Kwara State Ministry of Communications

Kwara State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) on Wednesday opened bids for execution of the 2025 FG/UBEC/SUBEB school intervention project. A total  number of 211 bids were received for the 12 lots that were advertised for the 2025 FGN/UBEC/SUBEB Intervention Projects.  The projects to be executed include; the construction of blocks of two classrooms with offices; construction of four-compartment gender-segregated VIP toilets; construction of Safe School Initiative projects; remodeling and renovation of classrooms; fabrication and distribution of 2-seater pupils/students furniture and  drilling of solar powered bees with tank stands amongst other projects. Performing the bids opening in Ilorin, the Kwara State Governor, Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, explained that the exercise is a demonstration of his administration’s commitment to transparency, accountability, competitiveness, and strict adherence to due process in public procurement. "This occasion m...

The Kwara State Commissioner for Education and Human Capital Development, Dr. Lawal Olohungbebe, has commended students across Ilorin metropolis for their exemplary conduct during the ongoing West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE), while reiterating the state government’s commitment to credible examinations. Dr Olohungbebe gave the commendation on Tuesday while monitoring the conduct of the WASSCE Mathematics paper in selected secondary schools within the state capital. Describing the exercise as orderly and highly impressive, the Commissioner expressed satisfaction with the level of discipline demonstrated by candidates and urged them to remain focused, diligent and committed to excellence throughout the remaining papers. He applauded teachers, school administrators and examination officials for their professionalism, dedication and unwavering commitment to ensuring a smooth and credible examination process. Dr Olohungbebe reaffirmed the co...

The Kwara State Government has partnered with the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) to strengthen the capacity of Monitoring and Evaluation Officers and Programme Desk Officers across Ministries, Departments and Agencies, reaffirming its commitment to promoting accountability, transparency and effective service delivery through continuous capacity development of public officers. The Commissioner for Planning and Economic Development, Dr. (Mrs.) Mary Ronke Arinde, stated this today while declaring open a 4-day Capacity Building Workshop on Results-Based Management (RBM) Reporting and Effective Data Management and Monitoring, held at Silver Gate Hotel, Ilorin. The workshop, organized by the Ministry in collaboration with the (UNFPA), is designed to equip Programme Desk Officers, Monitoring and Evaluation Officers and other relevant stakeholders with the knowledge, skills and practical tools required to effectively plan, implement, monitor, evaluate and report development...

The Kwara State Commissioner for Finance, Dr. Hauwa Nuru, has extended warm Eid-el-Kabir greetings to the people of Kwara State, particularly workers and pensioners, while reaffirming the State Government’s unwavering commitment to workers’ welfare and improved living conditions. Dr. Nuru disclosed that the administration of His Excellency, Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, CON, ensured the payment of salaries to all state workers ahead of the Sallah celebrations, enabling workers and their families to celebrate the festive period comfortably. According to the Commissioner, the prompt payment of salaries reflects the Governor’s consistent commitment to the welfare of workers and the prudent management of the State’s resources. She commended His Excellency for prioritizing the well-being of civil servants and creating an enabling environment that continues to motivate the workforce across the State. Dr. Nuru further appreciated the Governor for approving the implementation of t...

The Hon. Commissioner for Transportation in Kwara State, Hon. Lafia Aliyu Korasabi, has congratulated His Excellency, Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, on the occasion of his seventh anniversary in office, describing the milestone as a celebration of transformative leadership, visionary governance, and remarkable achievements that have repositioned Kwara State for sustainable growth, prosperity, and inclusive development. In a congratulatory message issued on behalf of the Ministry of Transportation by the Press Secretary, Alabere Ahmed Babatunde, the Commissioner commended the Governor for his dedication to improving infrastructure, strengthening public institutions, and implementing people-oriented policies that have positively impacted the lives of residents across the state. According to the Commissioner, the administration’s investments in critical sectors, especially road infrastructure, have laid a solid foundation for sustainable growth and economic development, whil...

The Kwara State Government has approved the payment of a 30% Peculiar Allowance for workers in Agencies, Parastatals, and Media Houses who had yet to benefit from the allowance earlier approved for their counterparts in the mainstream civil service. The Acting Head of Service, Dr. Olufunke Mercy Shittu, disclosed this in a statement issued today by the Press Secretary, Office of the Head of Service, Mr. Okanlawon Solomon. According to the statement, the approval is part of the administration’s continued commitment to workers’ welfare, equity, and inclusiveness across the state public service. Dr. Shittu explained that the implementation of the allowance will take effect from June 1, 2026, noting that the gesture further demonstrates Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq’s dedication to improving the wellbeing and morale of workers in the state. The Acting Head of Service commended the Governor for his consistent support for the workforce and for sustaining policies that promote f...

The Kwara State Road Traffic Management Authority (KWARTMA) has deployed no fewer than 450 personnel across the state to manage traffic and ensure hitch-free movement during the Eid-Kabir celebration and the annual Ilorin Durbar festival. The Chief Executive Officer of KWARTMA, Abdullahi Suleiman Oba, disclosed this in a statement issued in Ilorin, saying the special operation would run from May 22nd  to May 30th,  2026, to address the anticipated increase in vehicular and human traffic before ,during and after the festive period. According to the CEO, the Eid-Kabir celebration and Ilorin Annual Durbar traditionally attract thousands of visitors into the state, thereby increasing traffic volume on major highways and within the Ilorin metropolis. “*We have strategically deployed our personnel to critical locations across the state to ensure seamless movement, effective traffic control and public safety throughout the celebrations,*” Oba stated. He explained that 350...

The Kwara State Government has commended the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) for its continuous support and partnership in strengthening capacity development on demographic dividend in the state. The  Commissioner for Planning and Economic Development, Dr. (Mrs.) Mary Ronke Arinde, gave the commendation today while addressing the participants at the close of the 3-day sensitisation and capacity-building workshop on Demographic Dividend held at Silvergate Hotel, Irewolede, Ilorin. Dr. Arinde described the collaboration between the state government, the UNFPA and other development partners as highly impactful and beneficial to the growth and development of Kwara State, noting that the UNFPA and the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF)  have consistently demonstrated commitment towards supporting initiatives that strengthen sustainable development across local communities, towns and cities in the state. According to her, the knowledge acquired during the tra...

… Decorates 7 PHC champions  The Kwara State Government has advanced efforts to improve primary health care delivery through increased community engagement and sustained investment in revitalized health facilities across the State. The Executive Secretary of the Kwara State Primary Health Care Development Agency, Prof. Nusirat Elelu, stated this on Thursday during the Citizens’ Town Hall Meeting held in Ilorin with relevant stakeholders drawn from across the State. The meeting, organized at the instance of the National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) and supported by the Kwara State Primary Health Care Development Agency, brought together traditional and religious leaders, market women, youths, pregnant and breastfeeding mothers, civil society organizations, and people living with disabilities. Prof. Elelu disclosed that the Kwara State Government has revitalized a total of 100 Primary Health Care facilities across the 16 Local Government Are...

The General Manager of the Kwara State Environmental Protection Agency (KWEPA), Hon. Jide Aina, has called for stronger collaboration among stakeholders in addressing the growing challenges of climate change and environmental degradation in Nigeria. Hon. Aina made the call while delivering his address at a symposium titled “Climate Change, Environmental Justice and the Law as Pathways to a Sustainable Future,” organised by the Department of Jurisprudence and Public Law, Faculty of Law, Kwara State University, in collaboration with the Nigerian Bar Association Ilorin Branch. Speaking at the event, the KWEPA General Manager described climate change as an urgent global reality with far-reaching consequences for the environment, public health, economic stability, and the wellbeing of communities.  He noted that rising temperatures, flooding, pollution, desertification, and biodiversity loss continue to threaten sustainable development, stressing the need for immediate and c...

The Kwara State Government has reiterated its commitment to safeguarding public health through improved food safety and sanitation practices across the State. This was highlighted during a one-day training programme organised by the Kwara State Ministry of Health for food handlers, water factory operators and bakery owners in the  State. Speaking at the event, held at the Cooperative Hall of the Ministry, the  Permanent Secretary, Dr Taoheed Abdullahi, said the training became necessary because the health and wellbeing of residents are directly linked to the quality of food and water consumed daily.  According to him, unsafe food handling practices, poor sanitation, contaminated water and unhygienic production environments remain major causes of preventable diseases. Dr. Taoheed explained that the training was designed to build the capacity of stakeholders, improve compliance with health regulations and promote best practices in food safety and sanitation acro...

The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, in collaboration with the Kwara State Government, the Gates Foundation, and DGI Consult, has convened a stakeholders’ engagement workshop on the Nigeria Health System Exemplar Analysis Project to strengthen healthcare delivery and promote evidence-based reforms across the country. Speaking at the workshop, the Commissioner for Finance, Dr. Hauwa Nuru, emphasized the importance of collaboration, institutional support, and data sharing to achieve sustainable improvements in healthcare delivery. Dr. Nuru called on all stakeholders to actively support the exercise by providing the necessary data, documentation, and technical insights required for a comprehensive analysis of the State’s health sector performance. According to her, “The quality of information and collaboration we provide will determine the richness of the lessons that can be drawn not only for Kwara State but for Nigeria as a whole.” She noted that the recognitio...

The Kwara State Government has flagged off a capacity building workshop for Local Government Committees on Food and Nutrition Programme at the Local Government level for the Kwara North Senatorial District,  The seminar was held at the headquarters of Moro Local Government Area, Bode-Saadu. Declaring the seminar open, the Commissioner for Local Government, Chieftaincy Affairs and Community Development, Abubakar Abdullahi Bata, urged all Local Government Councils in the State to further strengthen food and nutrition policies at the grassroots level. The Commissioner noted that the present administration under the leadership of Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, has provided and put in place all necessary machineries to ensure successful implementation of food and nutrition programmes across the State. Hon Bata further implored all the Council Areas to ensure smooth implementation of the programme through adequate budgetary and technical support capable of addressing and redu...

The Kwara State Government has commenced a 3-day capacity-building workshop on demographic dividend, aimed at equipping stakeholders with the knowledge and technical expertise required to harness the state’s youthful population for sustainable economic growth and social development. The workshop, which started today at Silvergate Hotel, was declared open by the Commissioner for Planning and Economic Development, Dr. (Mrs.) Mary Ronke Arinde, who reaffirmed the state government’s commitment to leveraging its demographic potential through strategic investments in education, healthcare, family planning, skills development, employment generation and youth empowerment. Speaking at the opening ceremony, Dr. Arinde described the demographic dividend as the economic and social benefits that can derived when a larger proportion of the population consists of productive and working-age individuals, with fewer dependents, noting that this presents significant opportunities for accelera...

The Kwara State Government has officially handed over two revitalized primary health care facilities to benefiting communities in Ifelodun and Ilorin West Local Government Areas respectively. The handover ceremonies took place at the premises of the newly revitalized Primary Health Care Centres, Ganmo and Balogun Alanamu, amid excitement and appreciation from members of the host communities. While the Balogun Alanamu facility was handed over on Monday, the Ganmo facility was officially presented to the community last Friday. The Executive Secretary of Kwara State Primary Health Care Development Agency, Prof Nusirat Elelu, enjoined members of the communities to take ownership of the facilities by protecting and maintaining them for sustainable healthcare delivery. She urged residents to make good use of the centres for minor illnesses instead of seeking care for such cases outside their communities at secondary and tertiary health institutions.  According to ...

The Kwara State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting healthy living and preventing non-communicable diseases through a regular medical screening exercise. The state Commissioner for Health, Dr Amina Ahmed El-Imam, dropped the hint in Ilorin during a medical screening organised for drivers at Soludero Motor Park, Ilorin, as part of activities to mark the 2026 World Hypertension Day. The Commissioner who spoke through the Director, Public Health of the Ministry, Dr Oluwatosin Fakayode, explained that the World Hypertension Day is observed annually on May 17 across the world. She added that the celebration is aimed at creating awareness on the dangers of high blood pressure, encouraging regular medical checks, and promoting early detection and proper management of hypertension. The Commissioner further said the initiative was organized to safeguard the health of drivers and reduce the growing burden of hypertension among residents. Dr. El-Imam explained that h...

The Kwara State Government has promised to continue to strengthen healthcare delivery through digital innovation with the commencement of a three-day workshop on the development of a State-Specific Implementation Roadmap for the National Digital Health Initiative. Speaking at the Opening ceremony, held at Sinclaire Hotel, the Permanent Secretary, Dr. Taoheed Abdullahi,who represented the Commissioner, Dr. Amina Ahmed El-Imam, described the workshop as a strategic and timely intervention aimed at repositioning the State’s healthcare system through effective digital transformation. She said the workshop reflects the government’s unwavering commitment to improving health outcomes for residents through strategic planning, collaboration, and evidence-based implementation. According to her, the gathering was not merely a technical exercise, but a critical process that would help translate national health policies, priorities, and commitments into practical actions tailored to the...

The Kwara State Government has commenced the onboarding process into the National Emergency Medical Services and Ambulance System (NEMSAS) following an entry meeting held on Monday at the Ministry of Health Headquarters, Ilorin. The meeting brought together officials from the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare and the Kwara State Ministry of Health to discuss modalities for the successful integration of the State into the national emergency medical response initiative aimed at strengthening emergency healthcare delivery across the country. Receiving the delegation on behalf of the Commissioner for Health, Dr. Amina Ahmed El-Imam, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Dr. Taoheed Abdullahi, described the initiative as timely intervention towards improving emergency medical response services in Kwara State. Dr. Abdullahi noted that the State Government remains committed to strengthening the healthcare system through strategic partnerships and innovative healthca...

The Kwara State Government has reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to strengthening integrated healthcare service delivery across the state in order to promote healthy living and safeguard residents against communicable diseases. The Commissioner for Health, Dr. Amina Ahmed El-Imam, represented by the State AIDS Programme Coordinator, Dr. Muhammad Rasheed, made this known on Monday at the opening ceremony of a three-day training workshop organised by Jhpiego in collaboration with the Ministry of Health. She explained that the programme was organized under the Advancing integrated health services delivery for Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) and Communicable Diseases in Nigeria Project. The training, themed Social and Behaviour Change (SBC), was organised to equip health workers and stakeholders with the necessary knowledge and strategies to improve quality healthcare delivery at Primary Healthcare Centres across the state. Dr. El-Imam described the programm...

‎The Kwara State Ministry of Youth Development, in collaboration with the Office of the Head of Service, has organised a one-day capacity-building training programme for members of staff of the ministry on minute writing and minuting in the public service. ‎ ‎The training session, which was facilitated by the Secretary of the Kwara State Road Maintenance Agency, Mr Olawale Adebayo, was held at the Ministry’s Conference Room in Ilorin.  ‎ ‎The programme was aimed at enhancing the administrative competence of staff members and equipping them with the necessary skills for effective documentation and communication within the public service. ‎ ‎Speaking during the opening session, the Director of Personnel, Finance and Supply of the Ministry, Hajia Okanla Kuburat Atinuke, urged participants to pay close attention to the lecture, noting that the training would significantly improve their understanding of file minuting, official communication processes, and standard public ser...