Kwara State Ministry of Communications

The Kwara State Government has reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to improving the welfare of workers and pensioners while sustaining prudent financial management, economic growth, and inclusive development across the State. The Commissioner for Finance, Dr. Hauwa Nuru, stated that the administration of Governor Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, CON, has continued to place the welfare of workers at the center of its governance agenda through prompt payment of salaries and pensions, progressive welfare policies, and sound public financial management. According to Dr. Nuru, one of the defining achievements of the present administration has been its commitment to restoring confidence in the State's public finances while ensuring that workers receive their entitlements as and when due. "Since assuming office, His Excellency has demonstrated exceptional commitment to the welfare of workers and pensioners. The administration cleared inherited salary and pension backlogs a...

The Kwara State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting the mental health and overall well-being of persons with disabilities through inclusive policies and programmes that promote dignity, equal opportunities, and social inclusion. The Honourable Commissioner for Social Development, Hajia Mariam Nnafatima Imam, PhD, stated this on Wednesday during a programme organised by the Kwara State Ministry of Social Development to commemorate the 2026 World Mental Health Day. The event, themed "Mental Health for All: Prioritizing the Well-being of Persons with Disabilities," was held at the Registry Hall of the Ministry in Ilorin, the state capital. In her address, the Commissioner described mental health as an essential component of overall well-being, stressing that it deserves the same level of attention as physical health. She noted that persons with disabilities often face emotional, psychological, and social challenges, making it imperative ...

The Kwara State Government has again equipped women farmers cross the local government areas of the Kwara SAPZ Project locations in the state with tips on how to apply the emerging technological trends to agricultural practice to blend with the climate, as underscored in the Kwara State Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones (SAPZ) Project. The event, which took place today at E-Phoenix Hotel, Ilorin, with the theme "Sensitisation Workshop for Women's  Women's Agricultural Co-operatives, Small and Medium Enterprises on Climate-Smart Agricultural Technology", took the participants through climate change, emerging start agricultural technology and building farmers' relience in Kwara SAPZ. Declaring the workshop open, the Commissioner for the Ministry of Livestock Development, Honourable Oloruntoyosi Thomas, congratulated the participants for being part of the sensitisation session, stating that they were representing other women in the state. The Commi...

The Office of the Accountant-General, Kwara State, has clarified issues surrounding the payment of workers' salaries, reaffirming that the Kwara State Government remains fully committed to the prompt payment of salaries and the welfare of its workforce. The Accountant-General of Kwara State, Mallam Abdulganiyu Sani clarified this while responding to concerns raised by organized labour following its July 6 2026 meeting. According to the Accountant-General, salaries for May and June 2026 were duly prepared, funded, processed, and paid by the State Government, stressing that reports suggesting otherwise do not reflect the true position. "I wish to state categorically that salaries for May and June 2026 were duly processed and paid. The assertion that the State failed to pay salaries for these two months is incorrect. Where a few employees are yet to receive their salaries, such cases are isolated and are largely due to payroll validation, staff verification, and compl...

The Commissioner for Youth Development, Ambassador Ndanusa Usman Shehu, has again commended the giant strides of Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq in youth development across the state.  The Commissioner dropped this commendation during a radio programme at Albarka FM Ilorin on Tuesday where he described Governor AbdulRazaq as a youth-friendly leader whose administration has continued to create platforms for young people to thrive, excel and become self-reliant. He appreciated the Governor for his consistent support, investment and political will towards programmes and initiatives that directly impact the lives of Kwara youths. The Commissioner also used the opportunity to sensitize the public on the ongoing Nigeria Jubilee Fellows Programme, NJFP. In his words, "NJFP is an initiative of the Federal Government of Nigeria, funded by the European Union and implemented by UNDP. The programme is designed to tackle youth unemployment by connecting qualified Nigerian graduates w...

The Kwara State  Fiscal Responsibility Commission (KWFRC) Management Board has paid an assessment tour to  Ilorin West local government to inspect the various projects executed by  the  Council.      The Chairman of the Commission,  Barr. Abubakar Othman accompanied by other members explained that the visit was part of the Commission responsibility at ensuring fiscal discipline,  transparency, and accountability in the execution of government projects.  Barr. Abubakar stated that this was with the aim of achieving the State Government objective of ensuring efficient service delivering at the grassroots level. The Chairman of Ilorin West Local Government, Hon. Shehu AbdulRahman Babatunde, in his remark, appreciated the Commission for the oversight visit and reaffirmed the Council's commitment to transparency, accountability, and responsible management of public funds . Hon. AbdulRahman Babatunde affirmed that the administratio...

The Kwara State High Court sitting in Ilorin has struck out a suit challenging the installation of His Royal Majesty, Oba Isiaka Babatunde Abdulmalik as the Alagunji of Agunji in Ifelodun Local Government Area of the state. The suit was filed by Taye Bello and Others, represented by Barrister Ibrahim Alabidun, against the Governor of Kwara State, Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, and the Ifelodun Local Government Council.  The claimants had contended that Oba Abdulmalik was not from a recognised ruling house and was therefore not qualified to be installed as the Alagunji of Agunji. In his defence, the state Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Senior Ibrahim Sulyman, filed a Statement of Defence and a Notice of Preliminary Objection challenging the competence of the action. Delivering his ruling on Friday in Ilorin, Honourable Justice Muritala Folorunsho upheld the preliminary objection argued on behalf of the State Government by the Attorney Gene...

The Kwara State Government, in collaboration with  United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) under the E U. SARAH Programme have commenced training of 193 Volunteer Health Mobilizers (VHMs) drawn from 193 wards across the state to strengthen demand for quality maternal, newborn and child health services. The two-day residential training, which took place at Monarch Hotel, Ilorin, is aimed at equipping the volunteers with the knowledge and skills needed to mobilize communities, promote healthy practices and increase the utilisation of essential healthcare services. Speaking at the Opening ceremony, the Permanent Secretary, Kwara State Ministry of Health, Dr. Taoheed Abdullahi, who  represented  the Commissioner for Health, Dr Amina Ahmed El-Imam, said the training was designed to accelerate demand generation activities under the RAMCAN programme and ultimately eliminate maternal and neonatal mortality in the state. She explained that the Volunteer Health Mobilize...

The Kwara State Government has recorded another major milestone with the commissioning and handover of what is described as Nigeria's first high-capacity medical waste incinerator dedicated to primary healthcare facilities. The landmark project, which was commissioned and officially handed over on Friday through the Immunization Plus and Malaria Progress by Accelerating Coverage and Transforming Services (IMPACT) Project to the Kwara State Primary Health Care Development Agency (KWSPHCDA) at the Primary Health Care Centre, Oke-Oyi, Ilorin, is expected to revolutionize medical waste management, enhance environmental safety, and improve the quality of healthcare service delivery across Kwara State. The IMPACT Project is a strategic health intervention designed to strengthen primary healthcare systems through improved immunization services, malaria control, maternal and child healthcare, health systems strengthening, and other critical investments aimed at improving health...

The Kwara State Government in collaboration with its development partners has inaugurated the State Malaria Advocacy, Communication and Social Mobilization (ACSM) Committee and the Malaria Social Mobilization Group as part of efforts to strengthen malaria prevention and control across the state. The inauguration, held in Ilorin, brought together government officials, development partners, health stakeholders, and community representatives committed to advancing malaria elimination across the state. Declaring the ACSM quarterly meeting open in Ilorin, the Director Public Health, Ministry of Health, Dr.Oluwatosin Fakayode , observed that malaria cases were linked to environmental factors. The Director who spoke through the Head of Malaria Case Management in Kwara State, Dr Kazeem Oladapo, explained that malaria transmission is driven by environment where mosquitoes breed and survive. The expert observed that more than half of all malaria cases in Nigeria could be traced direc...

The Kwara State Government, in collaboration with development partners, will commence the In-Between Round Immunization Activity (IBRA) across 1,014 settlements in 128 wards of the state from Thursday, July 2 to Sunday, July 5, 2026, as part of efforts to close immunity gaps and interrupt the transmission of poliovirus. The Executive Secretary of the Kwara State Primary Health Care Development Agency (KWSPHCDA), Professor Nusirat Elelu, disclosed this in a press statement issued on Wednesday from her office along Fate Road, Ilorin. Professor Elelu explained that the In-Between Round Immunization Activity (IBRA) is a targeted vaccination intervention conducted between major immunization campaign rounds to vaccinate children missed during previous exercises and strengthen immunity in high-risk communities. According to her, the intervention is designed to rapidly close immunity gaps and reduce the risk of continued poliovirus transmission. She noted that the objectives of the...

As part of ongoing efforts to ensure effective stakeholder engagement and the successful implementation of the Environmental and Social Management Plans (ESMPs) and Resettlement Action Plan (RAP) in Kwara State, the JEI-BIODOC Joint Venture (JV) Consultants, in collaboration with the Kwara ACReSAL technical team, have commenced a field assessment exercise across the state. The team, led by the Lead Coordinating Consultant, Ahmed Yousuf, on Monday met with the Kwara ACReSAL technical team at the project's office in Ilorin, the Kwara State capital. The meeting focused on implementation planning and field assessment strategies aimed at ensuring the effective preparation and execution of the ESMPs and RAP across project intervention sites in the state. Welcoming the consultants, the State Project Coordinator, Alhaji Shamsideen Olatunbosun Aregbe, underscored the importance of proper documentation and effective implementation of the assignment. He stressed that every aspect ...

The Kwara State Government has carried out a special intervention to remove vulnerable persons with mental health conditions from major streets and public places across Ilorin metropolis as part of its ongoing efforts to promote public safety, environmental sanitation, and the welfare of vulnerable persons. The operation was carried out on Monday by officers of the Ministry of Social Development in collaboration with relevant security agencies and other stakeholders, leading to the successful rescue of several persons with mental health conditions from various locations within the metropolis. Speaking on the exercise, the Honourable Commissioner for Social Development, Hajia Mariam Nnafatima Imam, PhD, charged the officers to conduct the operation professionally, humanely, and with the utmost respect for the dignity and rights of the affected persons. The Commissioner said the intervention reflects the commitment of the Kwara State Government, under the leadersh...

The Kwara State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to implementing sustainable reforms that promote economic growth, attract investments, and enhance the ease of doing business across the State. The Commissioner for Finance and Chairman of the Kwara State Ease of Doing Business Council, Dr. Hauwa Nuru, stated this while speaking as a panelist at the Annual Summit of the Nigeria Institute of Public Relations (NIPR), Kwara State Chapter. Dr. Nuru said the administration of Governor Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq is committed not only to implementing reforms but also to strengthening stakeholder engagement and investor confidence through effective communication and transparency.  She noted that the Ease of Doing Business Council has continued to serve as a platform for regular dialogue with the private sector, enabling the government to identify and address needs of investors and businesses.  She highlighted several reforms introduced by the administration, inclu...

The Kwara State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to combating substance abuse and illicit drug trafficking as stakeholders gathered to commemorate the 2026 International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Drug Trafficking. Speaking at the event, the First Lady of Kwara State, Amb. (Prof.) Olufolake AbdulRazaq represented by the  Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Health, Dr Taoheed Abdulahi, described drug abuse as a major public health and social challenge with devastating effects on individuals, families, communities, and the nation's economy. The First Lady noted that the state government, under the leadership of Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, has continued to support drug control activities through the Kwara State Drug Control Committee.  She disclosed that the committee has intensified evidence-based drug prevention programmes across schools and communities in all  the 16 Local Government Areas of the state. She emphasized that addressing substanc...

The Kwara State Government has officially handed over five newly refurbished and fully equipped ambulances to the Kwara State Hospital Management Board as part of its continued commitment to strengthening emergency medical services and improving access to quality healthcare across the state. The ambulances, refurbished by the Kwara State Primary Health Care Development Agency (KWSPHCDA) under the Human Capital Opportunities for Prosperity and Equity (HOPE) Project, are expected to significantly improve emergency response and referral services while strengthening the linkage between primary and secondary healthcare facilities. Speaking on Thursday during the official handover ceremony at the Agency's premises, the Executive Secretary of KWSPHCDA, Professor Nusirat Elelu, described the initiative as another demonstration of the Kwara State Government's unwavering commitment to building a resilient and efficient healthcare system. Professor Elelu, who was represented b...

The Kwara State Government has reiterated its commitment to supporting evidence-based interventions that advance Universal Health Coverage and reduce maternal and neonatal mortality. The state Commissioner for Health, Dr Amina Ahmed El-Imam, made this known at a State-Level Multiple Micronutrient Supplementation (MMS) Costed Implementation Plan Development Workshop held in Agawood Hotel, pipeline ROAD, Ilorin According to her, the state has continued to record significant progress in maternal and child health through investments in primary healthcare, immunization, maternal health services, health insurance coverage, and health system strengthening.  The Commissioner who spoke through the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Dr Taoheed Abdullahi, explained that thousands of pregnant women continue to access skilled birth attendance services across health facilities, while the Kwara State Health Insurance Scheme has expanded access to essential maternal and child healthc...

The Kwara State Ministry of Communications has emerged as a finalist in the Knowledge Hub category of the 2026 National Spokespersons Awards organised by Image Merchants Promotion Limited (IMPR), publishers of PRNigeria and Spokespersons’ Digest. The recognition, according to the Kwara State Commissioner for Communications, Hon. Bolanle Olukoju, underscores the Ministry’s growing profile in strategic communication and knowledge management. Hon. Olukoju explained that the Ministry’s emergence as a finalist in the prestigious national awards reflects its commitment to excellence, innovation, and professionalism in public communications. Reacting to the development, the Commissioner described the recognition as a testament to the dedication and hard work of the Ministry in advancing effective communication and information management in Kwara State. According to her, “this recognition is both humbling and encouraging. It reflects our unwavering commitment to building a Ministry...

The Kwara State Public Procurement Agency (KWPPA) has organized a one-day training on public procurement processes, rules, regulations and procedures for the management and staff of Kwara State University of Education (KWASUED), Ilorin. Speaking at the opening of the training, the General Manager of KWPPA, QS Raheem Abdulbaki, appreciated the University management for providing a platform to strengthen procurement knowledge and promote best practices within the institution. Abdulbaki described public procurement as a critical component of governance and public administration, stressing the need for transparency, accountability, fairness and value for money in the management of public resources. He noted that the training was aimed at enhancing participants' understanding of procurement planning, budgeting, tendering procedures, bid evaluation, contract management and compliance with the State Public Procurement Law and Guidelines. The General Manager urged officers invo...

The Kwara State Government has described the scale of drug seizures in the state as “alarming” and is urging media organisations to amplify anti-drug campaigns. Commissioner for Communications, Hon. Bolanle Olukoju, made the call on Wednesday in Ilorin during the 2026 International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking. She commended the NDLEA for its relentless efforts to prevent dangerous substances from reaching communities across Kwara. “Imagine if all these drugs got into our towns and into the hands of children. It is alarming. Every time they stop one channel, another emerges. Just look at the brand-new V8 Jeep used to convey drugs; without intelligence, nobody would suspect it,” Olukoju said. She also noted that the creativity of traffickers makes the fight more urgent and complex. Olukoju stressed that the government alone cannot win the war against drug abuse without the media. She urged journalists, broadcasters and online platforms to use their reach to...