Kayode Alabi
Kwara governor praises community development initiatives
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq at the weekend commended various community efforts to develop the state, with a message that such initiatives complement his administration’s efforts to build a viable state.
Community efforts key to bridging Kwara infrastructural deficit – governor
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq on Saturday hailed various community efforts to develop the state and bridge huge infrastructural deficits, saying his administration welcomes such gesture in its drive to develop the state.
Nigeria must prepare for post-oil years now – Kwara governor
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq on Thursday called for adequate preparation for Nigeria to survive in the post-oil years, which he said could be nearer than expected, calling for better attention to technical education, agriculture and enterprise.
Kwara government vows to ensure safe slaughtered animals for consumption
The Kwara Government says it will ensure that animals slaughtered in abattoirs across the state are safe for human consumption.
World Polio Day: Kwara disinfects rivers, other places to stem polio
The Kwara State Government on Thursday disinfected major rivers and adjoining areas in the Ilorin metropolis after health officials recently discovered a poliovirus in the river, a step the government said was to quickly prevent a reccurrence of vaccine-derived polio cases in the state.
Kwara deputy governor tasks tertiary institutions on research
The Deputy Governor of Kwara, Mr Kayode Alabi, has called on tertiary institutions in the country, particularly universities, to focus and invest more on research to solve most of the health challenges facing humanity.
Kwara restates commitment to tackle flooding
The Kwara state government has restated its commitment to tackle the issue of perennial flooding in some parts of the state.
Kwara deputy governor’s message to religion leaders
The Kwara State Deputy Governor Kayode Alabi on Saturday charged religious leaders to encourage their followers to join, and be actively involved, in political processes in order to turn the nation around for the better.
Federal government signs MOU with Unilorin on land for N-Power beneficiaries
The federal government has signed a ten-year Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) of 40-hectare farmland with the University of Ilorin in Kwara State, for the Social Intervention Programmes (SIP) N-Power Agro beneficiaries.
Tribunal: Kwara governor knows fate September 20
Kwara State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal has slated September 20 to give judgment in the petition filed by the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, Rasak Atunwa, challenging the election of Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq.
We inherited general decay in infrastructure – Kwara governor
He added that that is reflective of the general breakdown of infrastructure in the state, saying however that he has chosen to prioritise things that directly affect people’s welfare instead of embarking on rehabilitation of his own office when he assumed office on May 29.
Kwara governor urges support for reforms, paradigm shift
Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara State, yesterday rallied the people behind his agenda for reforms and paradigm shift in governance, calling the 2019 election a referendum that saw people choose development and prudence over waste and underdevelopment.
I won’t steal public funds – Kwara governor
Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara State says he will not use public fund and resources to enjoy and gratify himself at the expense of the masses that brought him to power.
NURTW: Ban illegal transport unions to stem crimes on highways
The National Union of Road Transport Workers, NURTW, yesterday, called for the banning of illegal transport unions saying it will stem kidnapping and other violent crimes on highways.
Governor AbdulRazaq: Condition of Kwara special needs school a shame
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq on Friday apologised to ‘special needs’ children in the state over the decrepit condition of their school and the lack of facilities there.
Governor Abdulrazaq: Kwara poised for greatness under me
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq on Friday said the state is poised for greatness on all fronts, having turned the page on decades of socio-economic stagnation.
Governor AbdulRazaq decries mass failure of Kwara students in UTME
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has decried the mass failure of students of the state in the just-released 2019 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examinations (UTME).
Governor Abdulrazaq holds maiden security council meeting on assumption of office
Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq of Kwara State on Thursday performed his first official duty by holding a Security Council meeting to receive briefings from all the heads of security agencies in the state.
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