The opposition wants a shouting match. That is why a World Cup trophy has become a political brouhaha.
They are using disinformation to pull attention away from the things that decide whether this country works.
Nigerians, whatever our politics, should keep the conversation where it belongs. On productivity. On revenue. On Nigeria's advancement toward economic and structural transformation.
The future of Kwara South must not be left behind.
I believe that the greatest investment we can make in our young people is to equip them with the skills, knowledge and opportunities they need to succeed.
My commitment is to champion a Kwara South where young people can thrive through skills development, entrepreneurship, quality education and meaningful participation in governance.
We must move beyond promises to practical opportunities that improve lives, strengthen communities and secure a better future for the next generation.
Together, let us build a Kwara South where no one is left behind.
ÌWÁJÚ L’Á NÍ LỌ!
Our culture demands respect for traditional rulers, regardless of political differences. Former Governor Bukola Saraki’s reference to having “turned Sunday to Monday” to make Oba Muftau Gbadamosi the Olofa of Offa raises a fundamental question:
Years of UBEC Blacklist Ends: How Gov. AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq Unlocked ₦7.1 Billion to Fix Kwara Schools.
For years, Kwara State’s basic education sector suffered under the weight of avoidable administrative failures. The inability to access federal intervention funds from the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) meant that opportunities to renovate classrooms, construct modern facilities, and equip schools were repeatedly missed. Following a 2013 blacklist triggered by the diversion of ₦1.5 billion and an outstanding refund obligation of ₦450 million, Kwara was effectively cut off from national education development grants, leaving over 1,400 elementary schools across the state in advanced states of disrepair
The consequence was an entire generation of young Kwarans forced to learn under inadequate, unsafe conditions.
When Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq @RealAARahman assumed office, his administration recognized that Kwara could not afford to let past negligence compromise the future of its children. Restoring basic education required addressing the inherited funding bottleneck head-on.
The breakthrough began with decisive action: the state government @followKWSG paid off the #450 million in diverted funds that had brought Kwara under the UBEC sanction. By clearing the debt, satisfying matching fund obligations, and restoring financial integrity, the administration unlocked N7,151,142,190 in accumulated UBEC grants accrued between 2014 and 2019.
The receipt of the N7.1 billion grant represented more than just a financial recovery; it marked a historic shift from systemic neglect to structured investment.
Rolled out in transparent phases under strict compliance monitoring, the funds are targeted at overhauling basic education infrastructure across all 16 local government areas:
- Structural Renovation & Construction: Modernizing dilapidated structures and building new classroom blocks to create safe learning environments.
- Digital Literacy & Equipment: Equipping basic schools with modern ICT tools to prepare students for a digital economy.
- Teacher Empowerment: Providing continuous professional training and capacity development for educators across the state.
By resolving longstanding administrative impediments, the AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq administration demonstrated that governance is about responsibility, accountability, and long term vision
Turning seven years of lost opportunities into renewed investment laid a solid baseline for Kwara’s public education system. As these structural reforms take root, the state moves forward #IwàjúLàNlọ with a clear principle: quality basic education is no longer an afterthought, but the bedrock of Kwara’s collective prosperity.
Congratulations, HRH., Alhaji Dr. Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari CFR, the Emir of Ilorin, on your 31st anniversary of your ascension to the venerated throne.
Let’s celebrate our Emir ❤️❤️❤️
Yesterday, I hosted our 'special four' and winners of the 2026 presidential school debate at the Ahmadu Bello House Ilorin. Kwara is winning the championship for the fifth consecutive time. My meeting with the team afforded me the opportunity to personally appreciate their excellent performance that has, once again, brought honour to the state.
I also received the Kwara students who represented Nigeria at an international contest in Kenya and returned 2nd runner-up, as well as the team that emerged 1st runner-up at the senior category of the presidential school debate held in Rivers State.
I'm excited at the accomplishments of these young scholars. They are justifying the investment of our administration in the education sector. It was, therefore, my pleasure to award them the sum of N3 million each, while their coaches took N1m home apiece.
Our investment in education is not limited to just infrastructure and buildings in schools, we are also committing huge resources to the training and retraining of teachers, improving our curriculum, and doing the best we can to make students stay in schools. Our introduction of KwaraLEARN has made our public schools highly competitive with many parents increasingly enrolling their wards there.
Also yesterday, I visited the under-construction multi-storey Oluremi Tinubu Hospital in Ilorin to assess the quality and its level of progress.
I'm satisfied with the work done so far. We want the best for our people. All major high-end imaging equipment, such as MRI, CT scan, mammogram, X-rays, and others are already on ground for installation.
We are now counting down to completion. We hope to commission the facility as soon as possible. We will continue to monitor the consultants and contractors to be on time and execute an efficient job.
2027: "I have seen a governor from the Central, I have seen a Governor from the south, and a Governor from the Central again. So, if a Governor comes from Kwara North now, it is not too much"
~The Olofa of Offa, Oba Muftau Gbadamosi Esuwoye II
JUST IN: Speaker Kwara State House of Assembly and APC Gubernatorial candidate Rt Hon Salihu Yakubu Danladi has arrived at the General Hospital Omu-Aran in Irepodun LGA for the Foundation Laying of Clinical Buildings of Thomas Adewumi University Teaching Hospital (TAUTH) Oke-Irese, Kwara State.
Rt. Hon Danladi, upon arrival, warmly paid his respect to Deputy Governor Kayode Alabi; Olupo of Ajase-ipo, Oba Ismail Yahya Alebiosu; Olomu of Omu-Aran, Oba Raheem Adeoti, and other traditional rulers; founder of the University, Dr Adewumi; former VC of Unilorin, Prof Shuaib Oba Abdulraheem; APC Senatorial candidate (South), Prince Olalekan Adewoye; and party chieftains and supporters.
#IwajuLaNlo
#VoteAPCTopToBottom
A touching moment at the palace today!
Two students of Markaz, Oke-Agodi refused to leave after their school brought all students to greet His Royal Highness, the Emir of Ilorin.
When asked why, they said: "We have never met the Emir before and we won't go home unless we meet him."
Allah made their dream come true! The Emir graciously met them at the Ilorin Ancient Palace.
Their joy knew no bounds!
Long live the Emir!
Let's shout *Shehuuu* to our Emir.
Credit: OniyeIbrahim
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Video: Gov AbdulRazaq became a billionaire at the age of 29 and was the first Nigerian to legally export crude oil.
The governor's business profits as of 2019 were nine times the annual budget of Kwara State, while his philanthropic interventions across the country amounted to billions of naira - Adviser and Counsellor to Kwara Gov, Mallam Saadudeen Salaudeen
Credit: 📷@justeventsonlin