APC Member Bars & Banned From Attending Kwara State Governor's Functions After Threatening The Governor

Days after a leaked audio, where Mr

Covid-19: The Mishandled Man Test Negative - Kwara State Gov

Rafiu Ajakaye, Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, on May 15, 2020 states that:

Covid-19: Kwara State Gov. Arrest & Return Patients Who Escaped Through The Fence

Rafiu Ajakaye, Chief Press Secretary to the

Kwara State Governor Appoints 10 New Permanent Secretaries

Kwara State Governor, Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has approved the appointment of 10 new permanent secretaries (PS) to head various ministries, departments and agencies of the government  barely two weeks after a crop of eight new PS were unveiled.

(See List) Five New Judges For Kwara State High Court

According to a press Statement released by Rafiu Ajakaye, the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor of Kwara State on May 13th, 2020. States that Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has sworn in five new judges for the Kwara State High Court, urging them to adhere strictly to their oath of office to be fair.

The new judges are: 

Funsho Dada Lawal, a former permanent secretary and solicitor general of the state ministry of justice; 

Olanipekun Sherifat Bola, a registrar at the Ilorin High Court of Justice; 

Hussein Toyin Kawu, a deputy registrar at the Akure Division of the Court of Appeal; 

Nureni Kuranga, a deputy chief registrar (Administration) at the state high court Ilorin; and 

Umar Zikki Jubril, a senior magistrate Grade II in the state.

“The judicial oath enjoins you to administer justice without fear or favour, ill-will, or affection. This oath is a solemn promise and only a firm commitment will see to its accomplishment,” AbdulRazaq said Wednesday in Ilorin at the swearing in ceremony attended only by top echelon of the state judiciary and a few other senior government officials in line with the COVID-19 safety protocols.

“As you assume office as judges, it is imperative that you apply yourself religiously in accordance with your oath of office towards ensuring that justice is done and is seen to have been done at all times.”

AbdulRazaq said the new judges have each paid their dues in public service and that their new positions were a new call to a greater service to the state and the country.

“This administration is determined to support the judiciary in the quest to stand on a solid footing with adequate complement of judicial officers and relevant facilities to perform its functions,” he added.

“To this end, the state government has a comprehensive plan for gradual renovation of court buildings across the state within the limits allowed by the global economic meltdown. The modest achievements recorded so far clearly point at our resolve to make things a lot better than we met them.”

Kwara State Chief Judge Suleiman Durosinlorun Kawu, for his part, said the new appointees underwent competitive screening and were deemed qualified at every stage of the nomination exercise that started in August, 2019.

Kawu also commended the Governor for his support to the judiciary since he assumed office last year May, including the rehabilitation of the State High Court Complex and four courtrooms in Ilorin metropolis, approval for similar renovation of courtrooms across the state, and purchase of five brand new Peugeot 508 vehicles for the new judges, among other things.

“As an independent arm of government which is conscious of its constitutional responsibility, the state judiciary shall continue to work in harmony with the other branches of government for the greater good of the people of the state as recently demonstrated when it made available in the three senatorial districts of the state judges of the lower court to try violators of the lockdown order,” he said.

“I salute and commend Your Excellency’s steadfastness and pray that Allah will continue to guide, protect and uphold you as you pilot the affairs of the state to greater heights.”

Kawu said the new appointments of five judges were the second highest in the history of judiciary in the state.

Justice Lawal, who spoke on behalf of the newly appointed judges, said they would “justify the confidence reposed in us by this unique appointment to serve humanity and our creator with integrity in the exercise of our judicial duties.”

She said they would uphold the sanctity of “an incorruptible and independent judiciary in the dispensation of our judicial functions”.

Kwara Records 10 New Cases Of Covid-19 (See Details)

#Covid19KwaraUpdate: 12th May, 2020 | 8:00pm

10 new cases of #Covid_19 confirmed

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— Kwara State Government (@kwaragovt) May 12, 2020

Meet The Youngest Vice Chancellor in Nigeria, Kwasu V.C

The kwara state governor has approved the appointment of Professor Mohammed Mustapha Akanbi as the new Vice Chancellor of Kwara State University, Malete. This was contained in a press statement released by the Honourable Commissioner for Tertiary Education, Science and Technology, Hajiya Sa’adatu Modibbo Kawu. It read thus:

The Kwara State Governor, His Excellency, Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, has accepted the recommendation of the Governing Council of the Kwara State University, Malete, with regards to the appointment of Vice Chancellor. Consequently, on behalf of His Excellency, I hereby announce the immediate appointment of Prof. Mohammed Mustapha Akanbi SAN, as the new Vice Chancellor of the Kwara State University, Malete”.

     Professor Mohammed Mustapha Akanbi

“I am similarly conveying His Excellency’s approval of the appointment to the Governing Council of the University, today, Wednesday, the 1st day of April 2020)”.

Professor Mohammed Mustapha Akanbi became a Professor at the age of 40 years and was recently appointed a V.C at 49 years. He is a former Director of Unilorin School of Preliminary Studies and also the son of former President of The court of Appeal and pioneer Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and other related offences, Justice Mohammed Mustapha Akanbi.

Mixed reactions greet KWASU VC’s appointment

The appointment had been trailed by reactions from different sections of the state.

The Offa Professors’ Forum said that it rejected Akanbi’s appointment, saying that the process of the selection was not fair and against natural Justice.

OPF in a statement signed by it Chairman, Prof. Hussein Oloyede, said the appointment was not in tandem with what Abdulrazaq had promised Kwarans.

OPF said, “Prof. Mahmud Sakah from Kwara North Zone was rated first by the Committee of Council and not Prof. Akanbi from Kwara Central who was rated third behind Prof. Gana also from Kwara North.

A socio-political group in Kwara North, Baruteen Patriotic Agenda, also expressed its grievances towards the state government for overlooking their son, Prof. Mahmoud Sakah as the substantive vice-chancellor of KWASU

Covid-19: Kwara State Gov. Pays N25,000.00 Daily Hazard Allowance To Health Workers

Kwara State government has disclosed it paid N25,000 daily to medical doctors as well as varying amount to other frontline health workers in the state in charge of Coronavirus patients.

This was disclosed on Tuesday by the Chief Press Secretary, Rafiu Ajakaye, in his statement  he added that the move is in a bid to serve as impetus to those fronting dangerous zones during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The statement reads, “The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) on Tuesday hailed Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq for delivering on his words to pay frontline health workers daily allowances in appreciation of their work.

“Kwara State Chairman of the NMA Dr Kolade Solagberu said in a statement in Ilorin, the state capital, that AbdulRazaq has fulfilled his promise to pay decent allowances to all the health workers involved in the COVID-19 campaign.

“While medical doctors are being paid N25,000 daily, all other categories of health workers in the frontline are getting varying allowances on a daily basis to encourage them to do more.

“This is to appreciate Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq who has kept to his words by fulfilling all promises, especially the recently disbursed financial motivations to the Frontline Healthcare workers in Kwara State who are actively involved in facing the COVID-19 challenge in the State,” Dr Solagberu said.

“This is no doubt motivating and an added impetus towards driving the ready spirit of the health workers.

“The Kwara State branch of the Nigerian Medical Association is proud to have you as our Governor at this crucial time and shall sustain our collaborative stance to further break newer grounds for an overall improved health care system in Kwara State.”

‘The government meanwhile has commended the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) for its technical support for the state’s medical team, saying the NCDC delegation would be leaving Kwara better prepared to manage COVID-19 and similar cases in the future.

“I write on behalf of His Excellency Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq and the good people of Kwara State to express our profound appreciation for your noble contribution while in the state particularly in the fight against COVID-19,” Kayode Alabi, Deputy Governor and Chairman of the Kwara State Technical Committee, said in a letter addressed to the NCDC team which departed the state on Tuesday.

“Your expertise and technical know-how has tremendously improved the state’s healthcare services especially during this crucial time of combating the dreadful COVID-19 pandemic. It is also pertinent to state that the history of the present health challenges will not be complete without your contribution written in gold.”

“The NCDC delegation, led by Dr Shuaib Belgore, arrived Kwara a few weeks ago to drill the state’s medical team on the handling of the pandemic, resulting in strengthened capacity and capability of the state to tackle the pandemic.”

Senator S. S. Ajibola Donates Palliatives to Oke-Ero LG, Kwara State

In support of Kwara State government in her effort to help the people of the state at this period of global pandemic. Sen. Simeon Sule Ajibola extended his hands of fellowship and love to the people of Oke-Ero local government area in kwara state.

  In addition to the previously sent foodstuffs earlier this week to the people of Ekiti local government area.

    In his good will message to the people of Oke-Ero local government area, he  enjoined them to adhere strictly to the directives of H.E Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrasak led administration to keep the state clean, clear and safe from this deadly virus " COVID-19".

 He reiterated that Oke-Ero local government area happens to be his second home in kwara state, he said he will continue to put the people in mind at all time.

      He further said that people should not panic and be calm that all indication shows that the Federal and the State government are proactive enough to getting Nigeria and Kwara state free from corona virus (COVID-19).

     He emphasized that covid-19 is real and urged the people the need to keep ourselves out of the risk of the virus and the sit at home, keeping hygiene and social distancing are still the only vaccine to keep safe.

      He enjoined the people to abide to the new total lockdown policy advice by the state government in order to get the result we are all praying for.

COVID-19: N1,000.00 Given to Each Household as Palliatives -Kaiama Residence, Kwara State

                 Gov. Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq

There is uproar in Kaiama local government area of Kwara State over the funds released by the State government as palliatives to cushion the effects of the coronavirus outbreak in the state.


The Deputy governor/Chairman COVID-19 Support Committee in the state, Mr. Kayode Alabi, recently announced a total lockdown in the state following the confirmation of the infectious disease with the commencement of contact tracing of index.

However, in a bid to find to succor to the sufferings of the people of the state, the Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq-led government has commenced the distribution of food items across the 16 local government area of the state.


Findings revealed the state government had on Sunday 12th April 2020 monetized the palliatives meant for the people of Kaiama local government area to the tune of N20, 000,000 (N20million) to cover the entire 10 wards in the area.


It was gathered through a source who pleaded anonymity that the sum of N1, 500,000 (N1.5million) was released to each ward totaling N15, 000,000 (N15million). Further checks confirmed that each households received the sum of N1, 000 each while some received as low as N700 thereby lamenting over the looming hunger while the lockdown order lasts.


The source disclosed that, “We don’t really understand what they expect us to use N1, 000 to purchase and for how long they expect us to spend the money. Now, the government is crying wolf of COVID-19 but I want to categorically state here that with this poor arrangement, if nothing is done further, then, there is problem. Many people will die of hunger than the numbers of death recorded against COVID-19.

“We are suffering here, please come to our aid. It is getting worse and government is playing politics with our well-being. The meager money they are sharing here cannot solve out problem, rather, it will lead us to early grave.”

Going by the Kaiama situation, it is evident that the monetary palliative provided by the state government is a far cry from alleviating poverty and hunger during the period of the lockdown.

Covid-19: Amala Can't Cure Coronavirus - Kwara State Debunk Claim

The Kwara Government has dismissed claims across the state suggesting that a local delicacy of yam flour, popularly called ‘Amala’, cures Coronavirus (COVID-19).

Dr Abubakar Ayinla, the Permanent Secretary, state Ministry of Health, dismissed the claims on Tuesday in Ilorin during the daily routine meetings of the Medical Team of the Kwara COVID-19 Technical Committee in the state.

Ayinla said that the state government has set up the Risk Communication teams, among others, to manage rumours and fake news circulating as regards COVID-19 in the state.

He explained that the Risk Communication teams were set up to allay fears of misconception, while reiterating that COVID-19 has no cure for now and that amala cannot cure it.

Ayinla said that the confirmed patients with COVID-19 at the Sobi Isolation Centre were faring well, adding that the state government is caring for their necessary needs.

Also speaking, Dr Michael Oguntoye, the Director Primary Health Care at the Ministry of Health, explained that the state presently has three COVID-19 isolation centres across the state.

According to him, the Sobi Isolation Centre currently has 300 bed space for different levels of care as well as the intensive care unit together with high risk unit.

He noted that the whole of the Sobi hospital has been converted to an Isolation centre.

The other Isolation centres, he said, included the Hajj Transit Camp which has been turned to an Isolation centre and establishment of another Isolation camp at Offa.

Oguntoye also said the state had acquired additional two ventilators to cater for any eventuality.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that currently the state has four confirmed cases of COVID-19, as issued by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC).

COVID-19: Kwarapoly Donates a two pedal-operate hand washing machine to Kwara State Govt. (SEE PHOTOS & VIDEO)

Mechanical Engineering Department of Kwara State Polytechnics, Ilorin Nigeria made a two pedal-operated handwashing machines to the state government.

The Kwara State Government has applauded Kwara Polytechnic, Ilorin’s contribution to the fight against Coronavirus.

The Deputy Governor, Mr Kayode Alabi, who is also the Chairman State Covid-19 Technical Committee, said this while receiving Kwara State Polytechnic team which donated two pedal-operated handwashing machines to the state government.

The Deputy Governor described the innovation as commendable in light of the World Health Organisation(WHO) prescription of regular hand washing to prevent Coronavirus infection and recommended the device for adoption by hospitals and offices.

The Rector, Kwara State Polytechnic, Engineer Doctor Abdul Jimoh said the initiative is that of the staff of Mechanical Engineering department of the School. He said the pedal-operated hand washing machine was invented to minimise the chances of infection.

He said the machine has two pedals; the left side which dispenses soap while the right dispenses water.

The State Commissioner for Tertiary Education, Hajia Sa'adat Modibbo Kawu, led the Polytechnic’s team to the office of the Deputy Governor.

Modupe Joel, the Chief Press Secretary to the Deputy Governor made this known.

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