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Kwara Govt sanctions officials over road BEME

The Kwara Government has sanctioned some officials of the State Ministry of Works and Transport for inflating the contract of Ilesha Baruba-Gwanara road by N751 million. This is contaimed in the government’s reply to a query served it by the…

Kwara Govt advocates early sexual education for adolescents

The Kwara Government has advocated for early sexual education to enhance young people’s understanding and improvement in their attitudes about sexual and reproductive health and behaviour. The Executive Secretary, Kwara State Primary Health Care Development Agency, Dr Nusirat Elelu, made the…

Kwara Govt warns against waste management sabotage

The Kwara Government has warned residents of the state to stop sabotaging its efforts in waste management and disposal strategies. The government issued the warning in a statement signed by Mrs Taiwo Okanlawon, Spokesperson of the Ministry of Environment and…

Kwara Govt inaugurates Sports Commission, 3 others

The Kwara Goernment has inaugurated the state Sports Commission along with the boards of Kwara Television Authority, Kwara Broadcasting Corporation (Midland FM) and Kwara State Social Investment Programmes (KWASSIP). The Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Prof. Mamman Jibril, inaugurated…

Kwara Govt inaugurates Gene-Xpert machine

The Kwara Government has inaugurated the first state-owned Gene-Xpert Machine at Okuta General Hospital in Baruten Local Government Area. Dr Raji Razaq, the Kwara Commissioner for Health, inauguarated the project on behalf of Gov. AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq. Thismis contained ina  statement…

Kwara govt advises pregnant mothers on breastfeeding

The Kwara State Government has advised pregnant mothers to exclusively breastfeed their babies for the first six months to guarantee healthy life. Dr Abubakar Ayinla, Permanent Secretary, Kwara Ministry of Health, gave the advice while addressing the mothers at the…

Why we suspended 2021 Durbar Festival — Kwara govt

Kwara State governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq has explained why the 2021 Durbar celebration was cancelled in the state. According to the state governor, the celebration was not cancelled due to security concerns. He made the clarification while hosting the Emir of…