Kwara State Ministry of Communications

Cleaner Kwara is one of the many Governor AbdulRahaman AbdulRazaq's impactful initiative in the Kwara State and no doubt another landmark achievements of the current administration, for the benefits of all, in the entire state. The Commissioner for Environment Hajia Nafisat Musa Buge stated this during the week, while addressing the press, at the 4th Quarter Inter-Ministerial Press Briefing, organised by Ministry of Communications, at the Conference hall of  Finance Ministry, GRA, Ilorin, the state capital. As party of the 18 point new strategies, being adopted by Ministry of Environment, to sustain advocacy drive, for the "Cleaner Kwara." These include; media and community engagement, electronic media jingles and customized caller tunes on environment sensitisation." The Commissioner explained that, the strategies in question are being used by engaging communities and the media, being aired on both Television and Radio, for a wider coverage, to the peopl...

The Kwara State Government has envisioned year 2025 to have more economic boost amid other noteworthy successes, as a result of its inclusiveness and citizens' oriented method adopted in its planning and budget preparation. The Commissioner for Planning and Economic Development, Hon. Aliyu Kora Sabi Lafia stated this today at the 4th quarter Inter-Ministerial Press Briefing, organized by the Ministry of Communications, at the conference room of Ministry of Finance. "Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has indeed presented a robust budget for 2025, with a total value of #540.3 billion Naira. The budget’s emphasis on capital expenditures and strategic allocation of resources to key sectors is indeed commendable and it is expected to drive economic growth and development in Kwara State”, the Commissioner disclosed. While adjudging the transformational process the AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq-led administration has brought into budget preparation and implementation in the state,...

The Kwara State Government through Hospitals Management Board has recorded an unforgettable Achievement  towards health sector in the State,  the Kwara State government  has marked a sustainable Improvement in the state healthcare. The Executive Secretary Hospital Management Board Dr. Abdulraheem Malik stated this during the fourth- quarter Inter-Ministerial press briefing held at Finance Conference room. Dr. Abdulraheem Malik highlighted most of the Achievements for the second terms of his Execellecy, prioritized the training and development of healthcare workers in the state. Various training programs have been organized and conducted for doctors, nurses, laboratory technicians, pharmacists, and other healthcare professionals to enhance their skills and knowledge. Continuous medical education programs have also been implemented to keep the healthcare workforce updated with the latest advancements in medical practice. Recruitment of Healthcare Professionals: ...

Kwara State Government has again reiterated its commitment to the provision of quality and affordable healthcare services to Kwara residents to enhance the healthy living of the people. The Executive Secretary of the Agency, Dr.Olubunmi Jetawo-Winter, stated this today at the inter-ministerial press briefing organized by the Kwara State Ministry of Communications. The scribe disclosed that the mandate of the Agency is to provide affordable, accessible, and quality health care services to all the residents of Kwara state, irrespective of tribe or religious beliefs. The Executive Secretary, who was represented by the Controller of Finance and Account of the agency, Mr.Atobiloye Mufliu, disclosed that no fewer than 250,000 beneficiaries are currently enjoying the services of the scheme in all formal, informal, and indigent sectors as of the 4th quarter under review. According to Dr Jetawo-Winter, the agency would not relent in its efforts at ensuring that the benefits of this ...

The Kwara State Government has reiterated its commitment to delivering infrastructural development across the state, positioning Kwara as a model of growth and progress. The Commissioner for Works and Transport, Engr. Abdulquawiy Olododo, made this pledge while presenting the ministry's scorecard during the quarterly ministerial press briefing organized by the Ministry of Communications. Engr. Olododo reported that 38 major projects were completed, while 46 are currently in progress during the fourth quarter under review. Additionally, he highlighted the ongoing construction of 209.77 kilometers of rural roads under the Rural Access and Agricultural Marketing Project (RAAMP). The commissioner commended Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq's exceptional leadership, describing his relentless commitment to infrastructure and urban renewal as transformative. He noted that the governor’s vision is not only about building physical structures but also about creating opportuniti...

The Kwara State Ministry of Special Duties has recounted its performance for the year 2024, promising more superlative performance and better service delivery in the new calendar year.   The Commissioner for Special Duties, Hon. Olanrewaju John Bello stated this during the quarterly inter-ministerial press briefing held at the conference room of the Ministry of Finance. He applauded the Kwara State Governor, Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq for his support and vision to create the Ministry at the inception of his administration in 2019. He said, "as a Ministry that is saddled with  intervention responsibilities on every aspect of socio-economic development of the State, we are pleased to report some significant accomplishments in 2024.   "We identified an exceptional student, Shalom Adesina, who achieved a remarkable Nine (9) A1 grades all through in the Senior Secondary Certificate Examination (SSCE) and in recognition of his outstanding performance, the Kw...

Kwara State Government has reiterated its efforts at having an impactful synergy with the Federal Ministry of Solid Minerals Development and other relevant stakeholders with the aim of boosting mining practices and other solid minerals related activities in Kwara State. The Commissioner for Solid Minerals Development, Dr Afees  Abolore Alabi disclosed this today, while addressing journalists at the Fourth Quarter inter Ministerial Press briefing organised by the state Ministry of Communications.  Dr Abolore maintained that Kwara State has been identified as one of the leading solid mineral producing states in the country, with an assurance that, the Ministry under his watch would utilize the full potentials of mineral resources, to the benefit of the state. In furtherance to enhancing seamless investment opportunities in mining operations and also increasing internally generated revenue potentials for Kwara state, Dr Abolore stated that the state government has ful...

....... restates commitment towards adequate healthcare service delivery  The Kwara State Government has disclosed that no fewer than 1,151 women as well as other 807 individuals had been screened for breast and cervical cancers respectively, in the last quarter of the 2024. The state Commissioner for Health, Dr Amina Ahmed El-Imam who made the disclosure at a quarterly Inter-Ministerial Press Briefing in Ilorin today, explained that "all suspicious breast lesions had Fine Needle Aspirate for Cytology (FNAC) done. She added that all other individuals with diagnosed cases were directed to the Kwara State University Teaching Hospital (KWASUTH), Ilorin, for proper medical attention from experts. According to her, "between October 21st and December 12th, 2024, a total number of 1,151 women and 807 other individuals were screened for breast and cervical cancers respectively". The Commissioner further revealed that the Ministry under project 10m screened 102,452 Kw...

....Registration not targeted only at civil servants, as Agency plans to register all residents* The Kwara State Residents Registration Agency (KWASRRA) has so far employed about 300 youths and registered over 270,000 Kwarans in its continuous registration exercise.  The Acting General Manager of KWASRRA, Mr.Tajudeen Jimoh stated this at the inter-ministerial press briefing, organized by the Kwara State Ministry of Communications.   He disclosed that the mandate of the Agency which is to register all Kwara State residents is anchored on the target of registering three million Kwarans based on projections from the last population census, which puts the population of Kwara State at 2.3 million as at 2006. Mr. Jimoh highlighted the successes of the Agency for the period under review to include: registration of all civil servants and allocation of registration centres across the sixteen Local Government Areas of the State, the launch of KWASRRA website in order to make...

The Kwara  State Government has pledged continuous development in the education sector, with emphasis on access, system strengthening and delivering quality and inclusive education for all.  The Commissioner for Education and Human Capital Development, Hajia Sa'adatu Modibbo Kawu, made this assertion today during the 4th quarter Inter-Ministerial  Press Briefing organized by the Ministry of Communications at the conference room of Ministry of Finance.    The Commissioner noted that the State government had embarked on the demolition and reconstruction of a block of 3 classrooms, demolition and reconstruction  of 2 blocks of classrooms with offices and construction of a block of 4 unit  toilet compartments in Adeta LGEA Primary School "B", Ilorin. She added that 500 teachers were trained on basic digital skills and content creation as part of the teachers’ introduction to the Nigeria Learning Passport (NLP), an online and offline solution de...

...to launch Monthly Media Chat. Kwara State Government today flagged off the 4th edition of the Quarterly Inter-Ministerial Media Chat, even as it disclosed plans to introduce a Monthly Media Chat aimed at ensuring regular engagement between the government and the people on its activities, policies, and programmes. The State Commissioner for Communications,  Hon. Bolanle Olukoju, performed the flag off today, at the conference room of Kwara State Ministry of Finance, Ilorin, the state capital. Delivering her welcome address, Hon. Olukoju emphasized that the two-day briefing is a vital platform for ensuring accountability, transparency, and open communication between the government and the public.  Olukoju noted that Heads of Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) would provide comprehensive updates on their activities and accomplishments for the last quarter of 2024. “Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq-led administration remains committed to keeping the public ...

The Executive Chairman of the Kwara State Geographic Information Service (KWGIS) ESV. Abdulkareem Babatunde Sulyman, has disclosed that 178 Certificates of Occupancy (C of Os) have been processed and duly signed by Gov. AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq for collection. The Chairman made this disclosure while giving an account of the Agency's stewardship at the last quarterly inter- ministerial press briefing, organised by the Ministry of Communications. ESV. Sulyman said, the Agency has processed a total number of 156 in the second quarter, and 178 in the last quarter of 2024, making a total of 334 certificates of occupancy duly processed to the final stage and ready for collection. Esv. Sulyman, said the Agency was able to achieve this feat as a result of the transition to automation system embarked upon by the present administration of Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq in ensuring proper administration and management of land and building matters in the State.  He noted that the succ...

The Kwara State Government has reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to the welfare of workers and pensioners, prioritizing their working conditions, self-development, and overall well-being. This assurance was made by the Commissioner for Finance, Dr. Hauwa Nuru, during the fourth quarterly Inter-Ministerial Press Briefing held at the Ministry of Finance Conference Room in Ilorin. Dr. Nuru emphasized that the current administration, under the transformative leadership of His Excellency, Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, has consistently prioritized the prompt payment of salaries, pensions, and the implementation of promotions for deserving staff across all categories. She highlighted the government’s approval of a three-month financial bonus equivalent to the monthly PAYE obligation for all civil servants, including local government workers. This bonus, payable from October to December 2024, is part of measures to cushion the impact of subsidy removal on Premium Motor Spirit (...

The Kwara State Commissioner for Youths Development, Amb. Hon. Shehu Usman Ndanusa, has emphasized that the Ministry is working assiduously to enhance the employabilities of youths in the State, through partnerships with related agencies.  The  Commissioner stated this during the last quarterly inter-ministerial press briefing, held today at the conference room of the Ministry of Finance.  Amb. Ndanusa reiterated that the Ministry proposed partnerships and collaborations with the National Directorate of Employment (NDE), Industrial Training Fund (ITF), to help create employment opportunities for youths in the State. He noted that the partnership will help equip youths with market-relevant skills for employability and entrepreneurship, while also fostering innovation and provide resources for youth-led businesses. Hon. Ndanusa also emphasized that the Ministry in November sent participants from the sixteen (16) Local Government Areas of the State to a training ...

The Kwara State Government has reiterated its commitment to enhancing the energy sector of the state, while also encouraging renewable energy to increase security of life and property. The Kwara State Commissioner for Energy, Engr. AbdulAzeez Kola AbdulGaniy, who stated this today during the fourth-quarter Inter-Ministerial Press Briefing held at the conference room of Ministry of Finance, Ilorin, noted that these efforts are aimed at improving the living standard of Kwarans and boost economic development across the state. Engr. AbdulGaniy said, "more communities now have access to improved power supply facilities, including the provision and installation of transformers and other electrical materials in several communities. These communities include: Tepatan Oke, Gata Community and Magaji Fate Community. This development has helped several businesses and industries thrive." He further added that, "others include: procurement and installation of transformers ...