of the ongoing renewed transportation system in the State. The Commissioner for Transportation, Kwara State, Hon. Lafia Aliyu Korasabi, disclosed this, while addressing Kwarans, today, on a radio programme at the Radio Kwara Midland FM, 99.1, Ilorin. Hon. Lafia Aliyu Korasabi, who highlighted some of the mandates of the Ministry to include, maintenance of public roads and enforcement of traffic laws, proper planning and coordination of transport system among others, said the government will not relent in its effort to ensure compliance and orderliness among road users for safety of lives and properties. Hon. Lafia, stressed that the Ministry's recent joint taskforce exercise against road side garages and parks was to stop their illegal operations, causing obstruction to ...

The Kwara State Environmental Protection Agency (KWEPA) has warned residents of the State to stop dumping refuse into drainages to avoid flooding. The Acting General Manager of the Agency, Hajia Idayat Folorunsho gave the advice in Ilorin recently during the routine inspection and sensitization exercise of the Agency in some major streets and communities within the metropolis. Represented by the Head of Department, Waste Management, KWEPA, Mrs Tajudeen Fasilat Feyisayo, the Acting General Manager warned against dumping of refuse into drainages to ensure free flow of water. She said the exercise was part of the routine inspection of the Agency to sensitize the public, especially now that the rainy season has commenced, emphasizing the need for residents to make provision for toilets and warning that any building without a toilet will be sealed. She said the move was to prevent the outbreak of cholera and other diseases. The Acting General Manager reiterated that the Agency i...

… charges residents to take life-saving vaccines. The Kwara State Government, through the Kwara State Primary Health Care Development Agency, joined the rest of the world to commemorate the World Immunization Week 2025. While addressing pressmen in her office, the Executive Secretary, Kwara State Primary Health Care Development Agency, Prof.  Nusirat Elelu, reiterated that World Immunization Week is celebrated from 24th to 30th April, 2025 across the globe to extol the wins of vaccination.  “Immunization is not only one of the most effective public health intervention; it is a fundamental right, a shared responsibility and an important investment in our future. Vaccines have saved over 150 million lives over the past 50 years of Expanded Programmes on Immunization, reducing infant mortality by 40% and protecting people from more than 30 deadly diseases”, the Executive Secretary said. The theme for this year is “Immunization for All is Humanly Possible”. This theme ...

…Presents School Calendar for Third Term 2024/2025 Session. The  Commissioner for Education and Human Capital Development, Dr. Lawal Olohungbebe has praised teachers and staff across the state for their dedication and hard work in discharging their responsibilities in all the government owned schools across the state, as schools are set to resume for the third term academic activities on Monday 28th April, 2025. The Commissioner stated this today in his office, in preparation for the reopening of schools in the state after 2nd term holiday, urging the teachers to follow the scheduled plan presented in the school calendar for third term 2024/2025 session. Dr. Olohungbebe described the teachers and staff as critical stakeholders in the state's education sector, expressing his gratitude for their selfless service and called for continued support for Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq’s educational revamping agenda. "We appreciate the commitment of our teachers, staff and...

Arrangements have been completed by the Kwara State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board to commence the airlift of intending pilgrims from the state, with the first batch scheduled to be airlifted on the twelfth of next month from the Ilorin International Airport to the Royal Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The Executive Secretary of the Board, Alhaji Abdulsalam Abdulkadir, made this disclosure today during the enlightenment programme organized for the intending pilgrims to this year's Hajj, held at the Board's premises in Ilorin. Alh. Abdulkadir disclosed further that vaccination for the intending pilgrims from the state will commence  tomorrow (Monday), while the distribution of uniforms is scheduled for Wednesday, and that of travelling bags will be on Friday this week. According to him, kwara will have four scheduled flights, with each flight consisting of 550 pilgrims and a total of 2,174 intending pilgrims from the state. The take off date for the four scheduled flights, t...

  ....Council Boss to commission remodeled 31 classrooms, 21 offices soon... The Kwara State Government has commended the Management of Edu Local Government Council under the leadership of the Executive Chairman, Hon. Abdullahi Bello Ndamangoro on his huge intervention in the educational sector. The remarks were made by the Commissioner for Local Government, Chieftaincy Affairs and Community Development, Hon. Abubakar Abdullahi Bata, during the inspection of projects executed by the Council barely seven months after its inauguration. The Commissioner disclosed that he was aware that the remodeling and renovations of the schools would have cost the Council huge funds, but appreciated the Council Boss for confronting the challenges in the sector for the benefit of the upcoming generation. Hon. Bata described the Executive Chairman as one of the finest representatives of the Council, whose antecedents in identifying with his people and providing good governance is being ac...

The Kwara State College of Nursing Sciences, Oke-ode in Ifelodun Local Government Area of the State has matriculated its first set of students, where Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq was commended for his commitment to the educational development of the State. The Commissioner for Tertiary Education Hon. Sa'adatu Modibo Kawu who gave the commendation, applauded Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq for his transformational strides in the education and health care sectors. He cited his support for tertiary institutions to include recruitment of health care personnel and equipping of health care facilities as part of his various interventions. Hajia Sa'adatu Modibbo advised the matriculating students to be committed as lives of others will be entrusted in their care, urging them to always act with integrity professionalism and compassion. She charged them to embrace the core  values of the profession and commit themselves to their studies in order to excel in their various a...

... Harps on the use of authorized, well coordinated motor parks for safety... In its bid to stop the use of unauthorized motor parks and illegal garages due to safety concerns, the Kwara State Government has warned all commercial road transporters to stay off the road sides or be ready to face the full wrath of the law. The Kwara State Commissioner for Transportation, Hon. Lafia Aliyu Korasabi, gave the warning during the joint team inspection exercise with the State Vehicle Inspection Office (VIO) and Kwara Road Traffic Management Authority (KWARTMA), in Ilorin metropolis, recently. The Commissioner harped on the importance of well coordinated motor parks to ensure the safety of Kwarans and complement the Kwara State Governor's agenda of rebranding the traffic management systems of the State to meet evolving global standards. The exercise, which covered major areas including Post-Office, Challenge, Offa Garage, Adisco and Baba Ode - Ita-Elepa axis, is part of the gove...