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KWSG EXCITED OVER PATIGI ECOLOGICAL PROJECTS

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The Commissioner for Local Government, Chieftaincy Affairs and Community Development, Hon. Abdullahi Abubakar Bata assessing the newly constructed modern dual culvert and the old wooden bridge in Kparumagi Community of Patigi, during the inspection of ongoing ecological projects in Patigi. *…Community head, others shower appreciation*  In continuation of the ongoing ecological projects inspection across the 16 Local Government Council Areas of Kwara State, the Commissioner for the Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy Affairs and Community Development, Hon. Abdullah Abubakar Bata  has expressed excitement over the ecological projects at Patigi Local Government Area of the State. The Commissioner who could not hide his excitement over the projects, expressed satisfaction on the construction of the dual box culverts at the Kparumagi area of Patigi. While reiterating the multiple advantages the project, he thanked the people for their patience, acknowledging the challenges they had to

KWSG REINTRODUCES FREE BUS PALLIATIVE TO EASE TRANSPORT COSTS

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The Kwara State Government has again  reintroduced bus palliative support to provide relief to residents of Ilorin Metropolis amidst the current economic challenges in Nigeria.  The Commissioner for Business, Innovation and Technology, Hon. Damilola Yusuf Adelodun, disclosed this today in her office, saying that launched as  this initiative is part of the State's efforts to cushion the effects of rising transportation costs. The Commissioner noted that the designated buses are made available to provide free transportation to all residents, pointing out that these buses are heavily subsidized transport services on specific routes within Ilorin, the State capital.  Hon. Damilola said the buses will cover key routes such as Sango, Ogidi, Mandate, Post Office, Amoyo, among others, stressing that this will ensure that commuters, especially, students, workers and low income earners, can move across the city with ease.  The Commissioner emphasized that the State government is committed to

KWSG DISTRIBUTES FOOD ITEMS TO WIDOWS, VULNERABLE WOMEN

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The Honourable Commissioner for Women Affairs, Hon. Opeyemi Oluwakemi Afolashade, presenting a food item to a beneficiary. As part of measures to cushion the effects of the present economic downturn, the Kwara State Government has distributed food items to over 100 vulnerable women and widows in the State. The Commissioner for Women Affairs, Hon. Opeyemi Oluwakemi Afolashade, who supervised the distribution of the food items at the Ministry's Headquarters recently, commended the Governor, Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, for sponsoring the programme and for his continued efforts at making life bearable for all, particularly, vulnerable women. The Commissioner appealed to members of the public to be patient with the present administration, explaining that the government is working round the clock to fix the economy and cushion the effects of subsidy removal. Hon. Afolashade highlighted several laudable programmes by the AbdulRazaq-led administration, which are aimed at making life mea

Gov Abdulrazaq flags off 209.77km road construction amid renewed infrastructural devt drive

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L-R: Commissioner for Works and Transport Hon. Abdulquawiy Olododo; Senator Saliu Mustapha; Senator Lola Ashiru; Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq (CON); Etsu Patigi Alhaji Ibrahim Umar Bologi; Speaker Kwara State House of Assembly Rt. Hon Yakubu Salihu Danladi; and Grand Kadi Sharia Court of Appeal Justice Abdulateef Kamaldeen; during the flag-off ceremony of the construction/rehabilitation/upgrading of 209.77KM rural roads, in the state, on Monday. • We’re proud of your strides: Kwara NASS members • Roads cover Kwara’s three senatorial districts Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq on Monday flagged-off the construction, rehabilitation, and upgrade of rural roads totaling 209.77km, doubling down on his administration’s drive to connect the state’s agrarian hinterlands to the markets in the urban areas and strengthen food security. The projects are being prosecuted under the Rural Access and Agricultural Marketing Project (RAAMP), an initiative for which the administr

Governor AbdulRazaq Reintroduces Free Transport Palliative in Kwara

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In cushioning the effect of the economic reform of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's administration, the Kwara State Government, under the leadership of His Excellency Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq, has relaunched free transportation palliative for residents. In a recently released price template by the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Technology, the government declared buses transporting residents from Post Office to Tanke, Unilorin, Oja, Eyenkorin, Amayo, Mandate, Oyun, UITH and Okeose, among others free. The previous price template for these destinations from Post Office, which is the transit hub, was between N300 and N500. For instance, from Post Office to Tanke - Unilorin was N500 while Oyun - UITH - Okeose was fixed at N400 for students, staff and the public. Governor AbdulRazaq has been consistent in providing free transportation palliative for Kwara residents whenever the need arises. It would be recalled that during the fuel scarcity and currency swap by the former Pres

KWSG Flags Off Free Breast, Cervical Cancer Screening

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The Commissioner for Health, Dr Amina Ahmed El-Imam (middle), in a group photograph with Medical team on cancer screening today, at Bode Saadu, Moro Local Government of Kwara State In a bid to eradicate cancer ailment amongst her citizens across the 16 Local Government Areas of the State, Kwara State Government today flagged off a free breast and cervical cancer screening at Bode Saadu Primary Health Center, in Moro Local Government Area of Kwara State. The ceremony performed by the state Commissioner for Health Dr. Amina Ahmed El-Imam, is aimed at improving people's health, especially women, all across Kwara State. At the event, Dr. El-Imam charged women of reproductive age to take full advantage of this crucial health initiative provided by the current administration, emphasizing the importance of regular screenings in maintaining a healthy living, at all times, She added that breast and cervical cancers are leading causes of death among women globally, but early detection s

KWSG Commences Free Cancer Screening

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Following the directive of the Executive Governor of Kwara State, Mallam AbdulRahaman AbdulRazaq, Kwara State Ministry of Health will commence the screening of Kwara citizens for breasts and cervical cancer, with immediate effect, free of charge, across the Sixteen Local Government Areas of the State. The State Commissioner for Health, Dr Amina Ahmed El-lmam stated this over the weekend, during a press session in her office at Fate, in Ilorin metropolis. According to the Commissioner, the screening follows the approval of Governor AbdulRahaman AbdulRasaq's approval of free medical outreaches in the State, through which people in the state have benefited, especially the downthrodden, consequent upon which, their health standards as well as services have improved. Dr El-Imam reaffirmed that the just approved cancer screening is part of the commitments of this administration, to quality health service delivery, for the entire people of Kwara State. According to her, "

RUWASSA ORGANISES WORKSHOP FOR ENUMERATORS ON DATA ACQUISITION

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Commissioner for Water Resources, Hon. Usman Yunusa Lade (2nd right); addressing participants at the training workshop held in Ilorin. The Kwara State Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Agency (RUWASSA) has organised a one-day training workshop for the state enumerators involved in the Water Supply, Sanitation, and Hygiene Baseline Survey (WASH) in data acquisition. The workshop is in collaboration with the United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF), an international donor agency that promotes the rights and well-being of every child in the country.  Speaking at the training, held at Rotana Event Hall, Rotana Hotel, Fate Road, Ilorin, the Commissioner for Water Resources, Hon. Usman Yunusa Lade disclosed that the basis for organising the training is a demonstration of the state government's commitment to the well-being of the people in the state. Declaring the workshop open, Lade enjoined the participants to pay adequate attention to the resource

KWSG PRESENTS STAFF OF OFFICE TO EDEMORUN OF KAJOLA

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L-R: The Director, Personnel, Finance and Supply, Mr. Michael Oyelowo; Director, Chieftaincy Affairs, Mrs. Fatimah Opobiyi; Commissioner for Local Government, Chieftaincy Affairs and Community Development, Hon. Abdullahi Abubakar Bata; the new Edemorun of Kajola, Oba Johnson Olajide Kehinde; the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Mrs. Iyabo Modupe Adekeye; and Hon. Olajire Bamgboye, Member, KWHA, at the presentation of Staff of Office to the Monarch. The Kwara State Government today presented a Fourth Class Staff of Office to the newly appointed Edemorun of Kajola in Oke-Ero Local Government, HRH, Oba Johnson Olajide Kehinde.   In his speech at the presentation ceremony, Kwara State Governor, Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq encouraged the new monarch to be sensitive to his people’s needs, lead them with empathy, equity and fear of God. Governor AbdulRazaq, represented by the Commissioner for Local Government, Chieftaincy Affairs, and Community Development, Hon. Abdullahi Ab

KWSG PARTNERS TIC TO FOSTER ENTREPRENEURSHIP

The Kwara State Government has partnered the Technology Incubation Centre under the Federal Ministry of Science, Innovation and Technology, Ilorin, to foster innovation and entrepreneurship in the State. The Commissioner for Business, Innovation and Technology, Hon. Damilola Yusuf Adelodun, stated this over the weekend during a working visit to the Technology Incubation Centre in Ilorin. Hon. Damilola commended the efforts of the centre at promoting Entrepreneurship and training of potential Entrepreneurs, saying that the working visit marks the beginning of a fruitful collaboration with the Technology Incubation Centre for future initiatives.   The Commissioner noted that the State government is supporting and encouraging entrepreneurship as well as creating jobs through the Kwara State Social Investment Programme (KWASSIP) for its citizenry, noting that the visit demonstrates the State government's dedication to drive economic growth and innovation in Kwara State. While in

GIRL CHILD: KWSG CALLS ON PARENTS, GUARDIANS TO STOP DISCRIMINATION

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L-R: Rt. Hon. Speaker, Children Parliament, Hon. Faosiat Alaaya; Honourable Commissioner for Women Affairs, Hon. Opeyemi Oluwakemi Afolashade; His Excellency, the Executive Governor of Kwara State, Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, represented by the Honourable Commissioner for Health, Dr. Amina Ahmed El-Iman; First Lady of Kwara State, Amb. Prof. Olufolake AbdulRazaq, represented by the Honourable Commissioner for Solid Minerals, Dr. Afeez Abolore during the International Girl Child's Day Celebration held at Stella Obasanjo Multipurpose Hall ...Says it is committed to girl child empowerment. A call has gone to parents and guardians to refrain from discriminating against the girl child, stating that the girl child has equal potentials like the boy child and reassured that the State government will continue to empower the girl child. Kwara State Governor, Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, made this call yesterday during the 2024 International Girl Child's Day with the th

TERTIARY COMMISSIONER COMMENDS KWARA POLY FOR AGRICULTURAL INNOVATION

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LR: The Rector Kwara State Polytechnic, Dr Abdul Jimoh Muhammed, Commissioner for Tertiary Education, Dr. Mary Ronke Arinde and the Permanent Secretary Ministry of Teritairy Education, Barr. Sabitiyu Kikelomo Grillo at the official flag off of Sales of farm produce at subsidized rate at the Kwara State Polytechnic Ilorin on Friday. The State Commissioner for Teritairy Education Dr. Mary Ronke Arinde has maintained that the Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq led administration is making conserted efforts at ensuring adequate food security and excess food supply accross the state  Dr Arinde gave this assurances at the Flag off of the Kwara State Polytechnic Commercial farm products and first tranche of maize sales at subsidized rate at Kwara poly on friday. Dr Arinde applauded the initiative and said that it is in line with present administration's policy thrust to reduce hunger and foster agricultural development in the State.  Dr. Arinde promised government's unwav

Gov Abdulrazaq directed implementation of N70,000 new minimum wage from this month: Finance Commissioner

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• commends Gov's pro-worker stance, labour unions • says both parties prioritise workers' welfare, sustainability In a significant move to enhance the welfare of workers in Kwara State, His Excellency, Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, has approved the new minimum wage of N70,000 as announced by the Federal Government of Nigeria, according to a state government's statement at the weekend. Signed by the Honourable Commissioner for Finance Dr. Hauwa Nuru, the statement said the approved wage will be implemented across the Kwara State public service, with immediate effect from October 2024. This decision, which includes consequential adjustments to the relevant salary structures, was made after a successful tripartite meeting between government representatives, the leadership of the Organised Labour in Kwara State, — Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Trade Union Congress (TUC), and the Joint Negotiating Council (JNC) — and representatives from the organized private sec

KWSG Takes Flood Sensitization Campaign to Riverine Communities

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L-R: Director of Information Services, Alh. Olayinka Jimoh Salau; Vice Chairman, Patigi Local Government Council, Hon. Aina Janet; Ministry of Communications Permanent Secretary, Alh. Yahaya Mohammed; Etsu Patigi, Alh. Ibrahim Umar, Bologi II; Director, Personnel, Finance, and Supply, Alhaja Salamat Yahaya Mohammed, and the Speaker of Patigi LG Legislative Council, Alh. Mohammed Alaji Jana during the sensitization visit to the Etsu's palace in Patigi. ... Emirs commend Gov. AbdulRazaq  In its continued efforts to sensitize the public on the challenges associated with annual flooding, the Kwara State Government has taken its sensitization campaign to the riverine communities, urging residents to take appropriate preventive measures.  The State Commissioner for Communications, Hon. Bolanle Olukoju led the sensitization team to the Palaces of the Etsu Patigi, Alh. Ibrahim Umar, Bologi II, and the Emir of Lafiagi, Alh. Mohammed Kudu Kawu to inform them about the government’

KWSG REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO STOP HUMAN TRAFFICKING

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The Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice delivering his speech during the anti trafficking day year 2024 today, in his office, being the Chairman: Kwara State Taskforce Committee .       Kwara State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to eradicating human trafficking in the state, to enable citizens live a meaningful life and excercise their fundamental human rights, within and outside the State.  The Attorney General and State Commissioner for Justice and Senior Ibrahim Sulyman Esq. who doubles as the Chairman, Kwara State Taskforce Against Human Trafficking (TAHT), reiterated this today, during a press briefing in commemoration of the European Union Anti Trafficking Day 2024 in his office.  Delivering his speech, the Commissioner reaffirmed government's commitment to partner with Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) and other relevant stakeholders, to prevent human trafficking, protect victims and prosecute perpetrators of the evil act.  The Attorney