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Kwara State Government Flags OFF Distribution Of 68,280 Textbooks In Primary Schools
Oct 15, 2022

Kwara State Government Flags OFF Distribution Of 68,280 Textbooks In Primary Schools

The Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has promised that his administration will leave no child of school-age behind on account of lack of access to learning materials in Kwara State. Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq said this today at the flag off of the distribution of free textbooks to pupils in Kwara State public schools which was held at Shao, Moro LGA. He said distribution of 68,280 textbooks on various subjects will be for pupils in Primaries 4, 5, and 6 across Kwara State. AbdulRazaq who was represented by his Deputy, Mr Kayode Alabi noted with delight that efforts by the Government to strengthen partnership with the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) has been yielding positive results. “We are not only carrying out massive infrastructural renewals across Kwara State, we have also invested so much in technology, recruitment of competent teachers, retraining of our existing hands, and welfare of our workers.” “ This is the first time in many years that Kwara is benefitting from various interventions from the UBEC. This is the gain of our efficient management of resources and deliberate effort to improve learning outcome and brighten the future of our children.” he added. While charging the students to make good use of the books being distributed, Governor AbdulRazaq added that reading is fundamental and is one of the best ways through which dreams can be achieved. In his speech, the Executive Chairman KWSUBEB, Prof Shehu Raheem Adaramaja commended the efforts of the Governor on education which has earned the state various interventions such as the three slots of thirty modern Bilingual Model Schools projects of Federal Government/UBEC initiative programme located at Ballah, Banni and Share respectively among other interventions. Adaramaja also noted with pleasure that the distribution of the textbooks in core subjects like English Language, Mathematics, Basic Science and Technology across the 16 LGEAs, and other incentives enjoyed under the administration of Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq is a major morale booster to the teachers and pupils in the basic education sector. https://kwaraconnect.com/governor-receives-award-press-week/ Also speaking, Ohoro of Shao, Oba Dr(Alh) Adegbite Bamidele Alabi appreciated the Kwara State Government for the unrelenting efforts to revamp the education sector. Modupe Joel Chief Press Secretary to the Deputy Governor October 14,2022

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Kwara State Government Flags OFF Distribution Of 68,280 Textbooks In Primary Schools
Oct 15, 2022

Kwara State Government Flags OFF Distribution Of 68,280 Textbooks In Primary Schools

The Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has promised that his administration will leave no child of school-age behind on account of lack of access to learning materials in Kwara State. Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq said this today at the flag off of the distribution of free textbooks to pupils in Kwara State public schools which was held at Shao, Moro LGA. He said distribution of 68,280 textbooks on various subjects will be for pupils in Primaries 4, 5, and 6 across Kwara State. AbdulRazaq who was represented by his Deputy, Mr Kayode Alabi noted with delight that efforts by the Government to strengthen partnership with the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) has been yielding positive results. “We are not only carrying out massive infrastructural renewals across Kwara State, we have also invested so much in technology, recruitment of competent teachers, retraining of our existing hands, and welfare of our workers.” “ This is the first time in many years that Kwara is benefitting from various interventions from the UBEC. This is the gain of our efficient management of resources and deliberate effort to improve learning outcome and brighten the future of our children.” he added. While charging the students to make good use of the books being distributed, Governor AbdulRazaq added that reading is fundamental and is one of the best ways through which dreams can be achieved. In his speech, the Executive Chairman KWSUBEB, Prof Shehu Raheem Adaramaja commended the efforts of the Governor on education which has earned the state various interventions such as the three slots of thirty modern Bilingual Model Schools projects of Federal Government/UBEC initiative programme located at Ballah, Banni and Share respectively among other interventions. Adaramaja also noted with pleasure that the distribution of the textbooks in core subjects like English Language, Mathematics, Basic Science and Technology across the 16 LGEAs, and other incentives enjoyed under the administration of Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq is a major morale booster to the teachers and pupils in the basic education sector. https://kwaraconnect.com/governor-receives-award-press-week/ Also speaking, Ohoro of Shao, Oba Dr(Alh) Adegbite Bamidele Alabi appreciated the Kwara State Government for the unrelenting efforts to revamp the education sector. Modupe Joel Chief Press Secretary to the Deputy Governor October 14,2022

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Bukola Saraki tackles Kwara Government, asks for stewardship!
Oct 14, 2022

Bukola Saraki tackles Kwara Government, asks for stewardship!

Former Senate President, Dr Bukola Saraki, on Wednesday, declared that it's time for the Peoples Democratic Party to take again the nation from the ruling All Progressives Congress, for the human beings of the nation. Speaking at Kwara Talk Show titled `Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow` of our dream, organised via way of means of Jamaa Group for Yaman/Makanjuola candidacy for the 2023 gubernatorial election in Ilorin, the nation capital, the previous governor challenged Governor Abdulrahaman Abdulrazaq to have interaction in a public debate with the governorship candidate of the PDP if he is fearless sufficient to account for his stewardship for the reason that 2019. Saraki requested Abdulrazaq to render an account of his achievements in workplace for the reason that 2019, or “matter himself as disqualified withinside the race for his re-election in 2023.” He charged stakeholders and celebration contributors to embark on a large marketing campaign for the celebration`s gubernatorial candidacy and presidential candidate of the celebration withinside the bid to make sure overall victory for the celebration. He introduced that each one marketing campaign guarantees made via way of means of the ruling APC nation authorities have now no longer been fulfilled 3 years after being in power. Saraki stated the PDP years withinside the nation had been characterised via way of means of viable achievements, which include, Aviation College, Kwara State University, Malete, Diagnostic Centre, education, agriculture and fitness sectors amongst others. “PDP`s achievements withinside the beyond years can not be brushed off in a hurry, consequently I name on you to vote for ready applicants that we will be pleased with as our representatives. “Let us rebuild the nation via way of means of vote casting for the proper applicants due to the fact the distinction among Kwara of the day prior to this and these days may be very clean as we fit in the direction of a brighter tomorrow,” he stated. https://kwaraconnect.com/kwara-govt-holds-retreat-for-mdas-ministries-departments-agencies-on-performances-impacts-on-citizens/ On his part, the celebration`s gubernatorial candidate, Yaman Abdullahi, stated PDP intends to chart a higher destiny for kids and the youths via way of means of developing possibilities for them. “In the bid to rescue Kwara from the doldrums, if we want to crawl, we will crawl, if we want to jump, we will jump, and if we want to run, we will run. ” I can be transparent, open and accessible,” including that a wealthy Kwara nation is viable if we paintings collectively and I am elected in 2023 as governor of the nation.”

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Bukola Saraki tackles Kwara Government, asks for stewardship!
Oct 14, 2022

Bukola Saraki tackles Kwara Government, asks for stewardship!

Former Senate President, Dr Bukola Saraki, on Wednesday, declared that it's time for the Peoples Democratic Party to take again the nation from the ruling All Progressives Congress, for the human beings of the nation. Speaking at Kwara Talk Show titled `Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow` of our dream, organised via way of means of Jamaa Group for Yaman/Makanjuola candidacy for the 2023 gubernatorial election in Ilorin, the nation capital, the previous governor challenged Governor Abdulrahaman Abdulrazaq to have interaction in a public debate with the governorship candidate of the PDP if he is fearless sufficient to account for his stewardship for the reason that 2019. Saraki requested Abdulrazaq to render an account of his achievements in workplace for the reason that 2019, or “matter himself as disqualified withinside the race for his re-election in 2023.” He charged stakeholders and celebration contributors to embark on a large marketing campaign for the celebration`s gubernatorial candidacy and presidential candidate of the celebration withinside the bid to make sure overall victory for the celebration. He introduced that each one marketing campaign guarantees made via way of means of the ruling APC nation authorities have now no longer been fulfilled 3 years after being in power. Saraki stated the PDP years withinside the nation had been characterised via way of means of viable achievements, which include, Aviation College, Kwara State University, Malete, Diagnostic Centre, education, agriculture and fitness sectors amongst others. “PDP`s achievements withinside the beyond years can not be brushed off in a hurry, consequently I name on you to vote for ready applicants that we will be pleased with as our representatives. “Let us rebuild the nation via way of means of vote casting for the proper applicants due to the fact the distinction among Kwara of the day prior to this and these days may be very clean as we fit in the direction of a brighter tomorrow,” he stated. https://kwaraconnect.com/kwara-govt-holds-retreat-for-mdas-ministries-departments-agencies-on-performances-impacts-on-citizens/ On his part, the celebration`s gubernatorial candidate, Yaman Abdullahi, stated PDP intends to chart a higher destiny for kids and the youths via way of means of developing possibilities for them. “In the bid to rescue Kwara from the doldrums, if we want to crawl, we will crawl, if we want to jump, we will jump, and if we want to run, we will run. ” I can be transparent, open and accessible,” including that a wealthy Kwara nation is viable if we paintings collectively and I am elected in 2023 as governor of the nation.”

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ASUU finally suspends its 8-month-old Strike, Universities to resume
Oct 14, 2022

ASUU finally suspends its 8-month-old Strike, Universities to resume

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has suspended its eight-month-old industrial action. The union took the decision at the end of the National Executive Council meeting which was held at the ASUU secretariat in Abuja from Thursday night October 13 into the early hours of Friday, October 14. The meeting was called by the union to determine its next line of action after its state branches met over the Court of Appeal ruling last week. The Court of Appeal had ordered ASUU to suspend the strike before its appeal of the ruling ordering lecturers to resume work can be heard. ASUU has been on strike since February 14 this year.   https://kwaraconnect.com/agbadam-ilorin-kwaraconnect/

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ASUU finally suspends its 8-month-old Strike, Universities to resume
Oct 14, 2022

ASUU finally suspends its 8-month-old Strike, Universities to resume

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has suspended its eight-month-old industrial action. The union took the decision at the end of the National Executive Council meeting which was held at the ASUU secretariat in Abuja from Thursday night October 13 into the early hours of Friday, October 14. The meeting was called by the union to determine its next line of action after its state branches met over the Court of Appeal ruling last week. The Court of Appeal had ordered ASUU to suspend the strike before its appeal of the ruling ordering lecturers to resume work can be heard. ASUU has been on strike since February 14 this year.   https://kwaraconnect.com/agbadam-ilorin-kwaraconnect/

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Kwara State Police Command debunks story contained by Askomp, charges suspect to court
Oct 14, 2022

Kwara State Police Command debunks story contained by Askomp, charges suspect to court

RE: ASKOMP ACCUSES KWARA POLICE COMMISSIONER OF BIAS AGAINST TWO SUSPECTS IN A CASE UNDER INVESTIGATION. The Kwara State Police Command wishes to debunk the story contained in an online publication by an online Association called Askomp. The command wishes to state that the report was published mainly to attract an undue and unmerited sympathy of members of the public by the two suspects over an alleged inciting, defamation and cyber bullying case capable of inciting violence in the state, as contained in a petition written by one Rafiu Ajakaiye, the Chief Press Secretary(CPS) of the governor of Kwara State. The case is being investigated by operatives attached to the State Cid of the command. The suspects one Abdbulrasheed Akogun and Dare Akogun were brought before the Commissioner of Police, CP Paul Odama psc(+) where the duo confessed to the authorship of the offensive and criminal accusations against the persons of the Governor and the petitioner in the presence of their lawyers and some members of the press. The CP made it known to the suspects after interviewing them on the offensive write up which they published on some whatsapp groups and which they confessed to. The CP told the suspects of the seriousness and consequences of their actions, he advised the duo to make peace with the complainant and seek for ways of settling the matter by apologizing to the petitioner since they are all of the same pen profession, and that he would have no option than to charge the two of them to court. To the chagrin of the CP, the suspects accepted the option of being charged to court, as according to them they have enough evidences against the petitioner to proof their case in court Meanwhile, the allegation of bias alleged against the Commissioner of Police is baseless, unfounded and opportunistic, the suspects felt they have the instrument of blackmail they could deploy to tarnish the image of the CP which is the social media hence their resolve to go online with the story of bias to curry the sympathy of their readers which has fallen flat on arrival. Finally, the Command wishes to state that, it would always uphold the truth at all times and discharge it's duty diligently and in line with global best practices devoid of bias, intimidation and favoritism, the suspects would however be charged to court tomorrow as investigation into the matter has been concluded. E-SIGNED SP OKASANMI AJAYI (anipr) POLICE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER, KWARA STATE POLICE COMMAND FOR: COMMISSIONER OF POLICE, KWARA STATE.

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Kwara State Police Command debunks story contained by Askomp, charges suspect to court
Oct 14, 2022

Kwara State Police Command debunks story contained by Askomp, charges suspect to court

RE: ASKOMP ACCUSES KWARA POLICE COMMISSIONER OF BIAS AGAINST TWO SUSPECTS IN A CASE UNDER INVESTIGATION. The Kwara State Police Command wishes to debunk the story contained in an online publication by an online Association called Askomp. The command wishes to state that the report was published mainly to attract an undue and unmerited sympathy of members of the public by the two suspects over an alleged inciting, defamation and cyber bullying case capable of inciting violence in the state, as contained in a petition written by one Rafiu Ajakaiye, the Chief Press Secretary(CPS) of the governor of Kwara State. The case is being investigated by operatives attached to the State Cid of the command. The suspects one Abdbulrasheed Akogun and Dare Akogun were brought before the Commissioner of Police, CP Paul Odama psc(+) where the duo confessed to the authorship of the offensive and criminal accusations against the persons of the Governor and the petitioner in the presence of their lawyers and some members of the press. The CP made it known to the suspects after interviewing them on the offensive write up which they published on some whatsapp groups and which they confessed to. The CP told the suspects of the seriousness and consequences of their actions, he advised the duo to make peace with the complainant and seek for ways of settling the matter by apologizing to the petitioner since they are all of the same pen profession, and that he would have no option than to charge the two of them to court. To the chagrin of the CP, the suspects accepted the option of being charged to court, as according to them they have enough evidences against the petitioner to proof their case in court Meanwhile, the allegation of bias alleged against the Commissioner of Police is baseless, unfounded and opportunistic, the suspects felt they have the instrument of blackmail they could deploy to tarnish the image of the CP which is the social media hence their resolve to go online with the story of bias to curry the sympathy of their readers which has fallen flat on arrival. Finally, the Command wishes to state that, it would always uphold the truth at all times and discharge it's duty diligently and in line with global best practices devoid of bias, intimidation and favoritism, the suspects would however be charged to court tomorrow as investigation into the matter has been concluded. E-SIGNED SP OKASANMI AJAYI (anipr) POLICE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER, KWARA STATE POLICE COMMAND FOR: COMMISSIONER OF POLICE, KWARA STATE.

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Upcoming Kwara Events & Festivals

What's happening around Kwara State

Jun 16, 2026 @ 12:27 PM

Kwara Kre8ives 2.0

Following the success of the first edition, Kwara Kre8ives continues to expand its impact with bigger opportunities and broader reach. 2.0 is being organized in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Art, Culture, Tourism and Creative Economy alongside the Kwara State Government, with a mission to empower 2,000 creatives.

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