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*From Vision to Action; KWSG Strategizes for Youths Empowerment* In a bid to secure a brighter future for the younger ge...
22/04/2025

*From Vision to Action; KWSG Strategizes for Youths Empowerment*

In a bid to secure a brighter future for the younger generation, the State government has intensified its commitment to youths empowerment through a series of strategic programmes and policy implementations, aimed at equipping youths with skills, opportunities, and platforms for meaningful engagement.

The Commissioner for Youths Development, Amb. Ndanusa Usman Shehu, made this submission today while addressing Kwara youths on an Albarka FM programme titled "Ise nlo", sponsored by the State Government.

Amb. Ndanusa stressed that the State government is working assiduously to improve the livelihood of youths.
While highlighting some of the government's initiatives at empowering the youths, the Commissioner praised the State Governor, Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq CON, for his continued support and efforts in empowering youths across the State.

The Commissioner noted some of the government's efforts in the disbursement of financial grants to various community based youth organizations, registered with the Ministry of Youths Development.
He stressed that the financial aid is a reflection of the government’s continued investment in the energy and potentials of youth driven entrepreneurs.

Amb. Ndanusa further reiterated the collaboration of the Ministry with students in the State in entrepreneurship and skills acquisitions, through involvement in vocational training, or innovation challenges where student bodies help mobilize participants from tertiary institutions.

The Commissioner also emphasized that the Ministry has met with various security organizations in the State to foster partnership, noting that Uniformed Voluntary Youth Organizations registered with the Ministry will benefit from such collaborations with the security outfits, through skills acquisition, military-backed vocational training, and job placement initiatives.

Oluwafemi Samuel Adeoye
Press Secretary
KWMYD

Gov AbdulRazaq swears in Special Advisers, Auditor General, Perm Secs Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq on Tue...
22/04/2025

Gov AbdulRazaq swears in Special Advisers, Auditor General, Perm Secs

Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq on Tuesday inaugurated two Special Advisers, the new Auditor General of the state, and seven Permanent Secretaries.

They are Alhaji Abdulrazaq Jiddah (SA Special Duties); Ambassador Umulkhaer Onaolamipo Ahmed Alaye (SA Civic Engagement); and Alayande Fatai (Auditor General).

The new Permanent Secretaries are Afolabi Olaitan (Energy); Sh*ttu Olufunke Mercy (Service Welfare); Abdulazeez Tinuke Risikat (Housing and Urban Development); Taoheed Abdullahi Ayodeji (Health); Abu Anthony Gana (Works); Salau Kabiru Abdullahi (Transportation); and Yahya Muhammed (Livestock Development).

The Governor charged the appointees to see their pick as a privilege to further serve God and humanity.

“Your appointment places you in a privileged position to serve God and humanity, to make things better than you meet them, and to contribute to the development of our state through your offices,” the Governor said at the inauguration in Ilorin, the state capital.

Attendees included a former House of Representatives' member for Ilorin East/South Federal Constituency and first Gaskiya of Ilorin Hon Abdulganiyu Cook Olododo; and the Balogun Alanamu of Ilorin Dr. Abubakar Usman Jos.

The Governor asked the new appointees to serve with integrity and diligence.

“Please remember that you have been chosen from a population of over 3 million people. They look up to you as leaders, mentors, and exemplars. Kindly discharge this public trust with fairness to all, humility, and commitment to the highest ethical standards," the Governor said.

This is a team of achievers who are working hard to beat our own records, the Governor said, urging them to bring fresh energy and integrity into their roles.

Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Prof Mamman Saba Jubril, tasked the appointees to be diligent and show a high level of commitment to their duties.

Jiddah, who spoke on behalf

08/01/2025

Pensioners Urged to visit LGA HQs, register with KWSRRA for fresh gratuity payment

Kwara State Ministry of Finance encourages all pensioners in the State and Local Government to complete their registration with the Kwara State Residents Registration Agency (KWSRRA).

Apart from fulfilling the obligation to update their data with the government for planning and security purposes, this registration will qualify them for the payment of outstanding gratuities dating back to 2011.

“Apart from the consistent monthly releases, the State and Local Government will soon begin another round of substantal payment of outstanding gratuities from 2011," Dr. Hauwa Nuru, Commissioner for Finance, said in a statement.

"However, it is essential for all pensioners to register with KWSRRA to revalidate their information. They can do this either at the Ilorin office of KWSRRA or in the headquarters of their respective local government areas, all of which have KWSRRA desks."

Dr. Nuru also urged State and Local Government staff who have yet to complete their KWSRRA registration to do so without delay, assuring them of government’s commitment to prompt salary payments.

“We understand the importance of these payments to our pensioners and employees. The ongoing KWSRRA registration exercise is a vital step to sanitise the payroll system, ensure transparency, and improve the accuracy of government data,” she added.

Babatunde Toyin Abdulrasheed
Press Secretary
Ministry of Finance, Kwara State
January 6, 2025

Gov Abdulrazaq directs deployment of free buses to ease movt, urges calmKwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has ...
05/09/2024

Gov Abdulrazaq directs deployment of free buses to ease movt, urges calm

Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has directed the immediate deployment of buses to different parts of the metropolis to ease the movement of commuters.

"The buses are to take people to the most central destinations free of charge. We hope that persons attending the SUBEB job placement interviews would find this helpful, particularly in the metropolis," the statement said.

The Governor also appealed to transporters and members of the public to exercise patience over the new fuel price hike, saying different government stakeholders are reviewing the situation with public good as a top priority.

"The inconveniences are regretted, and we are confident that things will ease as soon as possible," it added.

Rafiu Ajakaye
Chief Press Secretary to the Governor
September 5, 2024

11/06/2024

Kwara State College of Education becomes Kwara State University of Education.

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