Kwara State Ministry of Communications

The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, in collaboration with the Kwara State Government, the Gates Foundation, and DGI Consult, has convened a stakeholders’ engagement workshop on the Nigeria Health System Exemplar Analysis Project to strengthen healthcare delivery and promote evidence-based reforms across the country. Speaking at the workshop, the Commissioner for Finance, Dr. Hauwa Nuru, emphasized the importance of collaboration, institutional support, and data sharing to achieve sustainable improvements in healthcare delivery. Dr. Nuru called on all stakeholders to actively support the exercise by providing the necessary data, documentation, and technical insights required for a comprehensive analysis of the State’s health sector performance. According to her, “The quality of information and collaboration we provide will determine the richness of the lessons that can be drawn not only for Kwara State but for Nigeria as a whole.” She noted that the recognitio...

The Kwara State Government has flagged off a capacity building workshop for Local Government Committees on Food and Nutrition Programme at the Local Government level for the Kwara North Senatorial District,  The seminar was held at the headquarters of Moro Local Government Area, Bode-Saadu. Declaring the seminar open, the Commissioner for Local Government, Chieftaincy Affairs and Community Development, Abubakar Abdullahi Bata, urged all Local Government Councils in the State to further strengthen food and nutrition policies at the grassroots level. The Commissioner noted that the present administration under the leadership of Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, has provided and put in place all necessary machineries to ensure successful implementation of food and nutrition programmes across the State. Hon Bata further implored all the Council Areas to ensure smooth implementation of the programme through adequate budgetary and technical support capable of addressing and redu...

The Kwara State Government has commenced a 3-day capacity-building workshop on demographic dividend, aimed at equipping stakeholders with the knowledge and technical expertise required to harness the state’s youthful population for sustainable economic growth and social development. The workshop, which started today at Silvergate Hotel, was declared open by the Commissioner for Planning and Economic Development, Dr. (Mrs.) Mary Ronke Arinde, who reaffirmed the state government’s commitment to leveraging its demographic potential through strategic investments in education, healthcare, family planning, skills development, employment generation and youth empowerment. Speaking at the opening ceremony, Dr. Arinde described the demographic dividend as the economic and social benefits that can derived when a larger proportion of the population consists of productive and working-age individuals, with fewer dependents, noting that this presents significant opportunities for accelera...

The Kwara State Government has officially handed over two revitalized primary health care facilities to benefiting communities in Ifelodun and Ilorin West Local Government Areas respectively. The handover ceremonies took place at the premises of the newly revitalized Primary Health Care Centres, Ganmo and Balogun Alanamu, amid excitement and appreciation from members of the host communities. While the Balogun Alanamu facility was handed over on Monday, the Ganmo facility was officially presented to the community last Friday. The Executive Secretary of Kwara State Primary Health Care Development Agency, Prof Nusirat Elelu, enjoined members of the communities to take ownership of the facilities by protecting and maintaining them for sustainable healthcare delivery. She urged residents to make good use of the centres for minor illnesses instead of seeking care for such cases outside their communities at secondary and tertiary health institutions.  According to ...

The Kwara State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting healthy living and preventing non-communicable diseases through a regular medical screening exercise. The state Commissioner for Health, Dr Amina Ahmed El-Imam, dropped the hint in Ilorin during a medical screening organised for drivers at Soludero Motor Park, Ilorin, as part of activities to mark the 2026 World Hypertension Day. The Commissioner who spoke through the Director, Public Health of the Ministry, Dr Oluwatosin Fakayode, explained that the World Hypertension Day is observed annually on May 17 across the world. She added that the celebration is aimed at creating awareness on the dangers of high blood pressure, encouraging regular medical checks, and promoting early detection and proper management of hypertension. The Commissioner further said the initiative was organized to safeguard the health of drivers and reduce the growing burden of hypertension among residents. Dr. El-Imam explained that h...

The Kwara State Government has promised to continue to strengthen healthcare delivery through digital innovation with the commencement of a three-day workshop on the development of a State-Specific Implementation Roadmap for the National Digital Health Initiative. Speaking at the Opening ceremony, held at Sinclaire Hotel, the Permanent Secretary, Dr. Taoheed Abdullahi,who represented the Commissioner, Dr. Amina Ahmed El-Imam, described the workshop as a strategic and timely intervention aimed at repositioning the State’s healthcare system through effective digital transformation. She said the workshop reflects the government’s unwavering commitment to improving health outcomes for residents through strategic planning, collaboration, and evidence-based implementation. According to her, the gathering was not merely a technical exercise, but a critical process that would help translate national health policies, priorities, and commitments into practical actions tailored to the...

The Kwara State Government has commenced the onboarding process into the National Emergency Medical Services and Ambulance System (NEMSAS) following an entry meeting held on Monday at the Ministry of Health Headquarters, Ilorin. The meeting brought together officials from the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare and the Kwara State Ministry of Health to discuss modalities for the successful integration of the State into the national emergency medical response initiative aimed at strengthening emergency healthcare delivery across the country. Receiving the delegation on behalf of the Commissioner for Health, Dr. Amina Ahmed El-Imam, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Dr. Taoheed Abdullahi, described the initiative as timely intervention towards improving emergency medical response services in Kwara State. Dr. Abdullahi noted that the State Government remains committed to strengthening the healthcare system through strategic partnerships and innovative healthca...

The Kwara State Government has reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to strengthening integrated healthcare service delivery across the state in order to promote healthy living and safeguard residents against communicable diseases. The Commissioner for Health, Dr. Amina Ahmed El-Imam, represented by the State AIDS Programme Coordinator, Dr. Muhammad Rasheed, made this known on Monday at the opening ceremony of a three-day training workshop organised by Jhpiego in collaboration with the Ministry of Health. She explained that the programme was organized under the Advancing integrated health services delivery for Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) and Communicable Diseases in Nigeria Project. The training, themed Social and Behaviour Change (SBC), was organised to equip health workers and stakeholders with the necessary knowledge and strategies to improve quality healthcare delivery at Primary Healthcare Centres across the state. Dr. El-Imam described the programm...

‎The Kwara State Ministry of Youth Development, in collaboration with the Office of the Head of Service, has organised a one-day capacity-building training programme for members of staff of the ministry on minute writing and minuting in the public service. ‎ ‎The training session, which was facilitated by the Secretary of the Kwara State Road Maintenance Agency, Mr Olawale Adebayo, was held at the Ministry’s Conference Room in Ilorin.  ‎ ‎The programme was aimed at enhancing the administrative competence of staff members and equipping them with the necessary skills for effective documentation and communication within the public service. ‎ ‎Speaking during the opening session, the Director of Personnel, Finance and Supply of the Ministry, Hajia Okanla Kuburat Atinuke, urged participants to pay close attention to the lecture, noting that the training would significantly improve their understanding of file minuting, official communication processes, and standard public ser...

Staff of the Governor’s Office Complex on Wednesday embarked on a coordinated environmental sanitation exercise, reinforcing the state government’s commitment to fostering a cleaner and healthier environment.  The exercise saw active participation from personnel of the Office of the Secretary to the State Government, the Office of the Head of Service, and the Ministry of Justice, who collectively cleaned their surroundings within the complex. The sanitation exercise reflects the administration’s ongoing drive to instil discipline, responsibility, and environmental consciousness among public servants while also setting a positive example for residents across the state. Speaking during the exercise, the Acting Head of Service, Dr. Olufunke Mercy Shittu highlighted environmental sanitation as a critical government policy geared towards improving public health and ensuring a conducive working atmosphere.  She noted that consistent sanitation practices not o...

..... Kwara Gov. Commended for Prompt Counterpart Fund Payments. The Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security, Dr. Aliyu Sabi Abdullahi, has emphasized the importance of the Rural Access and Agricultural Marketing Project(RAAMP), project just as he declared that it aligns with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's Renewed Hope agenda.  Dr Abdullahi made this known during the state's presentation of participating states progress reports at the 10th Rural Access and Agricultural Marketing Project (RAAMP) Implementation Support Mission, held at the NAF Conference Centre, Abuja, between May 4th and May 6th, 2026. He further pointed out that the RAAMP projects had evolved beyond road construction into a national reform programme aimed at institutionalizing sustainable rural infrastructure management nationwide. The Minister further highlighted the importance of the projects to rural dwellers which he said included;  provisions of year-round farm-to-market access, mar...

The Kwara State Government today flagged off the 2026 Hajj operation exercise with the airlift of the first batch of 374 intending pilgrims alongside three officials of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) to Saudi Arabia. A member of the Board, Alhaji Mahmud Bube led the 374 intending pilgrims that the MaxAir aircraft conveyed and departed the Babatunde Idi-Agbon International Airport, Ilorin, at about 3p.m. Speaking with journalists at the airport, the Executive Secretary of the Kwara State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board, Alhaji AbdulKadri Abdulsalam, advised intending pilgrims to be law-abiding and conduct themselves as worthy ambassadors of the state and Nigeria while in Saudi Arabia. Alhaji Abdulsalam also commended Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq for his continued support, which he said ensured the smooth take-off of the exercise. In his remarks, the Amirul-Hajj and Etsu Tsaragi, Alhaji Aliyu Abdullahi Kpotwa, urged pilgrims to remain disciplined, adhere st...

The Kwara State Government has flagged off the rollout of a free long-acting HIV prevention injection for residents, as part of sustained efforts to reduce new infections and strengthen preventive services across the state. The launch, held on Tuesday at the Kwara State University Teaching Hospital (KWASUTH), Ilorin, featured the introduction of Lenacapavir, a twice-yearly injectable administered as pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), offering a convenient alternative to daily oral medication. The initiative, according to the state Commissioner for Health, Dr Amina Ahmed El-Imam, aligns with the Federal Government’s strategy to end AIDS as a public health threat by 2030, with Kwara State selected among eight states, alongside the Federal Capital Territory, for the pilot phase. Dr. El-Imam had also in her remarks, described the rollout as a significant milestone in the State’s HIV response, noting that while progress had been made in scaling up testing and treatment services, p...

The Kwara State Government has trained 50 individuals on beekeeping with the aim of achieving the purpose of the recently launched Kwara Livestock Entrepreneurship Scheme(KWALES). The State Commissioner for Livestock Development, Mrs Oloruntoyosi Thomas who was represented by the Permanent Secretary, Alhaji Yahaya Mohammed, explained that the one-day intensive training on beekeeping, aimed at equipping participants with practical knowledge and skills in apiculture as a sustainable agricultural venture. She emphasized the importance of beekeeping as a viable income-generating opportunity capable of strengthening the livestock value chain and enhancing food security in the state.Particularly, honey production and enhancing job creation and food security. She added that the initiative aligns with the Ministry’s broader agenda to promote livestock production, create employment, and empower residents through innovative livestock practices. The Commissioner further ex...

The first batch of intending pilgrims from Kwara State has safely arrived in Medina, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, for the 2026 Hajj exercise. The 374 intending pilgrims were airlifted aboard a MaxAir flight from the Babatunde Idi-Agbon International Airport, Ilorin, departed at exactly 3:00pm on Wednesday. The report further indicates that the second batch of 556 intending pilgrims also departed Ilorin aboard another MaxAir flight at about 2:00 a.m. on Thursday. With the successful airlift of the two batches, a total of 930 intending pilgrims from Kwara State had so far been transported to Saudi Arabia for this year’s pilgrimage. The Chairman of the Kwara State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board, Prof Mahmud Mashood Jimba, expressed satisfaction with the smooth coordination of the exercise, assuring that adequate arrangements had been put in place for the airlift of the remaining pilgrims without delay. Jumoke Jimoh PRO, Kwara State Muslim PilgrimsWelfare Board

 Kwara State Government has commenced registration and data capturing for 100 full scholarship beneficiaries admitted into the Community Midwifery Programme at the Kwara State College of Nursing and Midwifery, Ilorin, under the European Union Strengthening Access to Reproductive Health (EU SARAH) Initiative. Commissioner for Health, Dr. Amina Ahmed El-Imam, who visited the College on Wednesday, during the exercise, noted that the programme, fully sponsored by the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), is designed to bridge critical gaps in the state’s health workforce.  She explained that the initiative will equip trainees with the requisite skills to provide essential maternal and child healthcare services, particularly in underserved communities across the state. The beneficiaries, drawn from various Local Government Areas through a transparent selection process, will undergo a two-year Community Midwifery training programme. Upon completion, they are expected t...

The Kwara State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening aquaculture and fisheries development through enhanced collaboration with the World Bank, as the World Bank Aquaculture Global Team paid a high-level working visit to key authorized institutions and stakeholders in Ilorin, the State Capital. The delegation, led by the Global Manager, Environmental Department, Mr. Jiang Ru, on Wednesday engaged with the Commissioner for Environment and Chairman of the State Steering Committee on ACReSAL, Hajia Nafisat Musa-Buge, alongside other key Ministries, Departments, and Agencies involved in water resources, agriculture, and rural development. Welcoming the team, Hajia Musa-Buge described Kwara State as a strategic fish-producing hub in North Central Nigeria, supplying fish to local markets and neighbouring states, with growing prospects for regional value-chain expansion.  She noted that the state’s aquaculture ecosystem combines modern fish farm...

In its mission to establish an agro-industrial hub as a major clement in the Kwara State Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones (SAPZ) Project, the state government has again hosted bidders for the procurement of the construction of common infrastructure and utilities to be equipped in the agro-industrial hub. Recall that a similar event was held at the Coordination Office of the Kawara State Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones (SAPZ) Project on bid opening for the construction of the processing and non-processing support facilities for the Agro-Industrial Hub to be sited at Malete in Moro Local Government Area of the state. Speaking at the event, the State Project Coordinator, Kwara State Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones (SAPZ) Project, Engr. Dr. Busari Toyin Isiaka, said that the exercise was the second phase of the bid opening on infrastructure in Agro-industrial Hub of the Kwara SAPZ Project. Busari who maintained that bid opening in the procurement proce...

The Acting Head of Service in Kwara State, Dr. Olufunke Mercy Shittu, has assured that the Office of the Head of Service remains committed to promoting diligence, discipline, and prudent management of government resources within the State Civil Service. She gave the assurance Thursday during a courtesy visit by officials of the Directorate of Public Orientation and the Ministry of Communications to the Office of the Head of Service in Ilorin, where discussions centred on strengthening collaboration to enhance public enlightenment and deepen citizen engagement across Kwara State. The meeting also discussed strategic communication, attitudinal change within the public service, and the use of advocacy jingles to encourage responsible conduct among civil servants. The Acting Head of Service described effective communication as a critical tool for driving behavioural change in the workplace, noting that the proposed radio and social media jingles would strengthen workplace effic...

The Kwara State Government has organised free literacy and skill acquisition programmes for out-of-school children, youths and adults across the state as part of its efforts to curb illiteracy. The programmes, implemented by the Kwara State Agency for Mass Education in collaboration with the Ministry of Education and Human Capital Development, include basic literacy, post-literacy, vocational/skill acquisition, junior secondary school and continuing education programmes across centres in Ilorin and other Local Government Areas. The Commissioner for Education and Human Capital Development, Dr. Lawal Olohungbebe, made this known recently during a "Back to School" campaign for members of the Motorcycle Operators Union of Nigeria (MOUN) at Agbo-Oba, Taiwo Branch in Ilorin West Local Government Area, urging residents to take advantage of the free opportunities to improve their educational and economic prospects. The Commissioner said the programmes are designed to expa...