Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has appealed to Kwarans to sustain the tempo of peace existing in the state for overall development. Speaking at the Ilorin praying on Sunday, the governor said the prevailing peace would attract investment and socioeconomic…
Eid-ul-Adha: Kwara Gov greets, tasks Muslim faithful on sacrifice
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has felicitated with the Muslim community on the upcoming Eid-ul-Adha (feast of sacrifice) celebration, calling on the faithful to spend the holiday reflecting on the lessons of the season. “The message of this season is…
Kwara Imam cautions Nigerians against needless demands from govt officials
Hails Gov AbdulRazaq’s humility, discipline Nigerians should refrain from making personal demands from elected or appointed government officials, as such demands are often beyond what the officials could afford without breaching the law, a top Muslim cleric said on Friday.…
Quality fire service key to internal security, says Kwara gov
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq on Thursday said the country’s internal security partly depends on the premium placed on effective fire service delivery, pledging to make such service a priority of his government. “Everybody has a responsibility to prevent fire…
We’ll institutionalise Ilorin Durbar festival, says AbdulRazaq
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has said his administration would institutionalise the Ilorin Durbar as a tourist attraction in the state. According to a statement by the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Rafiu Ajakaye, he said preparations for the event and…
Kwara donates land for use of Federal Fire Service
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has agreed to allocate land for the establishment of the proposed Federal Fire Training School and regional office for the north central to be sighted in Ilorin, the state capital. AbdulRazaq also said additional fire…
We’ll partner with EFCC to recover looted funds in Kwara, says AbdulRazaq
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq on Tuesday said his administration would partner with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to combat graft, including recovering funds looted from the state treasury. AbdulRazaq said corruption had almost crippled Kwara when he…
I’m ashamed Kwara recorded 50% new polio cases – AbdulRazaq
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq on Tuesday said it was a shame that the state recorded 50 per cent of the new polio cases in Nigeria, saying he would deploy necessary resources to fight the virus. “It is a shame…
Kwara to partner AfDB on infrastructure devt, women empowerment
Kwara State Government has opened talks with the African Development Bank (AfDB) on various areas of partnership, including road construction, small and medium scale enterprises with focus on women empowerment, energy, and agro-processing. The proposed partnership is the outcome of…
Kwara courts in bad shape, says NBA (Nation)
Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) on Monday painted a sordid and decrepit picture of the courtrooms in Kwara state. NBA also lamented the dearth of courtrooms and offices in the state judiciary. Ilorin branch chair of NBA, Mohammed Akande told reporters…
