Kwara Grassroot Development Movement

06/06/2024

Alhamdullilah🙏🏼
Happy Birthday To Me

"As I stepped into the sacred city of Medina on my birthday was a dream come true, I felt a deep sense of spiritual connection and gratitude. The warmth of the Saudi sun on my skin were the perfect gifts to mark this new chapter in my life. and I felt blessed to be surrounded by the tranquility and peace of this holy land. The memories of this special day will stay with me forever, a reminder of the joy and serenity that comes from being in the presence of the divine.

Alhamdu lillah."

05/02/2024

*Happy Birthday to Governor Abdulraman Abdulrasaq: The Architect of Modern Kwara*

By Comrade Habib Lawal

In the realm of politics, business and result personified individuals, Governor Abdulraman Abdulrasaq CON, have carved a path of distinction for himself and there's no gainsaying his foray into polities was marked by principles, dedication to public service, and an unyielding commitments to making a positive impact. So, in the world of governance, his entrepreneurial spirit, policies and strategic vision not only flourished in the system, but also laid the foundation for a legacy that will continues to thrive.

Governor Abdulraman, is no doubt a trailblazer who had demonstrated exceptional leadership, innovation, and entrepreneurial spirit by all standards. Through his endeavors, he created employment opportunities, stimulated economic growth, and contributed to the overall development of Kwara, our dear state. His successes since inception, remains an inspiration for aspiring public office holders and future generations.

As he marked his birthday today, it is safe to mention that Governor Abdulraman's political journey was divinely marked by courage, integrity, and a deep love for our great state. And as a grassroots politician myself, I can boldly say that this is a Governor who connect with the people, understands their challenges, and championed their causes. Here is a courageous personality who act rightly on matters relating to public interest without fear of intimidation.

As a peacelover, a peace builder and a generous person specifically, in spirit whose major concern is to see economic development, progress and unity of people prosper in Kwara and Nigeria at large, we can't but give kudos to a man with human face who has been reaching out to Kwarans devoid of tribal or ethnic differences.

Recall that Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq openly made known his administration’s commitment to youth inclusion. True to his words, no effort were spared to create for them the right environment to realize their potential. Evidently, quite a large proportion of the young population have proven their worth in the governance and corporate world, thereby requiring every support to fulfill their life dreams. For this, we appreciate His Excellency for his business and youth-friendly policies.

To the Executive Governor of Kwara State, Mallam Abdulraman Abdulrasaq CON and Chairman Nigerian Governors Forum (NGF)
We say happy birthday and wishing you many more years ahead in sound health God's wisdom and guidance.

*Comrade Habib Lawal Party Chairman (APC) Ilorin East Local Government*

09/06/2023

*UPDATE : The suspended Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele, has been arrested by DSS*

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UPDATE : The suspended Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele, has been arrested by DSS

06/06/2022

KWARA GRASSROOTS DEVELOPMENT MOVEMENT CELEBRATE ILORIN EAST LG APC PARTY CHAIR ON HIS NEW AGE

The frontline political group in Kwara State, Kwara Grassroots Development Movement (KGDM) is celebrating her member, Comrade Habib Lawal Ajibola, APC Party Chairman, Ilorin East local Government on attaining another year on earth.

The group describe the party Chairman as a resourceful, dedicated, hardworking and intelligent loyalist of the All Progressives Congress (APC); He is a philantropist who is always after the success of H.E Mallam Abdulrahaman Abdulrazaq and our great State at large.

The group prays for his success in all ramifications and more years ahead in peace and tranquility Insha Allah.

Signed:
Hajia Maryam Yusuf Aladi
National Coordinator_

S.S. Olayinka
State Coordinator_

02/06/2022

RE: AN OPEN LETTER TO ILORIN EAST APC CHAIRMAN

Dear Brother Bayo Kopemeji,

I deeply appreciate your commendation and shared testaments to my roles as a loyal and committed member of the All Progressives Congress (APC) preceding my election as the Party Chairman of Ilorin East LGA. It clearly shows that you may from personal or secondary experience closely followed my activities and as expected should have been able to have the right perception about the man, Comr. Habib Lawal Ajibola and the events you referenced in the successive paragraphs of your open letter in an attempt to water down a situation that every well meaning member of our Party, APC should and has condemed in it's enterity.

" No Election is worth the sacrifice of the peace of a Nation or the blood of any Citizen "

Getting to some of the issues you raised worthy of a response not necessarily to you but Kwarans and APC Members whom you have attempted to misinform :

I am a successful yet contented Businessman by the grace of Almighty Allah and many well meaning members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ilorin East and across Kwara would testify that I spent my hard earned personal resources in supporting the activities and progress of the Kwara APC evidences are there for you to see and I will not desist from doing that . I also do not have the antecedent of asking favours from Politicians, accepting gratification of any kind in exchange of favours and treating people unjustly is not in my character and I have always stood against people who defy justice for personal gain in my activities across socio-political lines. As a devoted Muslim, the values of justice, empathy and love for others matter to me.

Regarding your allegations of my involvement in extortion of some sort with Aspirants (You didn't mention names, I wish you did) during the Primary Elections, I beg to differ completely as I did dutifully only my responsibility as an official in the Primary election. I did not request nor collect illegally any monies from any Aspirants promising to deliver mandates that clearly belong to the people to them. This again is another wrong narrative which you have attempted to dent my integrity with in a bid to achieve what ever gains I may not be able to fathom at this material time.

Your assertion that I am obsessed with money and I am Politically inexperienced is really laughable considering that you have affirmed in the introduction to your letter how much impact I have made and the many sacrifices I have given for the APC in Kwara even when it was unfashionable to do so for many and Just to update your knowledge, I have over a decade (10 years) of experience as a grassroots Politician and I have successfully held vital positions at different times leaving my mark and antecedents to speak for my capacity as a results oriented leader. Prior to joining the APC in 2015, I was a devoted member of the opposition and fought tirelessly alongside leaders of our party to achieve the Otoge'revolution.

As Party Chairman, I have always operated an open door policy with all members of the APC in Ilorin East. This did not change during the elections as all Aspirants on the platform of the APC were given a level playing ground not only to aspire but also consult widely with the people. It is on record that I and my Executives honoured and even attended rallies/meetings organised by House of Assembly and National Assembly hopefuls as well as activities organised by even Party Members.

Our disposition as leaders of the party at the Local Government as expected was neutral and all Aspirants were all accepted and charged to go out and canvass for support. This is the standard any where in the world for anyone holding the position I currently have in an election like what we just had.

It doesn't make rational sense to allege that I change my opinion on which candidates to support based on convenience. As earlier stated, my affiliation with Senator Ibrahim Yahaya Oloriegbe or any other Politician who participated in the Primary elections was not on partisan grounds. I am a Party Chairman for Ilorin East which falls within the juridiction within which the Distinguished Senator and other Aspirants were running for elections, they would naturally have consulted me, but my disposition was never bias at any point and if there's any proof that I took bribes and gratification which I have betrayed through my resolve to stay neutral. You or anyone else is welcome to make it public.

For someone who spoke so highly of my Political inexperience, I would expect that you will be intelligent enough to know that it is immoral and unacceptable for Me to have supported a Candidate from another Local Government for a position that has loyal and committed members of the party structure I lead also contesting. So I do not apologise to you if you feel disappointed that I did what was only right by ensuring that Ilorin East comes first in the disposition of my duties to the APC.

I have no reason to blackmail Amb. AbdulFatai Yahaya Gambari as being the person behind the serial attacks on you, He is a leader and loyal party Member whom I hold in high esteem. This however would not absolve him from wrong doing if it was his lieutenants who attacked me in reaction to his loss at the Primaries. Their actions have put his name and integrity on the line and so has the integrity of any other APC party member who is behind any of the attacks. I am confident that the outcome of the investigations ongoing will absolve those innocent and indict the guilty. In compliance with the law, untill the investigations are completed, every possible suspect is innocent and guilty.

Your letter goes on to in error again make complaints about Me single handely changing the Delegates list used for the Primaries. This only shows how much you lack information about how well structured the APC functions. Delegates who participated in the Primaries were duly selected and registered with the Party days before the Primaries and accreditation of the verifed list of Delegates was thoroughly done. As it is normal, people like you would always come out to make baseless accusations like this. I'll like to know in your reply to this letter hopefully if you were a Delegate and your name was replaced or any Member or even a close friend has petitioned their substitution from the Primary electoral process. Does some this allegations not sound funny even to you right now?

Those who vote have the previlege to decide and those who aspire can only canvass and wait for the outcome of votes cast. I had no power to influence the outcome of the election in anyone's favour beyond giving all Aspirants a level playing ground to test their popularity as charged by the Leader of our great Party, His Excellency Mallam Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq and Chairman of Kwara APC, Prince Sunday Fagbemi.

Celebrating the serial sponsored attacks against me by APC Members is indeed very shocking as it defies the virtues of love and solidarity that our party shares. However, It further reveals your true nature as a dishonourable Pen warrior for some of the negative elements within our party who have failed in their attempts to take my life.

This outing of yours aimed at blackmailing me and the All Progressives Congress (APC) lacks momentum and you may have to recalibrate to try again. The reckless attacks at me are verifiable and are currently under investigation by law enforcement agencies and our great party to find those responsible for possible disciplinary action. I am excited though that their work and mine has been made easier because you have tendered in evidence facts that you know those behind the attacks and of course you will be providing that information to prove your case against Me.

It's been over 72 hours after the APC Primaries conducted across Kwara State and no Aspirant has petitioned the process which I administered on grounds of impersonation, fraud or any other basis for which you seem to be speaking on their behalf.

All Kwarans know that I am a devoted loyalist of His Excellency, Gov. Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq and for his cause which is always in the genuine interest of Kwarans, I will always align. This pure love for the leader of our great party has earned me many friends and enemies. I completely accept this reality but wish to reiterate yet again that no amount of assault will make me conform to ideas that will surchange the people of Ilorin East, Kwara State and the All Progressives Congress (APC).

So against your false conviction that my actions are an embarassment and disgrace to the Governor and Party, I am not sure those you speak for will agree with you in any measure atall.

I would conclude by again reminding you that for all we do, we will answer before our creator, only Almighty Allah gives life and has the right to take it in his justice. If by doing the duties I swore an oath to do as Party Chairman I have offended people, this is an eventuality that is normal in a world where doing the right thing doesn't sit well with alot of people. I will not change to satisfy you and your co-horts who believe our Democracy is a joke and would endorse irrational reactions like the destruction of lives and properties as the best way to express dissatisfaction in a process that many have come out to applaud.

I'll make an open invitation you My Brother to visit me at your earliest convenience so I can do justice to the many issues you need to be schooled on and provided mentorship to deeply under and appreciate the history of our party and why been objective in your approach to adjudication in a matter like this of the essence.

Remain assured of my best wishes!

So far so good, ko ni baje... this too shall pass!

31/05/2022

WHY PLAY POLITICS OF VIOLENCE AND CYNICISM; SERIAL ATTACKS ON COMR. HABIB LAWAL ARE A THREAT TO THE PEACE & MATURITY THE APC IS KNOWN FOR

- Perpetrators of this acts must be found and Punished

Following the conduct of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Primary Elections for Houses of Assembly and National Assembly, Comr. Habib Lawal Ajibola, APC Chairman of Ilorin East has been serially attacked by armed thugs in near death experiences that have left his vehicle badly damaged and him injured severely.

Comr. Habib Lawal Ajibola has always been committed to ensuring the overall success of all activities of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kwara State and is known by all to be gentle and down to earth refraining from actions capable of inciting violent responses from others or provoking them to act in the ways we have witnessed in the manner and nature of these violent attacks on a loyal party man which were clearly aimed at taking his life if he was not rescued miraculously at all the instances the attackers struck.

Investigations into the attacks against Comr. Habib Lawal on Thursday, 26th May at Banquet Hall, Ilorin and Saturday, 28th May at Mararaba when he was in Company of the S.S.A to the Governor on Security driving have linked the acts allegedly to Individuals and groups of Aspirants who lost in the just concluded Primary Elections for House of Assembly and National Assembly respectively. The latest attack which happened on Sunday, 29th May, 2022 along Geri Alimi Odota when he was driving with his personal vehicle in company of his Younger brother, Tope has been linked to Ambassador Yahaya Seriki whose thugs numbering about ten (10) attacked the Party Chairman in a bike assault fashion smashing the windscreen of the vehicle conveying him and dragged him out with the aim to lynch life out of him.

Comr. Habib's only crime may be that of been just a loyal and committed member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Kwara State but however this is not worth the multiple attacks and threat to his life. The elements responsible for this assault must be reminded that the era of Violent Politics is over in Kwara and differences between Party members can be better resolved through dialogue and a pleathora of non violent approaches.

These acts of extreme violence against Comr. Habib have stained the integrity of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kwara State and threaten the peace we have enjoyed in the party for the last 3 years. Leaders of the Kwara APC under His Excellency, Mallam Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq and Prince Sunday Fagbemi must call all members of the APC in Kwara to order and those who have shown this clueless lack of care for human life should be fished out and prosecuted. Order and decorum must return to the party as we are not at war. If we cannot tolerate one another in an Intra Party election, what would be expected of us in the general election.

Comr. Habib Lawal Ajibola remains loyal to His Excellency Mallam Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq up and the All Progressives Congress led by Prince Sunday Fagbemi. This ugly developments will not weaken his passion and devotion to work in the interest of the people.

We need Peace and not War in Kwara APC, let's always remember, No Election is worth the life of any Kwaran. We owe ourselves a duty of care to one another as we prepare for the 2023 general elections.

26/03/2022

05/01/2022

MALLAM ABDULLAHI BABA GOBIR EMERGES AS THE NEW CHAIRMAN OF ALL APC WARD CHAIRMEN, KWARA STATE

- Receives blessing from Hon. Prince Sunday Fagbemi, APC State Chairman

Mallam Abdullahi Baba Gobir today, 5th January 2021 emerged as the new Leader of the APC Ward Chairmen Forum, Kwara State after a meeting of APC Chairmen of Ward Chairmen across the 16 LGAs of Kwara State where a Consensus vote was passed on him.

The new Chairman of APC Ward Chairmen, Kwara State was until his elevation to the current position, Ward Chairman, Gambari II and Chairman of APC Ward Chairmen in Ilorin East LGA of Kwara State.

He has succeeded Comr. Habeeb Lawal Ajibola who held the position of leader of the APC Ward Chairmen Forum prior to his election to the position of APC Party Chairman for Ilorin East LGA.

Following the election of Mallam Baba Gobir, he led members of the APC Ward Chairmen Forum to the Party State Secretariat to meet with Hon. Prince Sunday Fagbemi (APC Chairman, Kwara State) who received him and his colleagues with open arms charging them to keep faith with the APC in Kwara State and continue to offer their unwavering support to sustain the growth and development of the APC in the grassroots.

Speaking at the Courtesy Visit on the APC State Chairman, Comr. Habeeb Lawal on behalf of the Ward Chairmen thanked the leadership of the APC in the State and His Excellency, Gov. Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq for their untiring support to the forum and it's activities and prayed for more support for the new Chairman as he seeks to position the APC firmly across the 193 Ward preparatory to a resounding Victory in the 2023 general elections.

01/01/2022

KWARA GRASSROOT DEVELOPMENT MOVEMENT (KGDM) GREETS KWARANS AT NEW YEAR

Kwara Grassroot Development Movement (KGDM) led by Comr. Habib Lawal joins his Excellency Gov. Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq to felicitate with Nigerians and Kwarans in particular on the event of another New Year.

The Year 2021 was indeed a challenging one for our nation, state and people due to the varying effects of the Pandemic on the economy and our way of life.

We remain thankful to Almighty God that through the sound leadership of His Excellency, Gov. Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq and his firm economic policies and provision of series of interventions, Kwarans have ended 2021 well and are ready to harness the prospects that the year 2022 brings.

We continue to reiterate the message of "HOPE" to Kwarans as we sojourn through the new year confident that this fresh beginning will provide multiple opportunities to promote our Nation, State and people from where we are to where we ought to be.

Remain assured of the best wishes of Kwara Grassroot Development Movement (KGDM) as we renew our commitment to supporting grassroot development across Kwara State.

Happy New Year!

Signed:
Comr. Habib Lawal
President/Convener
Kwara Grassroot Development Movement (KGDM)

01/10/2021

APC, WARD CHAIRMEN FELICITATES WITH HIS EXCELLENCY, GOV. ABDULRAHMAN ABDULRAZAQ ON NIGERIA'S 61ST INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION

The Leadership of All Progressive Congress (APC) Ward Chairmen Forum, Kwara State led by Comr. Habib Lawal felicitates with her members, Kwarans and His Excellency, Gov. Abdulrazaq on the event of the Nigeria's 61st Independence Day Celebration.

Today indeed signifies the begining of another era for our nation haven survived numerous challenges over the last six decades. As we celebrate our freedom today, we are charged to reflect on our past and think of how we can contribute individually & collectively to the actualization of a bigger, bolder and better Nigeria.

The All Progressive Congress (APC) courtesy of Nigerians has had the unique previlege of been a strategic stakeholder in the building of a vibrant Nigeria which has stood tall as a shinning light inspiring many nations across Africa in diverse ways.

His Excellency, Gov. Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq's commitment to the service of Kwarans through his innumerable people oriented projects and programs implemented across the state is a testament of how the All Progressive Congress (APC) is rewarding Kwarans and Nigerians for trusting them with their future.

As Nigeria attains a new age, the APC's resolve to serve Nigerians better has received extra vigour. we urge all our members to remain devoted to contributing their quota in protecting our nation's democracy, unity and diversity as we remain faithful to implementation of projects and programs that will improve the daily lives of our people across divides.

On behalf of us all at APC, Ward Chairmen Forum, Kwara State

Happy 61st Independence Day Anniversary!

God Bless Nigeria
God Bless Kwara State
God Bless Us All

Signed:
Comr. Habib Lawal
Chairman of All Ward Chairmen, All Progressive Congress,
Kwara State

01/10/2021

KWARA GRASSROOT DEVELOPMENT MOVEMENT (KGDM) GREETS NIGERIANS ON 61ST INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION

Fellow Nigerians,

I am excited to address you on behalf of Kwara Grassroot Development Movement (KGDM) as a proud Citizen of our amazing heritage, Nigeria as she marks 61 years of independence as a country.

Today indeed signifies the begining of another era past our diamond jubilee, I urge us all to be firm, resolute and renew our commitment to the ideal of one indivisible and united Nigeria.

Our nation has been through several phases in the last 6 decades of Independence, many challenges have confronted us and threatened our sovereignty but collectively, we have stood firm, sacrificed and made appreciable progress which we can consolidate on to strive towards the actualization of a bigger and bolder Nigerian dream where everyone in Africa's giant symbol of strength and promise can proudly say "I too am NIGERIAN"

To our scores of followers across Kwara State and beyond, we remain thankful for the unique opportunity given to us to help Kwarans see the impact of the Gov. Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq led Kwara State Government in delivery of dividends of democracy to all regardless of tribe or creed.

Our commitment to your service has received a boost with our nation's new age. We will remain devoted to enhancing human capital development, provision of opportunities and information of Kwarans in a bid to sustain improvement of the lives of our people across divides.

Keep faith with us and feel free to share your wishes and demands for services in areas of interest across Kwara via our social media platforms.

On behalf of Myself and the KGDM Team,

Happy 61st Independence Day Anniversary!

God Bless Nigeria
God Bless Kwara State
God Bless Us All

Signed:
Comr. Habib Lawal
President/Convener
Kwara Grassroot Development Movement (KGDM)

05/09/2021

COMR. HABEEB LAWAL COMMENDS APC MEMBERS AND STAKE HOLDERS ON HITCH FREE LOCAL GOVERNMENT CONGRESS IN ILORIN EAST LGA

- Lauds Gov. Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq and Alhaji Abdullahi Samari for sustaining democratic processes within the party.

It is with gratitude and humility to Almighty Allah that I use this opportunity to extend my heart felt appreciation to Members, Political Office holders and Stakeholders of Nigeria's most co-ordinated political platform, APC in Ilorin East Local Government Area for their respective roles in the conduct of a hitch free Local Government Congress which took place on Saturday, 4th September 2021.

My consensus election as the APC Local Government Party Chairman Elect for Ilorin East LGA is a previlege which I hold in high esteem and remain committed to in unison with the other elected officials leverage to initiate the needed reforms and policies needed to ensure our great party, APC continues to grow beyond measure in our domain as she remains the most veritable platform to bring dividends of democracy to our people at all levels.

I wish to specially acknowledge the unique role played by His Excellency, Mallam Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq (Governor of Kwara State) and Alhaji Abdullahi Samari (APC Caretaker Chairman, Kwara State) who have both always ensured that decisions of the Party at all levels are independent and democratic hence evident in the peaceful conduct of Ward and LGA Congresses across the State. We in APC Ilorin East do not take your sustained support for granted and our selfless service to you and the party will be our little way to always say thank you.

To the People of Ilorin East Local Government Area, today marked the begining of a new dawn for the APC in our local government and I on behalf of the rest of the Executive solicit for your unwavering support to help stir the ship of our great party, APC towards the right direction bringing growth and development to the doorstep of every community, family and Individual. Ours will be an open administration where everyone, their ideas and opinions will matter!

Long Live the All Progressive Congress APC,
Long Live the All Progressive Congress APC, Kwara State
Long Live the All Progressive Congress APC, Ilorin East
Long Live Kwara State
Long Live Nigeria

Signed:
Comr. Habeeb Lawal
APC Chairman Elect, Ilorin East LGA

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07/08/2021

Kwara, Niger to Strengthen Security collaboration

Kwara and Niger are to strengthen existing collaboration to ensure adequate protection of lives and properties in the two states.

Kwara State Governor, Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq announced this on Wednesday evening at the State Executive Council meeting.

Governor AbdulRazaq, who expressed grave concern with reports of degradation of Multi-Billion Naira natural endowments by some criminal elements in parts of Baruten Local Government, said he would reach out to his Niger state counterpart for maximum security collaboration to put an end to such criminal activities.

The Governor disclosed that Kwara and Niger accounted for 60 percent of Shea butter production in the country, regretting that deforestation activities by some of the criminal elements in parts of the state constituted serious danger to preservation of natural endowments.

He lamented the increasing exportation of firewood and charcoal from the state, stressing that the state government will deepen mass enlightenment on the use of gas in place of firewood and charcoal to protect the forest.

He also said the Governors' Forum may also need to work to bring down the cost of cooking gas to make it more affordable to the people as a sustainable alternative to fire wood.

The Governor, meanwhile charged the newly sworn in members of the State Executive Council to team up with their colleagues in the council in strengthening governance and working towards meeting the expectations of the people of the state inspite of dwindling resources.

"It is not yet time for full-blown party politics. Let's concentrate on governance, full blown politics will come later", the Governor said.

He called on all the Council members to be proactive on Security and developmental issues in their respective local government areas and communities.

Alhaji Bashir Adigun
Special Adviser Political Communication
August 4, 2021

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01/08/2021

APC HOLDS SUCCESSFUL WARD CONGRESSES ACROSS KWARA STATE; MARAFA PEPELE WARD ACTIVELY PARTICIPATES

The All Progressive Congress APC held Successfully congresses across all 193 Wards of Kwara State on 31st July 2021 with party faithfuls from Marafa Pepele Ward participating actively.

The APC Ward Chairman of Marafa Pepele Ward who also doubles as the Chairman of All APC Ward Chairmen, Kwara State, Comr. Habib Lawal Ajibola commended the conduct of party members at the Congress and appreciated the Alhaji Samari led Kwara APC Caretaker Committee for coordinating the effective organisation of the party ward congresses in the state.

He also charged all APC Members to keep faith with the party and continue to support Gov. Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq to deliver on their promises to Kwarans at all levels.

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15/07/2021

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Yesterday at the State Executive Council, we approved the award of contract for the establishment of Garment Production Village in Ilorin.

Upon completion, the factory will be the largest in West Africa.

Valued to gulp N1.8bn, the project is primed to attract backward integration worth over N2bn of CBN investment in large scale cotton production in Kwara North and parts of the South.

These upcoming investments come on the heels of the agro-processing zone proposed for the northern senatorial district, among other agribusiness projects, and fixing of the road connecting the phenomenal Owu Fall in Kwara South and the campuses of the Kwara State University in the two regions.

The factory will provide job opportunities for thousands of Kwarans, particularly young people and women, when operational. It is part of our broad economic vision to put Kwara on the world map through industry and enterprise to grow from a civil service state to one with impressive industrial presence.