Kwara State Ministry of Communications

The Executive Chairman of the Kwara State Geographic Information Service (KwaraGIS), ESV. Abdulkareem Babatunde Sulyman has stated the readiness of the Agency to partner with the Nigerian Institute of Building (NIOB), Kwara State Chapter, to ensure adherence to best global practices in the building sector. He described NIOB as the only training and professional body for builders in Nigeria, recognised by the regulatory body, the Council of Registered Builders of Nigeria (CORBON). The KWGIS Boss, while admitting that advocacies are pivotal to the success of the Institute, urged them to engage in more sensitization and  ensure appropriate sanctions for all unregistered builders in order to guard against building collapse.  The Chairman informed  that they are free to forward whatever interests or requests they have to his office for further action and onwards transmission to  Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq for his assent.  Earlier the Chairman of NIOB...

In its bid to expedite the implementation of the project development objective of the Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (ACReSAL) project in the 10 selected communities for the Community Revolving Fund (CRF) implementation in the State, the KWACReSAL has embarked on a training exercise for Community Revolving Fund Management Committees (CRFMC), Community Business Agents (CBAs), Community Board of Trustees( CBOTs) and Community Interest Groups Executives. Speaking during the training session, the Project Engineer, Engr. Abubakar Hussain who represented the State Project Coordinator, Alhaji Shamsideen Olatunbosun Aregbe, emphasized that the CRF scheme is an investment fund under the ACReSAL Project, that provides loans to improve agricultural practices in communities and farmer groups, targeting crop production and supporting the agriculture value chain. He stressed that since the fund was a loan, not a grant, beneficiaries in each community must ensure that th...

• Kawu, Arinde, Buraimoh, Toyosi, Sabi change positions  Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq on Monday inaugurated Dr. Lawal Olohungbebe and Dr. Maryam Nnafatima Imam, asking them to be team players and to key into the administration’s efforts to build on its achievements across sectors. Their inauguration meant a tweak in the cabinet portfolios as Olohungbebe got assigned into the Ministry of Education and Human Capital Development, while Nnafatima is named the Commissioner for Social Development. Hajia Sa’adatu Modibbo Kawu has moved to the Ministry of Tertiary Education, while Dr. Mary Arinde is to lead the Ministry of Planning and Economic Development.  Lafia Aliyu Kora Sabi is the Commissioner for the newly created Transportation Ministry, as Olohuntoyosi Thomas Adebayo, formerly of the Agriculture and Rural Development, is now assigned the new Ministry of Livestock Development.  Olohuntoyosi is replaced by Dr. Afeez Abolore, whose Solid Minerals ...

• Agency partners MDAs for mass registration • Govt says credible data, unique IDs are key to security, economic planning •Monarchs, clerics urged to mobilize citizens for registration The Kwara State Government has directed all residents to register with the Kwara State Residents Registration Agency (KWASRRA), emphasizing that accurate data is crucial for ensuring security, planning economic development, and improving public service delivery. In a statement issued over the weekend, KWASRRA announced that it has been mandated by Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq to register every resident in the state and issue them a unique State Security Identification (SSID) number/card. “We are carrying out this directive across 96 registration centers in the state, with plans to expand as the process progresses,” said the Acting General Manager of KWSRRA, Tajudeen Jimoh. He further explained that the agency is working closely with key government bodies, including the Ministries of Educat...

The Kwara State Hospital Management Board (KWHMB) has reaffirmed the commitment of  Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq to providing improved quality healthcare service to residents of the State. The Executive Secretary of the Board, Dr. Abdulraheem Malik stated this today during the inspection of the installation of the solar inverters at Omupo Cottage Hospital in Ifelodun local government Area of the State. According to Dr. Malik, the installation of the solar inverters would improve the quality of healthcare care services, ensuring that the Omupo community enjoy uninterrupted healthcare service delivery. "This installation was based on the recommendation of the Kwara State Hospital Management Board after conducting a thorough needs assessment", Malik explained. He further urged the staff of the hospital to take ownership of the maintenance of the solar inverters to ensure durability. Earlier, the Chief Medical Director of Omupo Cottage Hospital, Dr. Bakare Ismail A...

On this International Women's Day 2025, I celebrate women in Kwara State and across the world for their resilience, creativity, and the joy that they bring to every space they occupy. Women are critical stakeholders in our society and in our quest for sustainable development. They play important roles in development, social cohesion, and progress. Our administration recognises this, and we have continued to promote initiatives, policies, and legislations that protect the rights of women and offer equitable opportunities. The theme of this year's celebration is Accelerate Action. I believe we have measured up to this in Kwara -- and will do more. From making history with our female majority cabinet in 2019, we now have a pathfinder law that guarantees at least 35 percent affirmative action for every government appointment. We also enacted the Violence Against Persons Prohibition (VAPP) law, ensuring a safer environment for our girls and women and every other person. ...

The Kwara State Government has warned Principals of Senior Secondary Schools across the state against illegal charges for National Examination Council (NECO) registration for prospective students that will write 2025 examination and urged them to desist from any form of examination malpractices. The Commissioner for Education and Human Capital Development, Hajia Sa'adatu Modibbo Kawu, gave the warning recently during the floating exercise which marks the commencement of year 2025 registration for Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (SSCE) at Saint Anthony's Secondary School, Ilorin. The Commissioner emphasized that the state government will not tolerate additional charges from any Principal apart from the approved fee for NECO by the Ministry of Education and Human Capital Development. "It is illegal and contrary to the policy thrust of this present administration which the Ministry is instrumental to executing. The Executive Governor is not aware o...

The Kwara State Fiscal Responsibility Commission (KWFRC) has met with the State Ministry of Works to monitor projects in the State and ascertain compliance with fiscal discipline, ensuring that public funds are used judiciously.    The Chairman of the Commission, Barr. Abubakar Othman, wondered why the projects have not been completed yet, urging the contractors to ensure timely completion of the projects before their next visit. Projects inspected included the rehabilitation of the Ibrahim Taiwo Road, Ilorin, installation of an elevated 70 meter flag- pole, along Unity Flyover, Ilorin, and the Kwara State International Park at Asa Local Government Area of the State.   At the Unity Flyover, the project Engineer, Aduagba Abdulrazaq disclosed that the elevated 70 metre flag- pole being constructed will be second to none in Nigeria and it will carry the Nigeria flag high. He disclosed that the project will be concluded in three weeks.   Similarly, ...

The Kwara State  Government has again re affirmed its Commitment to quality education as a tool of progress, for the promotion of education in line with Islamic Values. The state Commissioner for Tertiary Education, Dr.( Mrs) Mary Arinde  stated this during the week, at year 2025 Annual Ramadan Lecture held at Kwara State College of Arabic and Islamic Legal Studies (CAILS), Ilorin. The  Commissioner who was represented by Permanent Secretary of the ministry, Barrister Sabitiyu Grillo affirmed that the Administration of Mallam AbdulRahman Abdul Razaq CON recognizes CAILS as one of the vital institution in the State for training ground, on manpower development. Dr Arinde also reiterated that some of the projects embarked upon by the present administration, for the smooth running of this institution include;  provision of a new transformer, renovation of lecture rooms, improvement of staff welfare, increase in subvention and support  for accreditations ...

A cross-section of Permanent Secretaries during the condolence visit to the family of the late Mrs. Susan Modupe Oluwole. The Acting Head of Service of Kwara State, Alhaji Ibrahim Muhammed, yesterday led a high-powered delegation of civil servants on a condolence visit to the family of the immediate past Head of Service, Mrs. Susan Modupe Oluwole. Mrs. Oluwole passed away on Wednesday night after a protracted illness. The delegation comprised all serving Permanent Secretaries, Directors, and other senior management staff in the state civil service. They were received by the elder sister of the late HoS, Alhaja Yetunde Muslimat Adebowale, at the family’s residence, popularly known as White House, in the Fate-Basin area of Ilorin. In his remarks, the Acting Head of Service described Mrs. Oluwole’s passing as a great loss to the state. He acknowledged her indelible contributions to the system and praised her role in enhancing the efficiency of public service in Kwara State. He express...

  The Executive Governor of Kwara State, Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, has approved the release of the 2023 promotion letters to eligible civil servants in the state. The Permanent Secretary of the State Civil Service Commission, Hajia Kifayat Jimoh, disclosed this today, March 6, 2025, in Ilorin, the state capital. According to the Permanent Secretary, a total of 2,094 out of 2,122 candidates who sat for the promotion examination were successful. She expressed the Commission's appreciation to the Governor for graciously approving the distribution of the promotion letters and urged the promoted civil servants to rededicate themselves to service in order to enhance the government's objective of effective service delivery to the people of the state. Oniye Munirat Abimbola Press Secretary Civil Service Commission March 6, 2025

The Kwara State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to ending open defecation even as Oke-Ero Local Government Area of the State is an open defecation free status, by March ending, this year.  The Desk Officer for Water Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH), Oke-Ero Mrs. Rachael Babatunde reaffirmed this at Oke-Ero Local Government secretariat, Iloffa, during the week. The Desk Officer assured the community that Water Sanitation and Hygiene Committee members are fully committed to completing the task by the end of this month. In the same vein, the Head of Sanitation Department, in Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Agency (RUWASSA) Mr. Rufai AbdulAzeez, stressed the importance of collective efforts at eliminating open defecation, as the committee cannot do it  alone, adding that, appreciable progress had been made since year 2023, with five communities already certified open defecation-free. "We aim at completing the remaining work by the end of March, as discussions h...

The Kwara State government has reiterated its dedication to promoting local content and strengthening indigenous institutions across the State.  The General Manager of the Kwara State Public Procurement Agency, QS Raheem AbdulBaki, stated this during a courtesy visit to the Kwara State Printing and Publishing Agency, publishers of "The Herald Newspapers".   Describing "The Herald" as a key legacy of Kwara State that must be preserved and promoted, AbdulBaki emphasized the Agency’s responsibility in monitoring local content performance—an area, in which he noted significant progress. He assured "The Herald" of the government’s support in restoring the newspaper to full operational capacity and pledged to collaborate with relevant stakeholders to ensure it not only meets but surpasses expectations.   In response, the General Manager of "The Herald," Mr. Yomi Adeboye, expressed appreciation for AbdulBaki’s commitment to local content and...

The Kwara State Government has received a visiting panel to assess the proposed conversion of the Aviation College, Ilorin to an Aerospace University. The Commissioner for Tertiary Education Dr. (Mrs) Mary Arinde made this known today in a meeting with the delegates from the Federal Ministry of Aviation at the Ministry's Conference hall, Ilorin . The Commissioner said the Kwara State Government under the visionary leadership of Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has consistently demonstrated tireless commitment to the development of the education sector, particularly in specialized fields that could contribute to national growth. "This proposed conversion of the International Aviation College, Ilorin to a full- fledged Aerospace University is a bold step towards positioning Nigeria as a key player in the global Aviation and Aerospace industry" Dr Arinde explained. She retreated that the Aviation College, Ilorin has a strong foundation in the training of world cla...

... new courses in Railway Engineering, Food Science Introduced to Enhance Technical Education The Rector of Kwara State Polytechnic, Engr. Dr. Abdul Jimoh Mohammed, has commended the unwavering support of Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq in driving the institution’s ongoing transformation, including infrastructure development, academic advancements, and staff welfare initiatives.  Dr. Abdul made this known Wednesday  during an exclusive interview on *Network Kwara*, a live television programme sponsored by the Kwara State Ministry of Communications. The Rector highlighted the Governor’s contributions to the renovation of key facilities, including the Admiral Muhammed Lawal Auditorium, the Institute of Technology facilities, and Medical Diagnostic Centre, which had been abandoned for years.  He recalled that upon assuming office in November 2019, the institution was preparing to host the Nigeria Polytechnic Games (NIPOGA), but the poor condition of the hostels ...