Kwara State Ministry of Communications

In a bold move to strengthen food security and promote local production, the Kwara State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to increasing rice production by partnering with the Rice Millers Association of Nigeria (RIMAN) and the Rice Farmers Association of Nigeria (RIFAN). This initiative aims to produce high-quality, affordable rice under the brand name "Kwara Rice." The Honourable Commissioner for Finance and Chairman of the Kwara State Ease of Doing Business Council, Dr. Hauwa Nuru, made this known on recently during a courtesy visit by RIMAN and RIFAN, alongside the Honourable Commissioner for Agriculture, to the Ease of Doing Business Council. Dr. Nuru emphasized the importance of strengthening the rice value chain, urging stakeholders to collaborate in ensuring food security, job creation, economic stimulation, and reduced dependency on imported rice. She highlighted the AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq-led administration’s unwavering support for agricultural de...

The Kwara State Government has awarded contracts worth over five billion naira for facilities upgrade across 70 Primary Health Care facilities in the three senatorial districts in the state, promoting them to Level 2 PHCs.  The Executive Secretary, Kwara State Primary Health Care Development Agency (KWHCDA), Professor Nusirat Elelu, stated this recently during the contracts signing event held at the Agency, revealing that the intervention will include infrastructural upgrade, solarisation, provision of staff quarters, potable water supply and supply of ultra-modern hospital equipment across all benefitting Primary Health Care facilities. "The intervention is coming with the support of the World Bank supported Immunisation Plus and Malaria Progress by Accelerating Progress and Transforming Services (IMPACT) project.” "It will make Primary Health Care facilities better positioned to provide quality and improved Primary Health Care services across the sta...

The Kwara State Government has inspected the construction site of Kwara State prototype primary school at Adeta in Ilorin West Local Government Area of the state, restating its pledge to reposition the education sector in the state. The school, which is a three storey building consisting of modern day facilities and convenience such as cooling system, classrooms, water and electricity reticulation, alternative power supply including generating sets and solar, digital boards, e-library and state of art playing ground among others for the pupils. The Commissioner for Housing and Urban Development, Dr Segun Ogunsola, who inspected the various project sites under the supervision of the Ministry recently, emphasized the need for a quality job in the primary school project execution. The Commissioner stressed that the State Government will not tolerate sub-standard work on any of its building contracts, urging the Contractor to ensure the project meets the contract ti...

The Kwara State College of Arabic and Islamic Legal Studies (CAILS) has achieved a significant milestone by securing full accreditation and approval for all six National Diploma (ND) programs presented to the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) for accreditation and resource verification. The Acting Provost of the College, Dr. Sa’ad Hadi, expressed profound gratitude to all stakeholders who contributed to this remarkable achievement. He extended special appreciation to His Excellency, the Executive Governor of Kwara State, Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, CON, for his unwavering support and the accreditation grant that made this success possible.  The Honourable Commissioner for Tertiary Education, Dr. (Mrs.) Mary Ronke Arinde, was also commended for her continuous guidance. Dr. Hadi further extended heartfelt appreciation to the Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), Professor Is-haq Oloyede, for his invaluable role in fac...

The Kwara State Government has affirmed that the Kwara Agro-Industrial Processing Zones (SAPZ) Project is envisioned for industrialising agrarian areas of the state, for the benefits of all. The Project Coordinator in the State, Engr. Dr. Busari Toyin Isiaka, made this affirmation today  during a sensitisation programme organised for community stakeholders in Afon,  Asa Local Government Area of Kwara State. Dr. Busari explained that agro-industrialisation will attract investors and this will spike transformation of the agrarian locations, and enssure the economic boom of the communities. Speaking through the Project Infrastructure Engineer, Engr. Dr. Ezekiel Olanrewaju Ariyo, Busari disclosed that the project focuses places that have comparative advantage in some products, saying that such areas of high agricultural production are suitable in the context of agro-industrial processing zones project. He added that the SAPZ Project, coupled with many agricultural inte...

The Kwara State Government, in collaboration with International Vocational Technical and Entrepreneurship College, (IVTEC), Ajase Ipo, has  commenced batch 8 of the year 2024/2025 admission of Youths Empowerment and Employment Generation Scheme.  The Rector of the College, Engr. (Dr.) Yaru Salihu stated this in Ajase Ipo today in a press statement issued from his office. According to the Rector, the programme which is being sponsored by the Kwara State Government is aimed at promoting a viable and skills acquisition training, to increase the effectiveness of government efforts at combating poverty and youth unemployment. The programme also intends to create jobs in order to increase entrepreneurship opportunities among the teeming youths in the state. The statement, which was signed by the Press Secretary of the Institute, Grace Ige, stated that areas of training of the scheme include Trades and Vocations; Automotive, Building and Electrical Departments. Others are...

The Kwara State Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development is pleased to announce the expansion of the Thursday Market to include a variety of fresh, organic vegetables, in addition to the already available fish varieties. Residents can now purchase Ewedu (Jute leaves), Soko (Lagos Spinach), Tete (African Spinach), and more, all cultivated at the Ministry of Agriculture using organic methods and available at affordable prices. In addition to vegetables, the Thursday Market now offers essential food staples such as yam, beans, maize, and sorghum—further broadening access to nutritious and locally sourced produce. Notably, these staple crops were generously given back to the Kwara State Government by farmers who benefited from the government's agricultural inputs and empowerment programs. This act of appreciation underscores the success of the state’s ongoing efforts to support farmers and boost food production and security. Announcing the development, the Honorable Co...

The Kwara State Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the National Board for Technology Incubation (NIBT), an agency under the Federal Ministry of Science and Technology, Abuja, aiming to drive economic growth, create jobs and foster entrepreneurship in the state. The Commissioner for Business, Innovation, and Technology, Hon. Damilola Yusuf Adelodun, signed the MoU recently at the Ministry’s conference room and reaffirmed the state government's commitment to providing a conducive environment for startups, entrepreneurs and innovators to thrive. Hon. Damilola described the signing as a significant milestone in the state's efforts to promote innovation and technology, highlighting Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq’s investments in developmental projects, including the Kwara State Information Technology Hub, which is set for commissioning.  She noted that the hub would create job opportunities and enhance skills acquisition for the state’s teemi...

The Kwara State Public Procurement Agency ( KW-PPA) has organized a one-day training for dozens of top civil servants across all government establishments in the State on public procurement processes and effective records keeping as part of efforts to improve efficiency in the service.  The training specifically featured directors, controllers of finance and accounts (CFAs); planning officers; and procurement officers across Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs).  Speaking at the programme, the General Manager of the Agency, QS Raheem Abdulbaki, who trained the participants at the session, said they organized the programme for such categories of civil servants to guide them on some of the procedures needed while engaging in procurement activities in their respective offices. QS Abdulbaki defined procurement processes as important steps, which organizations or procuring entities are expected to adhere to while engaging in any procurement activities. “This trai...

The Kwara State Government has Charged residents to take advantage of the free Tuberculosis screening across health facilities in the state to ascertain their status and ensure healthy living. State Commissioner for Health, Dr Amina Ahmed El-Imam gave this charge in Ilorin today, during the flag-Off of Community Sensitization and Free Screening of Tuberculosis, facilitated by Ilorin East Local Government Area TB Champion and Wife of the Local Government Chairman, Mrs Lateefat Garba Agbelere, held in Idiape, Ilorin, the state capital. El-Imam who represented the First Lady of Kwara State, Prof (Amb) Olufolake AbdulRazaq, described Tuberculosis as an airborne disease that is curable, emphasizing that the screening was necessary, for those with persistent coughs. Ambassador Olufolake maintained that, Tuberculosis remains one of the main causes of illness and death among the black race, therefore encouraged members of the public to form the habit of visiting government health f...

   The Kwara State Government has pledged its continuous support to the State Command of the Nigerian Correctional Service.     The Secretary to the State Government,  Prof. Mamman Saba Jibril gave the assurance today while receiving the newly posted State Controller of the, Mr Famuwagun Oyediran who paid him a courtesy call.    He appreciated the mutual working relationship between the State Government and the State Authority of the State Command of the Correctional Service assuring that the government would not renege in its support and assistance to ease its operations in the State.     Prof. Jibril also promised that the Government would look into the requests made by the Command Boss to enhance efficient service delivery in the State.      The State Controller of the NCS,in his address pleaded that the State Government should urgently consider the relocation of the Custodial Centre located at Oke -Kur...

In preparation for the take off of 13 new degree programmes at the Kwara State Polytechnic, the University of Ilorin Affiliation team yesterday conducted a resource inspection to assess the facilities and resources available in the Polytechnic, as part of the requirements for affiliation with the University of Ilorin. The team, led by Prof. Yahya Oyewole Immam appreciated the institution for considering an affiliation with the university.  He assured the Polytechnic of a greater relationship and commended the Management for taking the initiative to expand its academic programmes. Oyewole who disclosed that the  collaboration will foster greater academic relationships between the two institutions, also delivers the warmest greetings of the University of Ilorin Vice Chancellor, Prof. Wahab Olasupo Egbewole, SAN, to the Management of the Polytechnic. Responding, the Rector of the Polytechnic, Engr. Abdul Jimoh Muhammed, thanked the team for the visit and pledged to pr...

•Says project first of its kind in Africa Kwara State Government, under the leadership of Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, CON, has unveiled the prototype of the Court House complex it recently flagged off its construction at Ahmadu Bello Way in the state's capital, Ilorin.  The six-storey Court House complex project, which was handed to the consultant a few days ago, will feature eight well-equipped courtrooms, offices, a conference hall and a library, among other modern facilities, to ease the operations of the judiciary in the north-central state. Conceived by Governor AbdulRazaq, the Court House complex, which is the first of its kind in Africa, is in line with the vision of the Nigeria Governors' Forum (NGF) Chairman to enhance judicial services and revamp and reposition every sector in the state for the benefit of all.  The Consultant, Baron Architecture, Babatunde Sofola, who spoke on behalf of the Contractor, Craneburg International, at the hand...

The Chairman of the Kwara State Fiscal Responsibility Commission (FRC), Barr. Abubakar Othman has  commended the Governor of Kwara State, Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq for his outstanding legacy projects and tremendous infrastructural development in the State. Barr. Othman stated this during his visit to the International Conference Centre, Innovation Hub and Kwara Hotel. He  commended the level of work at the International Conference Centre and thanked the Governor for his foresight. The Project Manager, QS David Olatunji disclosed that the project had reached an appreciable  level after the Government employed the services of a new contractor, the earlier one was sacked due to poor performance. Olatunji explained further that the project would be ready to be commissioned by the middle of next year. During the visit to the Ilorin Innovation Hub, the Chairman and his team were pleased with the contractor, after seeing the tremendous work. The project which was...

The Kwara State Government did not spend a kobo on any ranch project between 2022 and 2023, as was erroneously claimed by Sahara Reporters. The only related expenditure in the said years was N29,000,000 spent in 2022 for essential services (topographic survey, environmental impacts assessment, and drone flights across the Malete site) at the Malete new site for the Kwara Special Agro Industrial Processing Zone project. This expenditure is dated 28 February, 2022. The closest volume of government's expenditure in that category was the payment on 9 October, 2023 of N779,506,155.08 counterpart funds for the Special Agroprocessing Zone (SAPZ). SAPZ is an ongoing five-year project funded by the African Development Bank and Islamic Development Bank. At the moment under SAPZ, there are four Agricultural Transformation Centres (ATCs) in Baruten (Okuta), Kaiama (Kaiama), Ifelodun (Olodan), and Asa (Afon). All the ATCs serve as production and aggregation centres, while Malete is ...