Kwara to partner FG, stakeholders to boost mining practices * In synergy with security agencies to curb insecurity at mining sites Stephen Olufemi Oni, Ilorin
Kwara State Government has reiterated its commitment to having an impactful synergy with the Federal Ministry of Solid Minerals Development, as well as other relevant stakeholders, with the aim of boosting mining practices and other solid mineral-related activities in Kwara State. The Commissioner for Solid Minerals Development, Dr Afees Abolore Alabi, disclosed this while…
LG Autonomy: KWSG will respect court verdict – Commissioner * Says State govt never tampered with LGs funds Stephen Olufemi Oni, Ilorin
All the 16 Local Government Councils (LGCs) in Kwara State are now solvent and better positioned to deliver on their core mandates. This was disclosed on Tuesday in Ilorin, the State capital, by the Commissioner for Local Government, Chieftaincy Affairs and Community Development, Hon. Abdullahi Abubakar Bata, at the inter-ministerial briefing organised by the…
Gov. Ododo restates commitment to giving priority to quality education in Kogi
Gov. Ahmed Ododo of Kogi, has reaffirmed the commitment of his administration to continue to prioritise quality education in the state. Ododo gave the assurance when he paid an unscheduled visit to the GYB Model Science Secondary School (GYBSSS), Adankolo, Lokoja, on Tuesday. The governor was received by the school Principal, Chief Ajofe Godwins,…
The Executive Chairman Of Yagba West, Hon. Tosin Olokun Presents Yagba West Local Government 2025 Appropriation Bill, tagged “Budget Of Sustainable Rural Advancement*
The Executive Chairman of Yagba West Local Government, Kogi State, Hon. Tosin Olokun today presented the 2025 Appropriation Bill tagged Budget Of Sustainable Rural Advancement to the Local Government Legislative Council at the council chamber, Odo-Ere. The total budget size for 2025 is six billion, four hundred and thirty-one million, nine hundred and ninety-two…
ROYAL VISIT: OBARO OF KABBA COMMENDS KOGI POLY’S PROGRESS UNDER PROFESSOR USMAN
The Obaro of Kabba, His Royal Majesty, Oba Solomon Dele Awoniyi, has applauded the rapid transformation of Kogi State Polytechnic under the leadership of Professor Salisu Ogbo Usman. Oba Awoniyi who made the commendation during a visit to the Polytechnic on Monday 13th January, 2024, also commended the Rector for his humility and respect…
Golden Anniversary: UNILORIN ‘ll actualise it’s Strategic Plans, says VC Stephen Olufemi Oni, Ilorin
The Vice Chancellor, University of Ilorin, Prof. Wahab Egbewole (SAN), has disclosed that the Management of the institution is leaving no stone unturned to ensure the actualisation of the strategic plans of the University with a view to taking the institution to greater heights. Prof. Egbewole, who disclosed this on Monday in Ilorin, the…
KWGIS: 334 Certificates of Occupancy ready for collection Stephen Olufemi Oni, Ilorin
The Executive Chairman of the Kwara State Geographic Information Service (KWGIS), ESV. Abdulkareem Babatunde Sulyman, has disclosed that 178 Certificates of Occupancy (C of Os) have been processed and duly signed by Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq. The Chairman disclosed this on Monday in Ilorin, the Kwara State capital, while giving an account of the Agency’s…
IRON AND STEEL DEVELOPMENT: THE INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION AGENDA OF PRESIDENT BOLA AHMED TINUBU FOR NIGERIA* By Hon. Musa Bakare
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration has emphasized industrial development as a key component of its renewed agenda for Nigeria. The iron and steel sector is critical to this agenda. The strategic establishment of the Ministry of Steel Development with a core mandate to revitalize and revamp the steel sector, including the planned production initiatives…
KOGI GOVERNOR FULFILS PROMISE, DONATES FIVE MOTORCYCLES TO NSCDC OUTPOST IN OGUGU DISTRICT
In a significant move to enhance security operations in rural communities, the Executive Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Usman Ododo, has fulfilled his promise to support the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) outpost in Ofante, Ogugu District, with the donation of five motorcycles. The motorcycles was presented by his zonal security adviser…
Deputy Speaker tasks Ibaji people on communal projects, assures of Governor Ododo’s developmental efforts
The Deputy Speaker and member Representing Ibaji State Constituency in the Kogi State House of Assembly, Rt Hon. Comfort Ojoma Nwuchiola Egwaba has charged her constituency to engage in a communal effort in order to develop the local government area. Rt. Hon. Egwaba gave the charge when she stop over at Echa Ubi…