Kwara State Ministry of Communications

The Kwara State Government has stepped up efforts to attract international investment, showcasing opportunities across key economic sectors at the Nigeria Investment Forum 2026, held at the Consulate General of Nigeria in New York. At the forum, themed “Connecting Capital to Opportunity: Investing in Africa’s Next Frontier,” the state highlighted opportunities in agriculture, agro-processing, solid minerals, manufacturing, livestock, aquaculture, tourism, technology, energy and infrastructure. It also presented ongoing reforms designed to promote transparency, improve regulatory efficiency and create a more predictable, investor-friendly business environment. Presenting Kwara’s investment proposition, the Commissioner for Finance, Dr Hauwa Nuru, said the state was strategically positioned to become a major hub for production, processing, trade and enterprise. She identified its central location, agricultural potential, mineral resources, peaceful environment, expanding infr...

The Kwara State Ministry of Health, has organized a three-day workshop to develop the 2027 Annual Operational Plan (AOP) for the state’s health sector, with a focus on strengthening healthcare delivery and ensuring effective implementation of priority health interventions. The workshop, held recently in Omu-Aran, Headquarters, Irepodun Local Government Area, brought together key programme officers, heads of units and directorates, representatives of health agencies and development partners to identify priority activities, establish implementation strategies and develop a coordinated roadmap for the state’s health sector in the coming year. In her remarks, Commissioner for Health, Dr Amina Ahmed El-Imam, represented by the Director of Planning, Research and Statistics, Mr Kamaldeen Kolapo, expressed optimism that the workshop would produce a comprehensive and result oriented operational plan capable of improving the quality of healthcare services and activities across Kwara ...

The Kwara State Ministry of Health, has organized a three-day workshop to develop the 2027 Annual Operational Plan (AOP) for the state’s health sector, with a focus on strengthening healthcare delivery and ensuring effective implementation of priority health interventions. The workshop, held recently in Omu-Aran, Headquarters, Irepodun Local Government Area, brought together key programme officers, heads of units and directorates, representatives of health agencies and development partners to identify priority activities, establish implementation strategies and develop a coordinated roadmap for the state’s health sector in the coming year. In her remarks, Commissioner for Health, Dr Amina Ahmed El-Imam, represented by the Director of Planning, Research and Statistics, Mr Kamaldeen Kolapo, expressed optimism that the workshop would produce a comprehensive and result oriented operational plan capable of improving the quality of healthcare services and activities across Kwara ...

The Network Against Child Trafficking, Abuse and Labour (NACTAL), Kwara State, has elected new executive members to pilot the affairs of the organisation for the next four years. The newly elected officers , who were presented at the Kwara State Ministry of Justice on Friday included; the State Coordinator, Mrs. Zainab Bolajoko Balogun PhD; Deputy Coordinator, Mr. Adeola Adewusi PhD; Secretary, Lawyer Ruquyyah AbdulAziz; Public Relations Officer, Alhaja Balikis Oladimeji; and the Treasurer, Hajia Nimat Labaika. Welcoming the new officers at the state Ministry of Justice, the state Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Senior Ibrahim Sulyman, who congratulated the officers on acquiring trust from the organisation's general body and their readiness to lead, pledged the state government's continued support for them to function optimally to realize the aim of the organisation. Represented by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Barr. Sabitiyu Kikelomo Grill...

... Expresses Satisfaction With Conduct... The Kwara State Universal Basic Education Board (KWSUBEB), has  conducted a Computer-Based Test (CBT), promotion examination for every category of its workforce that are due for the 2026 promotion exercise.   The examinees comprised teachers, non teaching staff and those working at the Board's Headquarters. The exercise, which took place across the three senatorial districts of the, started at 9:00am across the centres. The Executive Chairman of KWSUBEB, Professor Sheu Raheem Adaramaja who monitored some of the centres in Kwara Central and Kwara South, expressed satisfaction with the turnout and comportment of the staff during the CBT examination  Among the examination centres visited in Kwara Central included; the Kwara State College of Education in Ilorin and the College of Health Technology in Offa, Adebat Resources CBT centre Oyun Kwara South, respectively.  According to the SUBEB Chairman  "...

The Kwara State Commissioner for Environment, Hajia Nafisat Musa-Buge, has charged Community Development Officers (CDOs) and Heads of Department (HODs) from the 16 Local Government Areas of the state to ensure transparency, accountability, and environmental sustainability in the implementation of the Labour Intensive Public Workfare (LIPW) component of NG-CARES 2.0. The Commissioner gave the charge during the LIPW pre-orientation training for Local Government Community Development Officers and Heads of Departments, held on Thursday at Fresh Hotel, Ilorin. The training was aimed at strengthening collaboration between the State Delivery Platform and Local Government Officials to ensure transparent implementation and improved support for poor and vulnerable households across Kwara State. The Hon. Commissioner who was represented by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Environment, Dr. Abubakar Olayiwola Ayinla described the programme as a timely intervention to cus...

...as AbdulRazaq Approves Digital Healthcare Initiative, Staff Training Begins in November The Kwara State Government is set to introduce Electronic Medical Records (EMR) across state-owned hospitals under the HOPE-PHC Project, following approval by Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, CON, in a move to modernise healthcare delivery and improve patient care. The initiative, being implemented through the Kwara State Hospitals Management Board (KW-HMB), aims to improve administrative efficiency, strengthen patient information management and advance digital transformation across the state’s public healthcare system. The rollout builds on an earlier hospital digitalisation pilot involving six hospitals and ongoing efforts to integrate digital solutions into healthcare service delivery. As part of the preparations, staff training is scheduled to commence in November 2026 to equip healthcare personnel with the skills required to operate the system effectively. The initiative compleme...

The Kwara State Government, in collaboration with VisionSpring, has organised a free eye screening and eyeglasses distribution exercise as part of activities to commemorate the 2026 World Sight Day. The outreach, organised by the Kwara State Primary Health Care Development Agency (KWSPHCDA) in partnership with VisionSpring, was on Thursday held at the Primary Health Care Centre, Oko Erin, Ilorin, under the theme, “Love Your Eyes.” Flagging off the exercise, the Executive Secretary of KWSPHCDA, Professor Nusirat Elelu, said the initiative was part of the state government's ongoing efforts to improve access to essential eye care services and promote healthy vision among residents. Prof. Elelu urged beneficiaries to prioritise their eye health by adopting proper eye care practices and seeking prompt medical attention whenever they experience eye-related problems. She stressed that early detection and appropriate treatment of eye conditions were essential to pre...

The Kwara State Commissioner for Finance, Dr Hauwa Nuru, has received the Kwara Political Award 2026 in recognition of her leadership, fiscal responsibility, transparency and commitment to accountability in public financial management. Organised by Symbol Magazine, the award recognises individuals whose leadership and service have contributed to Kwara State’s development and progress. Speaking while receiving the award, Dr Nuru said the transformation across the state went beyond visible infrastructure, stressing that sustainable development depended on sound financial management, fiscal discipline, transparency and accountability. She noted that since Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq assumed office in 2019, prudent management of public resources and accountability had remained central to the administration’s governance approach. According to her, the government prioritised putting the state’s finances on a sound and sustainable footing, thereby creating a foundation for inv...

The Kwara State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to expanding access to quality family planning information and services as part of efforts to improve maternal and child health, as well as promote healthier families across the state. The Commissioner for Health, Dr Amina Ahmed El-Imam, stated this during a high level stakeholders meeting organized by Kwara State Ministry of Health in commemoration of the 2026 World Contraception Day, held at Silver Gate Hotel, Ilorin, with the theme, “A Choice for All.” Dr El-Imam said family planning remained critical to promoting healthy birth spacing, reducing preventable maternal and infant complications, and enabling individuals and couples to make informed decisions about their reproductive health. She stressed the need to ensure that family planning services were available, accessible, affordable and provided with dignity, privacy and respect, noting that achieving these objectives required sustained commitment and collaborat...

The Kwara State Public Procurement Agency (KW-PPA) has sought the collaboration of the Office of the Auditor-General for Kwara State to institutionalise and ensure the effective implementation of the Annual Procurement Plan across Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) of the state. The GM/CEO of KW-PPA, QS. Raheem Abdulbaki, made the appeal during a working visit to the Office of the Auditor-General, where he emphasised the need to integrate procurement planning into the state’s budget preparation process to strengthen financial discipline, transparency, accountability and value for money. Abdulbaki explained that the Annual Procurement Plan would provide a structured framework for MDAs to identify their procurement needs, establish priorities, estimate costs, determine appropriate procurement methods and set realistic.  implementation timelines in line with the approved budget. He stressed that procurement planning should begin before funds are made available and...

The Commissioner for Finance, Kwara State, Dr. Hauwa Nuru, has highlighted the commitment of the administration of Governor Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, CON, to prudent financial management, transparency, accountability and improved welfare of citizens since assuming office in 2019. Dr. Nuru stated this while receiving an Award of Excellence from the Adeta Primary School Old Pupils Association, in recognition of her contributions to education and support for the association’s community development initiatives. According to the Commissioner, Governor AbdulRazaq, from the beginning of his administration, made sound financial management, transparency and accountability key priorities, with a deliberate commitment to ensuring that the State’s resources are responsibly managed and deployed for the benefit of the people. She explained that the administration has consistently demonstrated that fiscal responsibility must ultimately translate into better welfare, impro...

Kwara State Commissioner for Health, Dr Amina Ahmed El-Imam, has received the Overall Best Performing Commissioner Award in Kwara State at the Kwara Political Awards. The award, which recognised her contributions to the health sector, was received by Dr El-Imam in appreciation of her leadership and the efforts of the Ministry of Health and its agencies towards improving healthcare delivery in the state. In her remarks, Dr El-Imam attributed the recognition to the opportunity and support provided by the administration of Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, saying the award was not only a personal achievement but a reflection of the collective efforts of stakeholders across the health sector. She said, “It is not because we are the best. It is because we are lucky, privileged and blessed. We had no choice but to give our absolute best as subsector leaders and as the Commissioner for Health.” Dr El-Imam dedicated the award to Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, whom she described as...

The Acting Head of Service and Permanent Secretary, Service Welfare, Kwara State, Dr. (Mrs.) Olufunke Mercy Shittu, has called on civil servants, youths and the general public to cultivate a strong reading culture as a pathway to knowledge, professional excellence and a safer society. Dr. Shittu made the call on Wednesday, at the 2026 Readers’ Day Celebration held at the Kwara State Library Main Hall, Ilorin, with the theme: “Open a Book, Close the Door Against Insecurity: Reading for Peace and a Safer Nigeria.” The Acting Head of Service, who attended the event alongside Directors and other officials from the Office of the Head of Service, described reading as a lifelong habit capable of broadening the mind, improving communication skills and equipping individuals with the ability to think critically and make informed decisions. She stressed that reading should not be regarded merely as an academic activity or something reserved for examinations, but should become an integ...

  …Bata Praises Ladan for Undertaking People-Oriented Projects The Kwara State Government has commissioned a number of multi-million-naira projects executed by the Ilorin West Local Government Council under the leadership of the Executive Chairman, Hon. Abdulrahman Shehu Ladan. The projects were commissioned on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, on behalf of the State Government by the Commissioner for Local Government, Chieftaincy Affairs and Community Development, Hon. Abubakar Abdullahi Bata, who represented the Executive Governor of Kwara State, Mallam Abdulrahman AbdulRazaq, the Chairman, Nigeria's Governors forum. Speaking during the commissioning exercise, Hon. Bata said the projects were not only about physical infrastructure but also represented the administration's commitment to appreciating the people, responding to their needs and restoring their confidence in government. He said the commissioning was an opportunity to appreciate the people of the benefiting Comm...

The Executive Secretary of the Kwara State Primary Health Care Development Agency (KWSPHCDA), Prof. Nusirat Elelu, has been honoured with the Healthcare Impact Award in recognition of her contributions to strengthening primary healthcare delivery and improving access to quality healthcare services across the state. Prof. Elelu received the award on Wednesday at the 2026 Kwara Political Awards, held at the Starwood 02 Arena, Ola-Olu Area, along Offa Garage, Ilorin. The ceremony was organised by Symbol Magazine and Kwara Alert Newspaper. The organisers said the award was presented in recognition of Prof. Elelu’s leadership and contributions to the advancement of primary healthcare in Kwara State, particularly her efforts to improve the delivery of essential health services and support initiatives aimed at enhancing the wellbeing of residents. The award ceremony, held under the theme, “Honouring AbdulRazaq’s Inspiring Leadership, Building on Kwara’s Gains for Tomor...

The Kwara State Government has employed a former beneficiary of the Children’s Reception Centre (CRC), Bukola Alake Toyin, as an Assistant Education Officer (Special Needs), in recognition of her resilience and academic achievement after years under the care and protection of the State. Her transition from institutional care to professional employment marks a significant milestone in her life and demonstrates the impact of sustained government intervention in the lives of vulnerable children. Alake, who received comprehensive educational support from the State Government from primary school through tertiary education, paid a thank you visit to the Commissioner for Social Development, Hajiya Mariam Nnafatima Imam, PhD, at her office on Tuesday to express her appreciation to the Executive Governor of Kwara State, Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, CON, for her appointment. Receiving Alake, the Commissioner described her achievement as a reflection of the State Government’s commit...

  The Kwara State Public Procurement Agency (KW-PPA) has expressed satisfaction with the significant improvements recorded in the procurement processes of the International Vocational, Technical and Entrepreneurship Centre (IVTEC), Ajasse-Ipo, Irepodun Local Government Area of the state. The Agency also praised the Management of the Centre for its record keeping during the 2025 financial year, noting that it was a major shift from past experiences. The commendation was made by the General Manager/Chief Executive Officer of the KW-PPA, QS. Raheem Abdulbaki, while presenting the outcome of the Agency’s 2025 Procurement Processes Review Exercise at the Centre. QS. Abdulbaki said the review revealed noticeable improvements in the procurement processes and procedures of the Centre, particularly in the maintenance and keeping of procurement records. He described the development as commendable, noting that it demonstrated the Centre’s positive response to the need for greater ...

The Kwara State Government has flagged off the distribution of 10,000 improved cocoa seedlings to farmers across the State’s cocoa-producing Local Government Areas. The seedlings, allocated to Kwara State by the Cocoa Research Institute of Nigeria (CRIN), are improved planting materials capable of producing their first fruits within 18 months, making them suitable for establishing new cocoa farms and replacing ageing or less productive trees. The Supervising Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development, Mrs Oloruntoyosi Thomas, flagged-off the distribution at an inauguration ceremony, held in Owa Kajola, Isin Local Government Area, recently. Mrs Thomas who was represented at the event by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Mrs. Funke Sokoya, reaffirmed the State Government’s commitment to providing cocoa farmers with quality planting materials. She urged beneficiaries to adopt recommended agronomic practices and give the young plants proper care to ensure healthy...