Stephen Olufemi Oni, Ilorin
The Kwara State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to opening more communities for development and positioning the State for greater global impact through strategic infrastructural investments.
The Commissioner for Works, Engr. AbdulQuawiy Olododo, gave this assurance on Wednesday while presenting the Ministry’s scorecard at the Q1 2025 Ministerial Press Briefing, held at the Conference Room of the Ministry of Finance, Ilorin.
According to Engr. Olododo, a total of 46 projects were ongoing as at the last quarter of 2025, out of which 33 have been fully completed, with 11 projects currently ongoing into the new quarter. He noted that 24 new road projects have been awarded in 2025 alone, with six already completed.
The Commissioner highlighted ongoing work on the Agbamu–Ila-Orangun road, a vital inter-state route aimed at stimulating economic activities and enhancing access between Kwara and Osun States, adding that more border communities would soon be opened up in alignment with the administration’s development vision.
Engr. Olododo further disclosed that road projects previously delayed due to variation in costs would soon resume, as the issues have now been resolved, assuring
residents of continued progress on the newly awarded GRA roads and other critical routes across the State.
The Commissioner also announced that the Kwara State Fire Service, within the period under review, saved properties valued at ₦728,478,052,012, a testament to the government’s strengthened emergency response systems.
He provided updates on the ongoing 209.77km RAAMP rural roads, noting that the project has earned the state two national awards—Best in Counterpart Funding and Best in Overall Disbursement—underscoring the government’s efficiency and accountability.
Engr. Olododo lauded Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq’s visionary leadership, saying:
“These attainments, no doubt, reflect His Excellency’s unwavering commitment to equitable development, infrastructural transformation and a balanced Rural-Urban development across Kwara State.”
He also announced the construction of a 70-meter flagpole, the tallest in West Africa, on the iconic Wahab Folawiyo Unity Road. He described the initiative as symbolic of Kwara’s rising prominence and pride.
The Commissioner acknowledged ongoing federal road interventions in Kwara, including the 49km Eyenkorin–Afon–Ojoku–Offa–Odo-Otin Road, 83km Lafiagi–Shonga–Bacita Road, 130km Bode Saadu–Kaiama–Kosubosu Road, and the Okuta–Gwanara–Bukuro Road, among others in the pipeline.
“The Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq-led administration remains focused on transforming Kwara through strategic investment in vital infrastructure, ensuring balanced rural-urban development and long-term prosperity for all citizens.”
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