Kwara State Ministry of Communications

The Kwara State Commissioner for Women Affairs, Hajia Mopelola Abdulmaliq-Bashir, has reiterated the need for sensitisation on violence against women and children. Abdulmaliq-Bashir made this known today during a continued sensitisation tour of the Ministry to Molete Community, Moro Local Government and Kwara State Polytechnic. She disclosed that there are rules binding child slavery and violence, and there will be no excuse of ignorance for erring people. The Commissioner stated that students should shun all forms of societal vices and be good ambassadors of the School and State while also urging everyone to be an advocate of the girl-child wellbeing. "Our society is filled with all sorts of unscrupulous activities and youths have been found to be at the core of drug abuse and sexual violence, and this has eaten deep into our society. We need to work together to put a stop to it," she said. In another development, The Commissioner for Women Affairs, H...

 *By SANGODARE AYINLA*  Thrilling account after three years of governance and a tale of accountability and justice in  stewardship are what comes to mind whenever the administration of Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq in Kwara State comes under the radar.  Three years after the launch of the O-to ge-inclined administration, it has not been  business-as-usual in the economic life of the state. That Mallam AbdulRahaman AbdulRazaq administration outshines administrations of sixteen years that Kwarans had had in the past is an acknowledgement of the magnitude of the achievements recorded within the period. Those achievements- noticeable in education, health, water sector, energy, sports, judiciary, agriculture, commerce, works, and others- are enormous and they speak for the governor everywhere; hence, the presence of the government is visible in every nook and cranny of the state. For citizens and residents, it’s three years of bountiful harvests, it’s a...

The Kwara State Commissioner for Communications, Hon. Olabode George Towoju, has affirmed the government's commitment to boosting the digital literacy of the youths as a means of improving the state and providing jobs to the teeming youths.  Towoju said this when some representatives of the Nigerian Communications Satellite (NIGCOMSAT), an agency under the supervision of the Federal Ministry of Communications, paid a visit to his office today.  He added that the administration of Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq is positively disposed towards keying into partnerships, with relevant bodies, that will help move the state forward.  Towoju said that the requests of the agency will be related to appropriate quarters and stated that the government has been organizing platforms to enhance the digital skills of the youths and assured that the government is interested in partnering with them.  Earlier in his remarks, a Manager of NIGCOMSAT, Engineer Adewale Bello, st...

The Kwara State Commissioner for Communications, Hon. Olabode George Towoju, has charged the newly-inaugurated state executive members of the Kwara State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to stay united without allowing any seed of discord to be sown among them, while working unanimously in leading the party to its desired zenith.  Towoju disclosed this in a congratulatory message made available to press men in his office today.  "I congratulate the Executive Governor of Kwara State, Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, for birthing his new "party foot soldiers" who will ensure that the work given to them is done victoriously.  "I also congratulate the father of the day, the Chairman of APC in Kwara State, Prince Sunday Fagbemi, for his "new brothers and sisters" who, together, will work together in achieving the goals of this wonderful ruling party. "Lastly, to the new executive members of the Kwara APC, I say a huge congratulation...

The Kwara State Commissioner of Communications, Hon. Olabode George Towoju, has sought for cooperation with journalists in the state in order to move the state forward.  Calling on the journalists to always stand for the truth, he added that many cankerworms will soon be made open and the "evil doers" will not go unpunished.  Towoju said that the past administrations mishandled many government properties, adding that it is one of the issues the government of Abdulrahman AbdulRazaq is trying to solve.  The Commissioner made the submission at the Media Parley held at the Correspondents Chapel of the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ) at his maiden appearance at the Chapel.  He added that "it is unfortunate that things have gone bad but we must not rest. As a member of the White Paper Committee on Illegal Acquisition of Properties in Kwara State from 2019 till date, I have the privilege to know many hideous things the past administra...

The Kwara State Commissioner for Communications, Hon. Olabode George Towoju, has assured the Press Secretaries and Information Officers of the Ministry of a better treatment under the administration of Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq. Towoju  reiterated that part of the Governor's willingness to treat the foot soldiers of the Communications Ministry well is evident in the training workshop that was organized for Press Secretaries recently. The Commissioner made this known today while officially meeting the Information Officers / Press Secretaries of the Kwara State Ministry of Communications at the Ministry's Conference room.  "First and foremost, I want to thank you all for your labour of love towards ensuring the government gets the needed publicity for its programmes and activities. I am happy to be among all of you. Kwara is our Jerusalem, let us always think "Kwara First" in all we do. We will rebuild Kwara and make sure w...

The State Commissioner for Communications, Hon. Abosede Olaitan Buraimoh (3rd Right); Commissioner for Women Affairs,Hon.Deborah Aremu; (3rd left); Commissioner for Tertiary Education, Hon. Ibrahim Suleiman (2nd left) ; Wife of the State Commissioner of Police(2nd Right) and others during a road walk to commemorate the 2021 International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women with the theme, "Orange the World, End Violence Against Women Now!" On the 25th of November. 

The Kwara State Commissioner for Communications, Hon. Abosede Olaitan Buraimoh, has reiterated the importance of sports in bringing unity among people. Buraimoh made this submission today at the official opening of a 2 -Day Table Tennis Tournament organized by the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ), Kwara Chapter, in conjunction with Hon. Owolabi Olatunde Razak, member representing Share/Oke-Ode Constituency in the State House of Assembly.  , Buraimoh advised workers to create time to relax by engaging in sporting activities to relieve stress. , She  appreciated the sponsor of the programme, Hon. Owolabi, and wished the participants an interesting and fulfilling tournament.  Ayobami Ashaolu, Press Secretary, Ministry of Communications.