Kwara State Ministry of Communications

▪︎Digital literacy a necessity, not a luxury: Gov AbdulRazaq Kwara State Government on Friday flagged off the distribution of about two thousand computer devices for public senior secondary schools in the state to equip teachers and students with digital literacy skills. At least 70 public schools cutting across the 16 Local Governments of the state will receive 25 gadgets apiece in the first phase of the educational intervention. The project is being implemented by  the State Adolescent Girls Initiative For Learning And Employment (AGILE) project under the Ministry of Education and Human Capital Development. Performing the flag-off in Ilorin, the state capital, Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, said digital literacy is no longer a luxury but a necessity in today's global economy, noting that education remains the bedrock of sustainable development.  The Governor, who spoke through the Deputy Governor, Elder Kayode Alabi, said the programme further attests to the co...

The Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN) has ranked Kwara State first in Northern Nigeria in the recently concluded Professional Qualifying Examination (PQE) for teachers, with a 93.8 per cent pass rate. The recognition was conveyed in a congratulatory letter addressed to Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq and signed by the Registrar and Chief Executive of TRCN, Dr (Mrs.) Ronke Soyombo. According to the council, 678 candidates registered for the examination, 616 sat for it, while 578 passed, representing a 93.8 per cent success rate. The council said the performance demonstrated the high calibre of educators being nurtured under the AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq administration. Reacting to the recognition, the Commissioner for Education and Human Capital Development, Dr Lawal Olohungbebe, described the feat as an independent validation of the governor's sustained investment in education and teacher quality. Olohungbebe attributed the achievement to the administration...

The Kwara State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to improving quality of healthcare services for women and children through stronger collaboration, evidence-based interventions and sustained quality improvement across health facilities. The Commissioner for Health, Dr Amina Ahmed El-Imam, represented by the State SWAP Desk Officer, Dr Ola Ahmed, stated this at the 2nd Quarter Meeting of the Kwara State Reproductive, Newborn, Maternal, Child and Adolescent Health (RNMCAH) Quality of Care Technical Working Group, held recently at the Ministry Headquarters, Ilorin. Dr El-Imam said the state had made progress in strengthening quality of care, emphasizing the need to translate validated data and evidence into practical actions that would improve service delivery and health outcomes. She urged members of the Technical Working Group to critically review available data, identify service delivery gaps and develop actionable strategies to address identified challenges across ...

The Kwara State Government has inaugurated a comprehensive Viral Hepatitis Elimination Roadmap, reaffirming its commitment to eliminating the disease as a public health threat in the state by 2030. The roadmap, unveiled in Ilorin on Monday, is themed “Let’s Break It Down” and is designed to strengthen prevention, diagnosis, treatment, surveillance and public awareness of viral hepatitis across the state. Speaking at the event, the Kwara State Commissioner for Health, Dr Amina El-Imam, described the launch as a significant milestone in the state’s efforts to strengthen preventive healthcare and achieve Universal Health Coverage. She said the roadmap serves as a strategic blueprint for ending viral hepatitis as a public health threat in Kwara by 2030, in line with the World Health Organisation’s (WHO) global elimination targets. “Viral hepatitis remains a silent killer in our communities. Recent data indicates that Nigeria accounts for approximately 15 per cent of the global ...

The Country Director of Laerdal Global Health, Dr Obinna Orjingene, has commended the Kwara State Government for its sustained commitment to improving maternal and newborn health outcomes, particularly through evidence-based interventions and strategic partnerships. Dr Orjingene stated this during a courtesy visit to the Kwara State Commissioner for Health, Dr Amina Ahmed El-Imam, where he acknowledged the state’s leadership in strengthening quality healthcare delivery and advancing initiatives targeted at reducing preventable maternal and newborn deaths. The engagement further strengthened the partnership between the Kwara State Ministry of Health, Laerdal Global Health and other development partners supporting the state’s health sector reforms through the European Union-funded Strengthening Access to Reproductive and Adolescent Health (EU-SARAH) Project and the implementation of the Safer Birth Bundle of Care (SBBC). As part of the visit, Dr Orjingene formally handed over...

‎The Kwara State Government has urged young people across the state to embrace entrepreneurship, acquire relevant skills and strive to become job creators rather than remain dependent on limited employment opportunities. ‎ ‎The Commissioner for Youth Development, Amb. Ndanusa Usman Shehu, made the call while speaking on a government accountability program, The Platform, aired on Midland FM, Ilorin. ‎ ‎The Commissioner encouraged youths to take advantage of available opportunities to learn skills, develop their talents and explore entrepreneurial ventures capable of making them self-reliant and productive members of society. ‎ ‎He also reflected on the recently concluded 2026 International Youth Day celebration in the state, noting that the government remained committed to ensuring that young people are meaningfully engaged and provided with opportunities to contribute positively to the development of the state. ‎ ‎According to him, the proper engagement of youths has contin...

The Kwara State Signage and Advertisement Agency, (KWASAA) in collaboration with the Advertising Regulatory Council of Nigeria, (ARCON) will on Thursday, August 27, 2026, hold a one-day stakeholders’ engagement on advertisement and campaign communications ahead of the 2027 general elections. The engagement is scheduled to hold at the Ilorin Innovation Hub, Ahmadu Bello Way, Ilorin, by 10:00 a.m. Speaking at the press conference held today at the Ministry of Communications, the Acting General Manager of KWASAA, Oloruntoba Akin Adeyeye, ARPA, said the meeting would bring together political parties, political actors, advertising practitioners, media organizations, security agencies and other relevant stakeholders in the advertising and political communication ecosystem. Adeyeye said the engagement became necessary to create a common understanding on the rules guiding political advertising, campaign communications and the use of public spaces for advertisements as the 2027 elec...

The Kwara State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to empowering young people with the skills, knowledge, and entrepreneurial capacity needed to create jobs, build sustainable businesses, and contribute meaningfully to the state's economic development. The Commissioner for Finance, Dr. Hauwa Nuru, stated this at the opening ceremony of the Kwara State Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones (SAPZ) Project Capacity-Building Programme on Job Creation and Entrepreneurship, held in Ilorin. Dr. Nuru described the programme as a critical component of the administration's efforts to transform agriculture from a subsistence activity into a modern and commercially viable sector capable of creating employment opportunities, generating wealth and promoting inclusive economic growth. According to her, agriculture in Kwara State extends beyond food production, as the government is deliberately focusing on strengthening the agricultural value chain, promoting enterprise de...

The Kwara State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening a strategic partnership with the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) in Nigeria to improve the lives of all residents in the state. The Commissioner for Planning and Economic Development, Dr. Mary Arinde, stated this on Tuesday during a special dinner hosted by the Ministry in honour of the UNFPA Country Representative in Nigeria, Ms. Muriel Mafico. Welcoming the special guest and other dignitaries to the dinner, the Commissioner appreciated the strong synergy between the Kwara State Government and UNFPA, noting the significant contributions of the organisation to various development programmes across the state. Dr. Arinde commended the Governor, Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq for his continued support and commitment to programmes implemented in partnership with UNFPA, stressing that such collaboration has continued to contribute meaningfully to the state’s development agenda. She also appreciated t...

The Kwara State Government, in collaboration with development partners, will commence the In-Between Round Immunization Activity (IBRA) across selected wards and settlements in the 16 Local Government Areas of the state from Saturday, August 15 to Tuesday, August 18, 2026. The four-day exercise is part of efforts to bridge immunity gaps among children who were missed or remained unvaccinated during the previous Oral Polio Immunization exercise conducted earlier this year. The Executive Secretary of the Kwara State Primary Health Care Development Agency (KWSPHCDA), Professor Nusirat Elelu, disclosed this in a press statement issued on Friday from her office along Fate Road, Ilorin. Professor Elelu explained that the In-Between Round Immunization Activity (IBRA) is a targeted vaccination intervention designed to bridge immunity gaps among children who were missed or remained unvaccinated during the previous Oral Polio Immunization exercise conducted earlier this year. She not...

The Kwara State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the rescued residents of Woro community in Kaiama Local Government Area.  As part of its sustained collaboration with development partners and humanitarian organisations, including UNICEF, the government, in collaboration with the Kwara State Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Agency (RUWASSA), distributed intervention materials to the beneficiaries in Ilorin. The intervention programme, held in Ilorin, brought together representatives of the Kwara State Government, UNICEF, RUWASSA, the Ministry of Health, the World Health Organisation, WHO, and E-health Africa, among other stakeholders, to provide immediate support and help improve the wellbeing of the rescued persons from Woro community. Speaking on the intervention, the Commissioner for Water Resources, Hon. Yinusa Lade conveyed the appreciation of the Kwara State Government to UNICEF for its compassion and commitment towards supporting...

The Kwara State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to creating an enabling environment for businesses to thrive, attract investments and stimulate economic growth across the state. The Commissioner for Business, Innovation and Technology, Hon. Damilola Yusuf Adelodun, stated this at the 56th Annual General Meeting of the Kwara Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (KWACCIMA), held at KWACCIMA House, Afon Junction, Ganmo.  The Commissioner who was represented at the occasion by the Director of Industry in the Ministry, Hajia Raliat Bola Salahudeen commended KWACCIMA for its longstanding contributions to the development of the state's business community, noting that businesses had demonstrated resilience, innovation and adaptability despite global economic uncertainties, supply chain disruptions, subsidy removal and foreign exchange challenges.  She said the Ministry remained committed to improving the Ease of Doing Business, supporting existing ...

‎The Kwara State Government has called on youths in the state to take advantage of the numerous opportunities available in agriculture, entrepreneurship and other emerging sectors to become self-reliant and contribute meaningfully to the development of the state and the nation. ‎ ‎The Commissioner for Youth Development, Amb. Ndanusa Usman Shehu, made the call while speaking on a radio programme, Ijoba Mekunu at O FM, as part of activities marking the 2026 International Youth Day, themed “Different Contexts, Common Aspirations.” ‎ ‎Speaking on the theme, the Commissioner advised young people to identify opportunities within their immediate environment and make deliberate efforts to develop themselves, stressing that youths must move beyond waiting for white-collar jobs and explore areas where they can create value and generate income. ‎ ‎Amb. Ndanusa highlighted available financing opportunities for young people, noting that the Bank of Agriculture (BOA) provides loan facili...

The Kwara State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to the welfare and wellbeing of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) and Corps Members serving in the state with the procurement of mattresses for the temporary NYSC Orientation Camp. The mattresses were formally handed over today by the State Commissioner for Youth Development, Amb. Ndanusa Usman Shehu, who was represented at the ceremony by the Chief Administrative Officer of the Ministry, Mr. Bolaji Abubakar. Speaking during the handover, Amb. Ndanusa reaffirmed the state government’s commitment to ensuring that Corps Members are provided with a conducive, safe and comfortable environment throughout their orientation programme. He noted that the provision of the mattresses was part of the government’s continued efforts to address the immediate needs of the temporary camp and improve the overall welfare of Corps Members. The Commissioner expressed appreciation to the Executive Governor of Kwara State, His Excelle...

… Training to Boost Productivity, Maximise Profitability — Livestock Commissioner The Kwara State Government, through the State Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones (SAPZ) Project, has equipped 300 youths across the state with job creation and entrepreneurship skills at a five-day training held at Excellence Hall and Guest House, Pipeline Road, Ilorin. The training was designed to enhance the participants’ entrepreneurial and employability skills. The five-day training, titled “Capacity Building for Youth on Job Creation and Entrepreneurship,” was conducted by D-Positive Global Image Services. It brought together unemployed, underemployed and self-employed participants drawn from the catchment areas of the Kwara SAPZ Agricultural Transformation Centres (ATCs) in Ifelodun, Baruten, Asa and Kaiama Local Government Areas. Speaking at the programme, the State Commissioner for Livestock Development and Chairperson of the Kwara SAPZ Technical Committee, Honourable Oloruntoyos...

 ... Celebrates Youth Potential, Shared Aspirations ‎ ‎Kwara State on Wednesday joined the rest of the world to commemorate the 2026 International Youth Day, with the State Government reaffirming its commitment to creating more opportunities for young people through innovation, entrepreneurship, skills development, agriculture, sports and employment. ‎ ‎The grand finale of the celebration which held at the Ilorin Innovation Hub, brought together youths from across the 16 Local Government Areas of the state, government officials, youth organisations, development partners and other stakeholders to celebrate the contributions, aspirations and potential of young Kwarans. ‎ ‎The celebration, themed “Different Contexts, Common Aspirations,” underscored the shared aspirations of young people across different backgrounds and communities for dignity, education, meaningful opportunities, decent livelihoods and a sustainable future. ‎ In his speech, the executive Governor of the s...

The Kwara State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to achieving outstanding results under the Nigeria for Women Programme (NFWP), with the State determined to surpass the achievements recorded by other States through stronger collaboration, focused implementation and measurable results. The Honourable Commissioner for Finance, Dr. Hauwa Nuru, stated this while welcoming the Federal Project Team and the Ogun State delegation to Kwara for a peer-learning and implementation-support visit. Dr. Nuru assured the visiting teams that Kwara State remains a peaceful and secure environment for development and investment, attributing the prevailing atmosphere to the purposeful leadership of the Executive Governor, Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, CON, and his commitment to protecting lives and properties.  The Commissioner commended the Nigeria for Women Programme for its continued support towards improving the economic and social wellbeing of women across participating states....

The Kwara State Commissioner for Communications, Hon. Bolanle Olukoju, has assured the Nigeria Association of Auctioneers of the state government’s continued support and collaboration towards strengthening the auctioneering profession in the state. Hon. Olukoju gave the assurance when the executive members of the association paid her a courtesy visit to her in Ilorin, where discussions centred on improving the practice of auctioneering and ensuring greater professionalism within the sector. The Commissioner said the state government is willing to work with the association to reposition the process of obtaining auctioneer certificates, with a view to ensuring only qualified and duly recognized persons are permitted to practice the profession. She noted that strengthening the certification process would promote professionalism, protect the integrity of the profession, and provide greater confidence to members of the public who engage the services of auctioneers. The Commissio...

The Executive Secretary of the Kwara State Hospitals Management Board (KW-HMB), Dr. Abdulraheem Malik, has inaugurated a Data Management Committee to strengthen data collection, management, analysis, and utilisation across hospitals and healthcare facilities under the supervision of the Board. The inauguration took place Wednesday at the Conference Room of the Kwara State Hospitals Management Board, Ilorin. Representing the Executive Secretary at the event, the Director of Medical Services and Training, Dr. Femi Joseph, said the initiative was aimed at improving the quality and reliability of health data generated by healthcare facilities, enhancing evidence-based decision-making, and ensuring timely reporting for effective planning and healthcare service delivery. Dr. Malik emphasised that accurate and reliable data remained critical to the effective management of the state’s healthcare system. He stressed that the Board could only make sound administrative and clinical de...

The Kwara State Government has reiterated its commitment to strengthening in-house training for civil servants to enhance their capacity, productivity and efficiency in service delivery. The Acting Head of Service and Permanent Secretary, Service Welfare, Kwara State, Dr. Mrs. Olufunke Mercy Shittu, stated this at the closing ceremony of a three-day capacity-building workshop organised for planning officers in the state civil service. The training, held at De Peace Hotel Conference Centre, Tanke, Ilorin, focused on enhancing participants’ knowledge and practical skills in budget planning, preparation and defence. Dr. Shittu expressed appreciation to the Executive Governor of Kwara State for approving funds for the training, describing the gesture as a demonstration of the administration’s commitment to continuous human capital development in the civil service. She said the positive feedback from participants showed that the workshop had achieved its objectives, ...