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20/04/2024

Chess-a-thon: Tunde Onakoya breaks Guinness world record after reaching 58-hr mark

Nigerian chess master, Tunde Onakoya has reached a Guinness World Record for the longest chess marathon after reaching the 58-hour mark, surpassing the previous record of 56 hours and 9 minutes.

19/04/2024

Gov. AbdulRazaq Receives Report on Establishment of Kwara University of Education

•Gov's zeal for Kwara education truly commendable: Prof Oba AbdulRaheem

Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has received a three-pronged report from the Prof. Shuaib Oba Abdulraheem-led Planning and Implementation Committee for the Establishment of Kwara State University of Education.

The report included an academic brief; a draft (establishment) bill; and the proposed masterplan for the university.

Receiving the documents at the Government House Ilorin, AbdulRazaq said the government will take prompt action on the report for quick takeoff of the university, including forwarding the bill to the House within reasonable time.

"We will look at the academic brief and the masterplan for the proposed university of education as well," he said.

The Governor said the government will weigh all the factors stated in the report for the location of the varsity for efficiency and overall success of the project for the maximum benefits of all.

"I must say that no part of Kwara State is undeserving of the location of the university," he added.

"I was in the TETFUND office in Abuja last month, and they assured me of support for the smooth take-off of the university of education. So, we will move quickly to ensure that this is done."

AbdulRazaq said the administration has not increased tuition fees across its tertiary institutions since it came in 2019 despite the rate of inflation in the country.

He added: "On the issues of fees and so on, we shall cross the bridge when we get there because the issues of fees are challenging. If you look at what private and some public universities are charging against what we charge for tuition, you will see that there is a huge gap there. Since this administration came into being, we have not increased tuition fees. If you look at the rate of inflation, you will realise that we are actually discounting fees while that of private institutions is rising. It is part of our responsibility to make sure that we keep the space open for qualified students to seek fairly competitive paths to a great future.

"Once again, let me thank you for the yeoman job you have done by bringing your experience in the academia to bear."

Other members of the committee are Deacon Pastor Afolayan J. Babatunde (Secretary); Professor (Mrs) Medinat Salman; Professor Sidikat Adeyemi; Professor Umar Gunu; Engineer Sa’ad Belgore; Mrs. Mulikat Lawal; Femi Aina; former Special Adviser on Special Duties Alhaji Abubakar Abdul-Razaq Jiddah; and a representative each of the Ministries of Housing and Urban Development and Justice.

Prof Abdulraheem, for his part, acknowledged the commitment and understanding that Governor AbdulRazaq attaches to Kwara education as displayed in the course of carrying out the committee's assignment.

"I am pleased to report that the journey has been tough but very exciting indeed and productive. Your Excellency, the establishment of the University of Education is a favourite pet project in your mind for quite some time, and I know your commitment and the worth you attached to education in Kwara State," he said.

"It is with that zeal and understanding that I and my colleagues worked to produce this status report before you today.

"Your Excellency, the task you assigned to us has very many exciting angles to it -- human and material. I must thank you very much and appreciate your very prompt attention to the issue of logistics for the committee, without which we couldn't have moved as fast as we did."

The former Vice Chancellor of University of Ilorin said the three documents presented would hasten the establishment of the university of education.

"We had the tasks of producing three key documents -- academic brief, which is going to be the intellectual instrument on which the functioning of the proposed university will be defined. There is also a draft bill for the establishment of the Kwara State University of Education, and the third is the Masterplan.

"I am pleased to report to Your Excellency that the academic brief is second to none, and it is very ready. The draft bill is also ready and to be processed to the House of Assembly. The third is the Masterplan. That, we have not been able to conclude, but we have been able to scratch the ground. This is because when you are on the field, you can do nothing but scratch the ground. That will only be made possible when a decision has been taken about the location of the university.

"We have taken our time to visit potential candidates in terms of location for the university project. We visited the facilities and staff of the Colleges of Education Ilorin, Lafiagi, and Oro. We have also taken time to consult stakeholders, apart from advertising in national newspapers and social media. We also invited input from members of the public to harness and harvest their opinions about the prospects of the university.

"The preponderance of the result which we got are more political than academic. Everybody wants the university to be located within their own environment. That doesn't excite me because that is a burden on the government, not mine.

"I was expecting to be assisted on the academic and intellectual content on what the university is going to be. But I was assisted by a very hardworking team, and we have produced an academic brief."

The top academic said he was optimistic that the university would be established and run seamlessly with the documents presented and abundance of human resources across the state.

"The three documents to be presented to the NUC are here, and I must say you have been wonderful in your support. I had the opportunity in the past to lead the establishment of the Kwara State University, Malete, and that took me two years. This one is likely to take us less than one year," he said.

"Your Excellency, once we present to you our final report, you can apply for recognition from the NUC because once the law is passed, you already established the Kwara State University of Education; you are not seeking a permission to do it. You are only asking NUC for recognition, which is different from what is done to private universities.

"The only other decision to be taken is to determine the location of the university. There are many factors to determine the location of the university, and those factors are better considered by Your Excellency. You will consider factors of the economy as it is today whether it is economical to open a university in a virgin land with all the costs. If Kwara State has the resources, that will be wonderful. It also depends on the issue of security in the country. You can also consider the cost of municipal services such as light, water, road infrastructure, etc. These are things that would contribute to the easy start-up of the university for the foundational students. They must not be exposed to any hardship.

"We must as a government assist by deciding the location of the university where life will be really conducive for excellent intellectual growth."

Rafiu Ajakaye,
Chief Press Secretary to the Kwara State Governor,
April 19, 2024

19/04/2024

MID-DAY NEWS

19/04/2024

TEST STREAM

17/04/2024

Kwara Gov Commiserates With Senator Sadiq Over Dad’s Death

Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq expresses heartfelt condolences to Senator Sadiq Suleiman Umar (Northern District) on the death of his father, Alhaji Suleiman Mora Omar.

Alhaji Omar, one-time Secretary of the Kwara State Muslim Pilgrims Board and a top bureaucrat, died at the age of 86 years on Tuesday night. He was in the state civil service for 35 years.

Governor AbdulRazaq urges Senator Sadiq and his family to thank Allaah for a life of service to humanity and commitment to higher ideals that Alhaji Omar led until his death.

The Governor asks Allaah, whose mercies encompass all things, to admit Alhaji Suleiman Omar to al-jannah Firdaus and keep his household united on the right path.

Rafiu Ajakaye
Chief Press Secretary to the Governor
April 17, 2024

17/04/2024

On Air Now: "Network Kwara" Executive Secretary, Kwara State Health Insurance Agency, Dr. Olubunmi Jetawo-Winter

17/04/2024

Kwara Gov mourns Senator Rafiu Ibrahim

Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq received with shock and profound sadness reports of the death of Senator Rafiu Ibrahim of the Peoples Democratic Party after a brief illness.

The Governor sends his heartfelt condolences to the family of the late senator, the people of Ojoku in Oyun Local Government Area, and the Peoples Democratic Party on this sad development.

This shocking development again reminds everyone of the inevitability of death for all human beings and the fact that it could come unannounced for anyone, according to the Governor.

Governor AbdulRazaq prays to Allaah to admit the senator to al-Jannah Firdaus and give comfort to his family members, political associates, and followers.

Rafiu Ajakaye
Chief Press Secretary to the Governor
April 17, 2024

14/04/2024

Kwara Confirms Receipt of New Grains from FG, Distribution Begins Soon

Kwara State Government said it has received 12,058 bags of grains of maize, millet, and sorghum from the Federal Government.

The breakdowns of the 12,058 are: 7,042 of 50kg bags of maize; 2,916 of 50kg bags of millet; and 2,100 of 50kg bags of sorghum (which are still being received as at today).

The state government also announced the receipt of 8,700 of 25kg bags of rice, according to a statement by the Commissioner for Communications Mrs Bola Olukoju.

The statement said the Minister of Agriculture and Food Security Senator Abubakar Kyari will flag off the distribution of the grains in the state very soon — in manners that would follow the distribution template sent by the Federal Government.

The state government has constantly supported the Kwara public to cope with the inconveniences that trailed the removal of fuel subsidy.

Mrs Bola Olukoju
Commissioner for Communications
April 11, 2024

12/04/2024

Happy birthday to our visionary and indefatigable General Manager Ayo Akanbi. We wish you many happy returns and all the best sir.

12/04/2024

Happy birthday ma and best wishes always!

10/04/2024

KWARA GOVT ACQUIRES 20,065 HECTARES OF LAND, FOR SMART CITY PROJECT

•Project to birth Housing Estates, Modern Schools, Hospitals, Markets, Police Stations, Fire Services, Stadia

•I am fully in support of the project: Emir of Ilorin

Following stakeholders engagement meeting on land acquisition, the Kwara State Government has acquire land in both Ilorin East and Ilorin South Local Government Areas of Kwara State, for the purpose of citing the New Ilorin SmartCity Estate, in the best interest of kwarans and the entire Nation.

The Executive Chairman, Kwara State Geographic Information Service (KW-GIS), ESV Abdulkareem Babatunde Sulyman stated this of recent, when he paid a courtesy visit to the Emir of Ilorin, Alhaji (Dr) Ibrahim Zulu Gambari (CON), in his palace, in Ilorin, the State Capital.

The Chairman, commended the royal father for his fatherly roles at piloting the affairs of the Ilorin metropolis and environs, adding that motives behind the visit was to intimate the Royal Father of Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq's quest for the acquisition of about 20,065 hectares of land, in both Ilorin East and South Local Government Areas, respectively, for the establishment of the New Ilorin SmartCity Estate.

According to him, "the SmartCity would accommodate Modern Schools, Hospitals, Markets, Police Stations, Fire Services, Stadia and other social amenities."

"The SmartCity Estate would also House 1000 Federal Renewed hope housing estates as well as accommodating the phase two Industrial Park and a host of other infrastructure," he added.

Sulyman also affirmed that, when fully activated, the project would provide employment opportunities for our teeming youths.

He disclosed that, communities existing in the acquired land, should not entertain any fear as they will be incorporated into the SmartCity project for further expansion and development and full compensation will be paid with other owners of the acquired lands, as they are already urged to forward their claims to the office of the Executive Chairman, KW-GIS, along Commissioner's Lodge Way, GRA, Ilorin, for collation.

ESV Sulyman therefore solicited the full support and cooperation of the Royal Father in sensitizing the public through the Magajis, and Allanguas to fully support Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq on his quest to further develop the State, for the betterment of all.

Responding, the Emir of Ilorin, Alhaji Zulu Gambari, who is also the Chairman, Traditional Rulers in the State, said he is fully in support of the project and promised to as a matter of urgency speak with Magajis concerned to also support the project, for the progress of the state, in a bid for Governor AbdulRazaq led administration to enhance another landmark success.

The Royal Father then prayed for the success of the Governor and his entire cabinet members, throughout his tenure of office.

ABDULRAZAQ YUSUF
PRESS SECRETARY
KW-GIS

10/04/2024

NETWORK KWARA

10/04/2024

On Air Now: "Network Kwara" Kwara State Commissioner for Communications, Hon. Bolanle Olukoju.

10/04/2024

We’ve lost a great man, Kwara Gov mourns Justice Ahmad Belgore

Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq is saddened at the death of the great jurist and patriot Justice Ahmad Olanrewaju Belgore (retired).

Belgore, who was until his recent retirement the presiding Justice of the Ilorin Division of the Court of Appeal, died on Tuesday night.

The Governor sends his heartfelt condolences to the entire Ilorin Emirate whose illustrious son the jurist was, to the bar and the bench, and to the Belgores who have lost a rare gem.

Justice Belgore was a legal giant and a foremost community leader who offered his shoulder for many to lean on, the Governor said.

Governor AbdulRazaq asks Allaah to forgive Justice Belgore his shortcomings, admit him to al-jannah Firdaus, and give fortitude to the Belgores and everyone who mourns him.

Rafiu Ajakaye
Chief Press Secretary to the Governor
April 10, 2024

10/04/2024

Ongoing: The dualization of Wahab Folawiyo (Unity) Road, Ilorin nears completion.

The upgrading of the road exemplifies Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq’s dedication to urban renewal and infrastructure enhancement in Kwara State.

These initiatives will contribute significantly to the ongoing economic revitalization efforts in the state.

09/04/2024

Greetings from Kwara TV!

09/04/2024

Eid-l- fitr Celebration; KWARTMA deploys 365 personnel, implores road users of safety consciousness amidst celebration

The Kwara State Road Traffic Management Authority. (KWARTMA), has deployed 365 Officers and Men for safe and hitch free movement of people and goods within the State during this year Eid celebration.

The Ag. Chief Executive Officer of the Authority, Engineer Bamidele Michael while making the statement in his office today Monday 8th April, 2024 stated that 80 personnel are on regular Mobile Patrol within the metropolis including the construction zones while 230 personnel are manning different gridlock prone points.

He further stated that 55 personnel were deployed to different highways to forestall any form of crash and proactively act in case of emergencies.

Bamidele explained that routes such as; Eyenkorin - Olooru - Bode-Saadu - Jebba, Ogbomoso - Otte - Airport, Zango – Oke-Ose – Oke-oyi and Ganmo - Amoyo - Ajase-Ipo highways are all under surveillance by KWARTMA to ensure the safety of travellers into and from the State taking into cognizance the increase in traffic volume during the period of celebration.

He added that the swift deployment of personnel follows the Federal Government declaration of Tuesday, 9th and Wednesday, 10th of April, as public holidays for the special feast thus necessitating the need to nip the pending traffic menace which could arise in the bud.

He therefore charged road users to be safety conscious before, during and after the Eid celebration by obeying all traffic rules and regulations.

While wishing muslim faithfuls across the globe and particularly Kwarans a hitch-free Eid fitri, marking the end of the holy month of Ramadhan, he pledges the Authority’s continuous selfless service to the people of the State in line with Governor Abdulrahaman Abdulrasaq’s vision for changing the narrative.

SRTO Olawuyi Gani Olalekan
Head of Media and Public Relations,
Kwara State Road Traffic Management Authority
For the Ag.CEO
08/04/2024Eid-l- fitr Celebration; KWARTMA deploys 365 personnel, implores road users of safety consciousness amidst celebration

The Kwara State Road Traffic Management Authority. (KWARTMA), has deployed 365 Officers and Men for safe and hitch free movement of people and goods within the State during this year Eid celebration.

The Ag. Chief Executive Officer of the Authority, Engineer Bamidele Michael while making the statement in his office today Monday 8th April, 2024 stated that 80 personnel are on regular Mobile Patrol within the metropolis including the construction zones while 230 personnel are manning different gridlock prone points.

He further stated that 55 personnel were deployed to different highways to forestall any form of crash and proactively act in case of emergencies.

Bamidele explained that routes such as; Eyenkorin - Olooru - Bode-Saadu - Jebba, Ogbomoso - Otte - Airport, Zango – Oke-Ose – Oke-oyi and Ganmo - Amoyo - Ajase-Ipo highways are all under surveillance by KWARTMA to ensure the safety of travellers into and from the State taking into cognizance the increase in traffic volume during the period of celebration.

He added that the swift deployment of personnel follows the Federal Government declaration of Tuesday, 9th and Wednesday, 10th of April, as public holidays for the special feast thus necessitating the need to nip the pending traffic menace which could arise in the bud.

He therefore charged road users to be safety conscious before, during and after the Eid celebration by obeying all traffic rules and regulations.

While wishing muslim faithfuls across the globe and particularly Kwarans a hitch-free Eid fitri, marking the end of the holy month of Ramadhan, he pledges the Authority’s continuous selfless service to the people of the State in line with Governor Abdulrahaman Abdulrasaq’s vision for changing the narrative.

SRTO Olawuyi Gani Olalekan
Head of Media and Public Relations,
Kwara State Road Traffic Management Authority
For the Ag.CEO
08/04/2024

08/04/2024

Kindly meet our next guest on the programme "Network Kwara". You wouldn't want to miss it!

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08/04/2024

Thanks for being a top engager and making it on to my weekly engagement list! 🎉 Dev Shona, Ayo Akanbi, Alabi Michael Kayode, Kazeem Oladapo, Ibrahim Bashir

07/04/2024

SAAJIRE

05/04/2024

Mama Led Impactful Life, Governor AbdulRazaq Mourns Mother of Deputy Governor, Alabi

Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq joins the family of the Deputy Governor Mr. Kayode Alabi to mourn the glorious exit of his mother, Mama Ena Maud Alabi (née Aljoe).

A Jamaican by birth and Nigerian by citizenship and marriage, the matriarch of the Alabi family went home in the early hours of Friday, April 5, 2024, at the age of 98.

She retired as a senior matron at Maternity (Amilegbe) Ilorin in 1980, ending decades of impactful professional service to God and humanity as a health worker and caregiver.

The Governor says Mama Ena was a humanist per excellence who served God and her community with her talents and rich network.

On behalf of the AbdulRazaqs, the government and people of Kwara State, the Governor sends his heartfelt condolences to the Deputy Governor and his siblings on this huge loss of a faithful mother.

He asks God to repose her soul and help the family to stay strong and united through the mourning period and after.

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

05/04/2024

GUIDE TO ISLAM

04/04/2024

SUNNATU'NABIY

03/04/2024

On Air Now: "Network Kwara" SSA, Community Development to the Kwara State Governor, Dr. Lawal Olohungbebe

03/04/2024

SUNNATUL NABIY

03/04/2024

Happy birthday ma, best wishes always!

02/04/2024

PHOTO NEWS: The construction of Isale Jagun - Kuntu Road by the AbdulRazaq-led Kwara State Government is proceeding in compliance with quality protocols and deadline to ensure timely completion of the project.

Asphalt laying which is the last phase in the construction of the economically viable road capable of boosting economic growth in the State commenced today.

The road which is one of the several projects embarked on by Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq shows his commitment to delivering long-lasting infrastructures across the State, and this has got well-meaning Kwarans applauding him for taking the State on the path of historic development.

02/04/2024

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