Kwara State Ministry of Communications

The Kwara State Government has graduated the first cohort of 16 National Health Fellows deployed across the state’s 16 Local Government Areas to support healthcare delivery, strengthen health system coordination and promote evidence-based decision-making. The graduation ceremony, held alongside activities relating to the validation of the 2027 Annual Operational Plan (AOP), marked the successful completion of the fellows’ 12-month engagement with the state’s health sector. Speaking at the event, the Commissioner for Health, Dr Amina Ahmed El-Imam, congratulated the graduating fellows and described their contributions as an important investment in the future of the state’s health system. Dr El-Imam noted that their engagement with communities and health facilities had deepened their understanding of service delivery realities and reinforced the importance of data, accountability and coordination in improving healthcare outcomes. She urged the fellows to regard their graduati...

.Reaffirms commitment to supporting small businesses The General Manager, Kwara State Social Investment Programme (KWASSIP), Dr Abdulwasiu OlayinkaTejidini, has reaffirmed the commitment of the State Government to promoting entrepreneurship, supporting small businesses and creating economic opportunities for young people in the state. Dr Tejidini stated this while addressing beneficiaries at the presentation of cheques to 12  young entrepreneurs under the AbdulRahaman Abdulrazaq led  Government enterprise support scheme which took place at the KWASSIP conference room on Friday.  He explained that the initiative was designed  to provide financial assistance to young business owners, strengthen their enterprise and encourage self- reliance among the youths.  The General Manager noted  that empowering young entrepreneurs remain an important strategy for promoting growth, reducing unemployment and improving the livelihood of residents across Kwara s...

- RMFAC Commends State's Infrastructure  The Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) has commenced the 2026 Nationwide Data Verification Exercise (NDVE) in Kwara State, with a call for accurate, current and verifiable data to promote fairness, transparency and equity in revenue allocation among the three tiers of government. The exercise commenced with an opening meeting between the RMAFC team from Abuja and the Kwara State Government in Ilorin. Welcoming the delegation, the Kwara State Commissioner for Finance, Dr Hauwa Nuru, conveyed the warm greetings of the Executive Governor of the State, Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, CON, to the RMAFC delegation and expressed the State Government's appreciation for the Commission's commitment to strengthening the integrity and accuracy of data used in revenue allocation. Dr Nuru noted that the exercise was important to ensuring that revenue allocation decisions were based on credible evidence and ref...

…Prioritises completion of ongoing projects. The Kwara State Government has commenced deliberations on the proposed 2027 Budget Estimates submitted by Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs), with a strong emphasis on fiscal discipline, prudent resource allocation, while also prioritising the completion of ongoing projects and programmes. The Commissioner for Planning and Economic Development, Dr. (Mrs.) Mary Ronke Arinde, stated this today at the commencement of the deliberations by the Central Budget Committee on the proposed 2027 Budget Estimates, held at the Ministry of Water Resources Conference Room, Ilorin. Dr. Arinde described the exercise as a critical stage in the state's annual budget preparation process, explaining that it provides an opportunity to scrutinise proposals from MDAs, assess their alignment with the development priorities of the state and ensure the efficient allocation of available resources to achieve meaningful results. She em...

The Kwara State Government and the State Security Consultative Council on Community Policing have called on transport unions across the state to intensify security vigilance among their members to prevent the activities of unidentified individuals who may exploit the transportation sector to perpetrate criminal acts. The State Commissioner for Transportation, Hon. Lafia Aliyu Korasabi, made the call on Tuesday during a consultative meeting on security matters held at the Ministry's headquarters in Ilorin. The meeting brought together government officials, security agencies, the State Security Consultative Council on Community Policing, and chairmen and executive members of various transport unions to discuss measures to address security threats associated with transportation and ensure compliance with government policies. Addressing participants, Hon. Korasabi highlighted the ongoing data-capturing exercise for motorcycle operators in the state, explaining that the init...

The elevation of the Kwara State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Senior Ibrahim Sulyman (SAN) by the Legal Practitioners Privileges Committee, to the rank of Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), has sparked widespread excitement and celebrations among various categories of staff of the state Ministry of Justice. Reacting to the inauguration of the Attorney General by the Legal Practitioners Privileges Committee, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Barr Sabitiyu Kikelomo Grillo, rejoiced with the Commissioner over the elevation, describing it as well deserved. She explained that the feat is a clear testament to the Attorney General's commitment to the development of law, particularly in the area of public interest law. The Permanent Secretary added that the elevation was made possible by the conducive environment put in place by the administration of Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq in ensuring quick dispensation of justice in the state. According to her,...

The Kwara State Primary Health Care Development Agency (KWSPHCDA), in collaboration with VisionSpring, has conducted an eye screening outreach for staff at the Office of the Deputy Governor of Kwara State, Mr Kayode Alabi. The outreach, conducted on Wednesday, builds on the recent commemoration of World Sight Day themed “Love Your Eyes,” provided eye screening services for 48 staff, with free reading glasses dispensed to beneficiaries to promote healthy vision and improve access to essential eye care services. The exercise followed the Deputy Governor’s expression of interest in extending the eye care intervention to staff in his office after receiving the VisionSpring team during a courtesy visit by the delegation. Mr Alabi expressed appreciation to KWSPHCDA and VisionSpring for extending the initiative to his staff and commended their efforts to improve access to eye care services. He encouraged the staff to prioritise their eye health by undergoing regular eye check-ups ...

The Kwara State Ministry of Health has organised a one-day sensitisation training on Ebola and diphtheria surveillance and reporting to strengthen disease detection, timely reporting and response among health workers and relevant stakeholders. The Director of Public Health, Dr. Oluwatosin Fakayode, who was represented by the State Epidemiologist, Dr. Khadeejah Kamaldeen, had in her remarks emphasized the importance of the training in improving disease surveillance, early detection and prompt reporting of suspected cases to prevent outbreaks. He added that the training provided an opportunity to strengthen participants’ knowledge and capacity to identify warning signs, report suspected cases promptly and take appropriate action in line with established surveillance guidelines. He emphasized that the initiative underscores the Ministry’s commitment to strengthening disease surveillance, improving public health preparedness and protecting the health of residents across Kwara S...

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...