Kwara State Ministry of Communications

The Kwara State Commissioner for Communications, Hon. Olabode George Towoju, has showered encomiums on Mallam Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq on his approach to governance, calling it a "clear departure from the past.' Towoju gave the commendation at a KwaraTv program, 'AM Drive' , today.  He submitted that Kwarans are lucky to have a governor who puts the interest of the people before his own, stating that, "we have never had it this good." Speaking on the third year anniversary of Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq's administration, Towoju stated that the governor deserves accolades for his good works. "The governor pays minimum wage , even with the sharp drop recorded in the Federal allocation and he even pays on time too," he added. To combat the issue of unemployment in the state, the governor has put in place some measures, evident in the construction of the ICT Hub centre, garment factory, the Ilorin Visual Art Centre and others.  This wi

•       Arrests aide of top PDP member dumping truckload of refuse in unauthorised place •       Insists sabotage not in public interest Kwara State Government has said it will not accept further sabotage of its efforts to ensure a cleaner environment in the state, a warning made following the arrest of a domestic aide to a top opposition figure who was caught dumping huge refuse by the roadside in Ilorin. The said aide, Taofeeq Ambali, was accosted at Flower Garden area of Ilorin on Thursday morning as he offloaded the truckload of refuse by the roadside purportedly at the behest of a former ambassador and member of the opposition People’s Democratic Party. “We are thoroughly disgusted at this obvious attempt to frustrate government’s efforts to make the environment clean. It is unthinkable to find opposition figures deliberately littering the streets with garbage and then turning around to make videos of the same scenes and publishing them in their local newspapers for po

The Kwara State Commissioner for Communications, Hon. Olabode George Towoju, has reassured the members of the state chapter of Sports Writers Associationn of Nigeria (SWAN) of the government's support. Towoju stated this today during the group's courtesy visit to him at  the Ministry's conference room. Towoju appreciated the journalists' unbiased disposition  as they acknowledged the works of the state governor, Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq in sports. He assured them that work is still in progress as a number of sporting facilities are getting upgraded to meet international standards.  "We have a governor that is a lover of sports and with the international exposure he has, he wants to elevate sports in Kwara so that our athletes can be able to perform well wherever they go. "Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq believes firmly that one of the ways the people stay united is through sports, hence, his determination to upgrade the sector and bring back its

The Kwara State Commissioner for Communications, Hon. Olabode George Towoju, has described Barrister Anthony Kayode Towoju as a dedicated and committed Kwaran on the occasion of his birthday celebration. In a statement, Towoju commended the two -time Commissioner who had served in the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development and the Ministry of Youth Development respectively. He rejoiced with him for witnessing another glorious year on earth and prayed to God to lengthen the years of the elder statesman.  In his words, "Barrister Anthony Kayode Towoju is a God-fearing and hard-working brother. He is a true Kwaran who does his job diligently. When he was the Chairman of my local government in Oke-Ero, we witnessed a positive turn around in our communities.  " He is peace-loving, friendly and ever smiling. It is my greatest prayer that everything he lays his hands upon will prosper and that Kwara State will continue to benefit from his wisdom," the Commiss

The Kwara State Commissioner for Communications, Hon. Olabode George Towoju, has described the administration of Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq as a pace-setting one.  Towoju said this against the backdrop of the forthcoming third  anniversary of the present administration in the state later this month.  While reeling out the achievements of the governor, he noted that for the first time in the history of Kwara state, the state executive council has consistently been 35 per cent affirmative action compliant. According to him, this has earned both the governor and Kwara state, national and international recognitions as a firm believer in gender equality. Towoju, who said that working with the governor is a "dream come true," submitted that Governor AbdulRazaq is a true Kwaran who "puts Kwara first in all he does."  "I am lucky to work with the administration of Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq. The synergy is there. He is a son of the soil who does not w

The Kwara State Commissioner for Communications, Hon. Olabode George Towoju, has called on political parties to be united while maintaining peace and orderliness as the general elections approach.  Towoju made the call at a stakeholders meeting of all political parties in the State, organized by the Kwara State Signage and Advertisement Agency (KWASAA), held at the Ministry's conference room today.  He said the government of the day is passionate about the security of lives and properties and he pleaded that all acts of thuggery and vandalism should be shunned. The Commissioner said  that anyone who acts in an inappropriate manner and causes  disorderliness will be made to face the law.  Earlier, the Assistant Commissioner of Police (Operations), ACP Aniefiok Akpan, submitted that parties should toe the line of peace and urged them to desist from taking laws into their hands, in the case of grievances.   "It is not uncommon for parties to try and outshine themselve

The Kwara State Commissioner for Communications, Hon. Olabode George Towoju, has called on the youths of the state to shun thuggery and other social vices, in order to maintain the peace and harmony the state is known for. Towoju made this call today while playing host to the representatives of the Kwara State Chapter of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) in the Ministry's conference room. He assured them of Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq's commitment to ensuring that Kwarans get quality education and asserted that this made the governor to pay off the Universal Basic Education (UBEC) counterpart funds the state had defaulted since 2013.  Towoju said that under the administration of Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq qualified and competent teachers were recruited last year to teach the Kwara child in school, adding that the recruitment process was strictly based on merit.  The Commissioner emphasized that the youths matter to the governor, hence, the

... begins local content transmission The Kwara State Commissioner of Communications, Hon. Olabode George Towoju, has applauded the Management of the Kwara State Television Authority (KWTV) on the commencement of the 24 hours live transmission of local content to portray the culture and heritage of Kwara State to Nigerians.  Towoju gave the applause during a press conference marking the commencement of the station's broadcast of local content in the KWTV conference room today.  "On the first of February, 2022, we were all excited to witness the switch on of the 24 hours live transmission of KWTV for the first time in 25 years and we were very impressed with the quality of the picture production and sound quality. "The transformation of Kwara TV is an outcome of a critically thought-out process which started with the appointment of a thorough bred professional as the General Manager. " Likewise, His Excellency, Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, has been giv

The Kwara State Commissioner of Communications, Hon. Olabode George Towoju, has reiterated the importance of Press Secretaries and Information Officers in the dissemination of government's programmes and policies.  Towoju gave this appraisal while speaking with Information Officers at the monthly meeting of the Directorate of Information of the Ministry of Communications, held at the conference room today.  According to him, the job of Information Officers is a crucial one to the development of the state as they are  saddled with the responsibility of creating public awareness about the activities of government. He added that the government of Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq is working tirelessly to ensure that civil servants in the state are continuously motivated to give their all to their jobs while stressing that despite limited resources and drastic reduction in the allocation, the governor pays the workers' salaries fully, as and when due.  Towoju urged the offi

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, stated that the a

The Kwara State Commissioner for Communications, Hon. Olabode George Towoju, has reiterated the practice of governance of inclusiveness of the administration of Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, which is evident in the governor's turbaning as the Kaura Kaiama by the Emir of Kaiama, Alhaji Muazu Shehu Omar.  Towoju gave the submission while speaking with newsmen today.  " I do not know any governor who practices inclusiveness as much as governor AbdulRazaq does. It is therefore coming as no surprise that the wonderful people of Kaiama, in Kwara North, have deemed it fit to honour the governor in this manner.  "Everybody loves this man. You cannot but love him. Is it his simplicity or the fact that he has done what others have failed to do?," he queried.  "When he came on board, he was disturbed that Kwara North was completely cut off from the outside world as there was no single broadcasting station there. What did he do? He built a radio station, Nootia

The Kwara State Commissioner for Communications, Hon. Olabode George Towoju, has congratulated the Executive Governor of Kwara State, Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, on his turbaning ceremony as the Kaura of Kaiama Emirate by the Emir of Kaiama, His Royal Highness, Alhaji Muazu Shehu Omar. In a statement made available to press men today, Towoju also felicitated with the President of the Senate,National Assembly, His Excellency, Senator Ahmad Ibrahim Lawan on being turbaned as the Magayaki Of Kaiama Emirate together with the Senator representing Kwara North, Senator Sadiq Suleiman Umar, who was turbaned the Dan-Amar of Kaiama Emirate.  Towoju submitted that it is an honorable feat for the governor to be recognized for such a revered leadership position in Kaiama in Kaiama Local Government and expressed confidence in the Governor's ability to make good use of the position, while also contributing to the development of Kaiama and the whole of Kwara North. The Commissioner

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 for Communications, Hon. Olabode George Towoju, has re-echoed the government's commitment towards embarking on quality road construction projects all over the senatorial districts of the state.  Towoju made this assertion during a radio programme in Ilorin. He lauded the administration of Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq for putting Kwarans first by helping to construct link roads, even to the innermost parts of the state, thereby making it easier to move about and do businesses from one point to the other.  "It gladdens my heart to tell you that we have been constantly getting positive feedbacks from the people and this is also fueling us to do more.  "Up to 200 roads have so far been done, with many still ongoing. Looking at the Oro-Ago road leading to Oyate, you will see that the newly-constructed road has greatly opened up the community to more economic activities and thereby helping in boosting the development of the town.  "

The Kwara State Commissioner for Communications, Hon. Olabode George Towoju, has reiterated the interest of the government in maximising the potentials of the Kwara woman so as to help with the development of the state. Towoju gave the submission during a familiarization visit to the Kwara State Chapter of the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ), on Tuesday, which also coincided with the International Women's Day, in Ilorin.  He stated that Gov. AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq values women and knows their importance to any nation's development.  " The Gender parity bill was recently passed and this ensures that women have at least a 35% representation in political offices. They can also have more than that, if they desire. The floor is open for them. They are the salt of the earth and they deserve as much chance as the men too," the Commissioner said.  Talking on the achievements of the government, Towoju pointed out that the governor is a "talk and do" g

The Kwara State Commissioner for Communications, Hon. Olabode George Towoju, has felicitated with the Chairman, All Progressives Congress (APC)in Kwara State, Prince Sunday Fagbemi, on the occasion of his oath-taking as the Chairman of the party in the state. Towoju described the elder statesman as a worthy ambassador and added that the All Progressives Congress in Kwara State is set to witness a better leadership under Fagbemi as the Chairman.  Towoju in a congratulatory message added that the news of Prince Fagbemi's inauguration was a welcome development while praising Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq for ensuring that a round peg is put in a round hole. The Commissioner expressed confidence in the abilities of Prince Fagbemi in steering the affairs of the party to its desired state and he prayed for God's guidance in leading the party. Ayobami Ashaolu, Press Secretary, Ministry of Communications.

The Kwara State Commissioner of Communications, Hon. Olabode George Towoju, has indicated that a harmonious synergy will be built between the Kwara State Hospitality and Tourism Development Board and the State Ministry of Education to increase the patronage of tourist sites and boost revenue for the state.  Towoju gave the indication during a working visit to the Kwara State Hospitality and Tourism Development Board with his management team. He reiterated that Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq is keen on the development of the state, hence the need to attract investors and tourists to the state through the creation of the Ilorin Visual Arts Centre, an international tourist centre; a project that will be the first of its kind in the state, the country, as well as in West Africa. The Commissioner added that the government of the day believes that students in various schools of the state should know about the natural endowments, arts and history of Kwara State and th

Kwara State has again been ranked number one on the table of developmental strides recorded for January 2022 in states governed by the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), a statement from the Progressive Governors’ Forum (PGF) has said.   Kwara was winning the laurels for the fourth time.   The state shared the number one position with Lagos and Kaduna which posted the same points across various sectors examined for the month.   In the statement released by the Director of Planning and Strategy at the PGF Folohunsho Aluko, Kwara topped the table of excellent performances alongside Kaduna and Lagos states. The three states recorded 16 developmental strides apiece across various sectors.   Kwara State had similarly topped the Forum’s achievements’ table for September, 2020; March, 2021; and November 2021.   "The entries for this edition witnessed more improvements as regards developmental strides collated from the Forum states in (January) 2022,” the statement said.

The Kwara State Commissioner for Communications, Hon. Olabode George Towoju, has again, assured Kwarans of the commitment of Governor AbdulRahman Abdulrazaq's administration to the implementation of people-oriented programmes and policies.  The Commissioner made the call while receiving newsmen in his office today and stated that since the present administration came on board, many unprecedented projects have been done , with many still ongoing. "Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, since he came on board, has proven beyond reasonable doubt, that he can do the job and do it well. He has not only talked the talk but he has also walked the talk.  "You will all agree that AA is working and Kwara State is enjoying the dividends of democracy under the administration of Governor AbdulRazaq and we surely want this to continue or don't you want to continue enjoying? "Tell me, which sector hasn't felt the governor's touch? Is it the education sector that h

The Executive Governor of Kwara State, Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, has, again, been commended and labelled the "Governor of the Masses" as a result of the grassroots projects and many others that the administration is committed to.  The commendations were rolled out by an Offa- born elder statesman, Alhaji Lamidi Olajide, from Ile-Opepe in Offa, Offa Local Government Area of the state, during a familiarization visit to the  office of the Kwara State Commissioner for Communications, Hon. Olabode George Towoju. Alhaji Olajide said he was impressed with the activities of the government and felt appreciations should be shown to the government that is making the people its top priority. " I have come here today to express my gladness towards the administration of Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq. We are enjoying the governor. In fact, my wife and children just recently benefitted from the N30,000 minimum wage payment. " I am a Progressive. I can also see ou