Kwara State Ministry of Communications

( L- R: The Permanent Secretary, Alhaji Abubakar Ayinla, the Resource person, Yaya Gegele, Guest Speaker, Dr Yusuf Adiama, representative of Her Excellency, Engr AbdulRahman Giwa, Chairman House Committee on Environment and Health, Hon AbdulRazaq Owolabi, representative of His Excellency, SA Special Duties, Alhaji AbdulRazaq Jiddah, state Commissioner for Environment, Mallam Shehu Ndanusa Usman, Deputy Chairman House Committee on Environment and Health, Hon Medinat, CEO, E-Solution Consults Limited, Mr Fasakin, Head of Waste Department, KEWEPA, Mrs Fasilat Tajudeen and Environmentalist, Mrs Olateju Muteeat during the celebration of World Environment Day, held at Flower Garden, Ilorin, midweek.) Kwara State Government has again charged residents of the state to join hands with the present administration, with the aim of recovering our environments back to a cleaner and greener one, reiterating its commitment to a healthy living environment. The Executive Governor of Kwara S

( L-R: Director, Commerce, Mr. Taiwo Adebisi; Head of Petroleum Monitoring, Mr. AbudulRazaq Jimoh; Vice Chairman, lPMAN, Alhaji Kolade Lukman; Honourable Commissioner for Business, Innovation and Technology, Hon. Damilola Yusuf Adelodun; Chairman, IPMAN, Alhaji Abdullateef Abdulruaf Kamaja; General Secretary, IPMAN, Mr. Oguntade Koji; Deputy Director, Commerce, Alhaji Sani Ibrahim and Head of Department, Export Promotion, Mrs. Fatima Agboola) The Kwara State Government has again reiterated its commitment to ensuring the growth of Industries and empowering Entrepreneurs in order to continue to improve the ease of doing business in the state.    The State Commissioner for Business, Innovation and Technology, Hon. Damilola Yusuf Adelodun, said this yesterday while receiving the delegation from the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN), Kwara State Chapter, in her office. Hon. Damilola mentioned all the programmes on Social  Intervention Schemes put i

(Cross Session of Free Cataract Surgery Beneficiaries at the ongoing Kwara State Government’s Free Medical and Surgical Outreach on Thursday in KWASUTH, Ilorin West LGA) The year 2024 edition of the state-wide free medical and surgical outreach of the Kwara State Government has commenced today at the Kwara State University Teaching Hospital (KWASUTH), Ilorin in Ilorin West Local Government Area of the State.  The medical and surgical outreaches are one of the avenues through which the State Government provides free health care to members of the community in the different local governments of the State.  The Commissioner for Health, Dr. Amina Ahmed El-Imam, who monitored  the outreach centre at KWASUTH, Ilorin, appreciated the health workers for driving Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq's comprehensive health care agenda for the State.  The Commissioner who was in the company of the Chairman House Committee on Health and Environment, Hon. Razak Owolabi, the Deputy Chairman

... As application portal opens, Deadline June 12 ... Govt urges Kwara students to maximise opportunity. MTN Scholarships for the 2024 Academic Year Dear Kwara Students, You are encouraged to apply for the MTN Scholarships for the 2024 Academic Year. The Scholarships Programme consists of two categories: 1. MTN Science and Technology Scholarship (MTN STS):     - This category is open to eligible 300-level students pursuing STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) courses in Nigerian Public Tertiary Institutions, including Universities, Polytechnics, and Colleges of Education.     Qualifications : Applicants must maintain a minimum CGPA of 3.5 or its equivalent annually. 2. MTN Scholarships for Blind Students (MTN SBS) :     - This scholarship is aimed at eligible 200 and 300-level blind students enrolled in any course in Nigerian Public Tertiary Institutions, including Universities, Polytechnics, and Colleges of Education.     Qualifications : Applicants mu

Violence against women has been described as a criminal act which should be discouraged to promote fairness and equality among citizens in the State. The Commissioner for Health, Dr. Amina Ahmed El-Imam, made this known today at the One Day Stakeholder’s Engagement on Advocacy and Prevention of Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) in Kwara State, held at the Noktel Suites, Ilorin. The Commissioner stated that Kwara State Government has always been at the forefront of advocating and preventing violence against women and girls. According to her, "the menace of gender based violence is rampant and should be discouraged. However, in Kwara, women are well-recognized and endowed with cabinet positions for policy making.Kudos to His Excellency Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq CON," she said. The Commissioner who encouraged philanthropists to embrace empowerment initiatives for women and girls as a crucial tool for protecting them, charged all Stakeholders and civil soc

ACHIEVEMENTS 1. PROCUREMENT OF PRELIMINARY EXPLORATION EQUIPMENT Before now, for any possible field exercise for mineral claim findings, the Ministry always rent equipment including GPS, an important tool for determining a mineral site location. The advent of this administration brought in tremendous changes as the Ministry can now boast of having a pair of GPS, Compass clinometer, helmets, field boots, metal detector, weighing balance etc. which can be put into use by the three professional Directorates of the Ministry. 2. ORGANIZED/ HOSTED MINING STAKEHOLDERS’ MEETING/ESTABLISHMENT OF MINING STAKEHOLDERS’ COMMITTEE In a bid to make a turnaround in the Mining sector of the State, the Ministry organized and hosted an inaugural Mining Stakeholders’ meeting, where notable citizens and relevant operators in the State graced the occasion. The event witnessed the attendance of His Excellency, the Deputy Governor, Secretary to the State Government and Head of Service who were ab

- --- Urges citizens to participate in the State's free health intervention. . The Kwara State Government has again announced the commencement of its Free Medical and Surgical Health intervention across all Local Government Areas for the year 2024.  The Commissioner for Health, Dr Amina Ahmed El-lmam made this known today during her interaction with the media in her office at Fate Road, Ilorin. According to her, "I am honoured to stand before you today to announce an initiative that embodies the spirit of compassion and service to our community. Under the visionary leadership of the Executive Governor of Kwara State, His Excellency Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq (CON), we are thrilled to announce the approval of the 2024 Medico-Surgical outreach activities that will bring vital medical services to the doorstep of the least privileged members of our society. This annual initiative underscores our commitment to ensuring that every individual, regardless of their socio

Honourable Commissioner for health Dr Amina Ahmed El-lmam Orientating Students on the the necessity of the HPV vaccine to prevent Cervical cancer. The Kwara State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Amina Ahmed El-Imam took charge of monitoring the administration of the Human Papilloma virus (HPV) vaccination exercise today in Ilorin, the Kwara State Capital. At Floral Secondary School inTanke, Dr. El-Imam stated that the HPV vaccine campaign was aimed at the provision of vital immunizations to adolescent girls to safeguard their future against cervical cancer and other HPV causing cancers.  She emphasized the importance of the vaccination drive in preventing cervical cancer, a leading cause of death among women worldwide, adding that by actively overseeing the implementation of the HPV vaccine program, she has reaffirmed the commitment of the State Government in promoting accessible healthcare for all.   Dr. El-Imam added that the HPV vaccine campaign was crucial towards safeguar

...Holds press briefing on malnutrition, dietary habits, and locally available recipes The Kwara State Government has reiterated its commitment to eradicating malnutrition in the state by using locally available recipes and empowering local farmers with necessary equipment, while also leveraging partnerships with the federal government to implement food safety policies. The State Commissioner for Communications, Hon. Bolanle Olukoju, who was represented by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Alhaji Yahaya Mohammed, stated this today while declaring open a-day press briefing with media representatives and stakeholders across the three senatorial districts on malnutrition, dietary habits, and locally available recipes, the event was organised by the Kwara State Ministry of Communications Food and Nutrition Programme at the Ministry's Conference Room. Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Alhaji Yahaya Mohammed declaring the event open on behalf of the Commissioner for Communicati

   INFRASTRUCTURE The following are the completed infrastructure upgrades. A. COMPLETED FACILITY RENOVATION PROJECTS 1. PHC Alapa 2. PHC Magaji Ngeri 3. PHC Ago Oja 4. Isolation Centre At Sobi Specialist Hospital, Alagbado 5. Health Centre, Aboto-Alfa 6. Comprehensive Health Centre, Ijagbo 7. Comprehensive Health Centre, Babanloma  8. General Hospital, Oro 9. Cottage Hospital, Lade 10. School for Special Needs ONGOING INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS 1. PHC Tanke (Ilorin South LGA) 2. PHC Mawukpan (Edu Lga) 3. Eye Clinic of Sobi Specialist Hospital, Alagbado (Ilorin South) 4. Renovation Of General Hospital/Kwara State University Teaching Hospital (Kwasuth) Toilets 5. Repair Of the Ministry of Health’s Premises 6. The State-of-The-Art Oncology Centre Being Constructed In Partnership With The Abdulsamad Rabiu (ASR Africa) Centre 7. Redesign of The Civil Service Hospital C. PROCUREMENT/SUPPLY 1. Procurement of solar inverters to several health facilities including General Hospital Patigi, Lafiagi,

Rafiu Ajakaye  History is not always written by the victors. Historical narratives are sometimes dominated by the villains who make the loudest noise and have the platforms. Empress Wu expanded the Tang dynasty, reopened China’s Silk Road, and funnelled government’s funding into social services for the poor and the vulnerable. But she made the mistake of letting others tell her story when she left her epitaph blank. In place of her great legacies, those who found her rule unbefitting and at odds with their narrative gave her a new identity: ‘she killed her sister, slaughtered her brothers, murdered her emperor, and poisoned her mother. Both gods and humans hate her’. Even as Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq's administration expended more than N15bn to clear many years of salary, promotion arrears and gratuities, and faces up the daunting task of bridging the infrastructure gaps in basic schools such as fixing classrooms in more than 605 locations, it is commonplace to he

Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq on Tuesday charged Nigerian youth to make informed decisions in their pursuit of personal development, and be guided that whatever their decisions are will impact on the larger society. Speaking in Ilorin at the 1st Kwara Adolescents and Youth Intellectual Summit 2024, the Governor noted that the demography is most significant for the country considering their numerical strength, asking them to always engage in productive ventures.  “As you move from adolescence to youth and full adulthood, I want you to make informed choices and take full responsibility for who you want to be and the kind of country you would like to call your fatherland. That is why this conference is about empowering tomorrow, transforming perspectives, healing minds, and shaping governance,” the Governor said this through Commissioner for Water Resources Usman Yunusa Lade who represented him. “Whatever decisions you make about education and persona

The Ministry currently oversees 8 projects, 2 of which are completed and 6 are ongoing  Two completed projects 1.  Garment factory which is scheduled to create more than 1,000 jobs and foster more investment and entrepreneurship to the state. 2. Sugar film factory: creating 100 direct jobs and more than 500 indirect jobs. The sugar film factory construction is fully completed and operations have now commenced. Six ongoing projects 1.  Information Communication Technology (ICT) Innovation Hub:  - We sign a partnership with IHS Towers in November for the completion and operations of the Innovation Hub   - Innovation Hub is projected to train not less than 10,000 youths once it operational  -The Innovation Hub is scheduled to be completed by July 2024 2. Ilorin International Conference Center:  - This conference center is the cornerstone of activities and events in Kwara state, from possibly Hosting the MBA Conference, International Business conference, and other cooperate bod

Key Achievements of Ministry of Finance in the Last One Year  1. Strengthening Public Financial Management (PFM) Reforms • Continued Implementation: The PFM reforms, which began in May 2019, have been further strengthened, leading to better business transactions and informed decision-making in project implementation. • Impact: Enhanced transparency, accountability, and prompt payments have been observed, significantly improving government operations. 2. Deployment of Treasury Single Account (TSA) Solution • Automation of Payment Processes: The TSA solution has automated payment processes, significantly reducing the time required to release funds to Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs). • Efficiency Gains: This deployment has eliminated administrative bottlenecks, ensuring more efficient fund management. 3. Implementation of International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS) • Transition to Accrual-Basis Accounting: The shift from cash-basis to accrual-basis ac

- Resuscitation of the Waste Management Intervention Scheme with the:  - Procurement of two (2) Fork Lift for waste management - Procurement of Two (2) additional tipper for waste management -Acquisition of Thirty (30) new Roro Bins - Overhauling of 3 Compactor Trucks - Overhauling of 2 Dino Trucks - Repair of 1 Tipper that has been grounded for years - Refurbishment and deployment of (Roro bins) at strategic location within the State. - Daily cleaning of waste generated within the metropolis to dump sites - Clearing of age-long illegal Dump sites at Ilupeju Sango Area and Okelele Community, Ilorin. - Completion of Flower Garden Project, Ilorin. - Collaborated with the FG for the dredging and concrete embankment of Asa River in Ilorin metropolis. - Desilting of some identified silted Drainage within Ilorin Metropolis. - Keyed into the Agro-Climatic Resilience Semi-Arid Landscapes team (ACReSAL) Project for Effective service delivery - Enforcement of sanitation rules, weekly