Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has said the best way to eradicate poverty is to cultivate more lands for agriculture. “If we really want to rise above the poverty line, the way to do that is through agriculture …There is…
One month after visit, Kwara gov reequips ‘decrepit’ NYSC camp
Kwara State government on Thursday delivered 400 new mattresses, 200 double trunk beds, 90 wooden benches and several consumable drugs to the Yikpata Camp of the National Youths Service Corps (NYSC), in a concrete step to make the camp liveable…
Eid: AbdulRazaq says Kwara’s peace to drive development
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…