In fulfillment of its commitment to providing potable water for the people, the Kwara State Government, under the leadership of Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, has commenced the rehabilitation of the Omu-Aran Waterworks.
Commissioned in 1977 and serving Omu-Aran and neighboring communities, the rehabilitation of the facility will improve access to safe, clean drinking water and help prevent waterborne diseases such as cholera and typhoid.
Over the last six years, Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has invested heavily in infrastructural development, including the rehabilitation of waterworks across the state, ending years of potable water scarcity and long queues for unsafe water from tanks.
Expressing satisfaction with the pace and quality of work at the Omu-Aran Waterworks, the Olomu of Omu-Aran, Oba Abdulraheem Oladele Adeoti Akolade Agboluaje, commended the Governor, noting that the project’s completion will significantly improve residents’ access to potable water.
Similarly, excited residents of Omu-Aran have commended the Governor AbdulRazaq for the ongoing rehabilitation, describing the project as a “lifesaver” that will end years of water scarcity in the community.
The ongoing rehabilitation of the Omu-Aran Waterworks underscores Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq’s dedication to ensuring that residents of Kwara not only enjoy good roads but also have reliable access to potable water.
..Begins Rehabilitation of Omu-Aran, Oyun Waterworks as Governor AbdulRazaq Pays N700m Counterpart Fund to Boost Water and Food Security
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The Kwara State Government has reaffirmed its strong commitment to ensuring reliable access to clean and safe water for residents across the state, with major strides recorded in the rehabilitation and commissioning of key water infrastructure.
Commissioner for Water Resources, Hon. Usman Yunusa Lade, stated this on Wednesday during the 2025 Third Quarter Inter-Ministerial Press Briefing held at the Ministry of Finance conference room, Ilorin.
He said the state government has completed and commissioned the Zambufu Waterworks as well as the three power phases at Otte/Budo-Egba Waterworks, while rehabilitation works at the Omu-Aran and Oyun Waterworks are progressing rapidly and will soon be completed to restore water supply to surrounding communities.
Hon. Lade also announced that Oke-Ero Local Government Area has been officially declared Open Defecation Free (ODF) by the National Council on Sanitation and Task Group (NSTG), Abuja — a development that earned the Kwara State Government commendation from the Federal Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation.
He explained that the government has constructed modern public toilets in Balogun Alanamu, Eruda, and Ajikobi communities within Ilorin metropolis as part of efforts to curb open defecation, adding that similar projects are being extended to other local government areas.
The Commissioner further disclosed that Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has paid N700 million counterpart fund for the Sustainable Power and Irrigation for Nigeria (SPIN) project, which aims to enhance both water and food security across the state. Needs assessments, he said, have already been conducted for the siting of the projects.
He noted that powered and hand pump boreholes are being drilled across the three senatorial districts, while extensive pipe repairs and extensions have been carried out within Ilorin metropolis to improve water distribution.
Hon. Lade added that the Kwara State Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Agency (RUWASSA) has completed a solar-powered borehole at the Ministry of Livestock and concluded the first phase of renovation at the Kwara State Water Corporation headquarters on Zulu Gambari Road, Ilorin.
He said the government is also exploring alternative power solutions to ensure uninterrupted water supply across the state, stressing that the AbdulRazaq administration remains committed to delivering sustainable and people-centred water infrastructure for every community in Kwara.
… Over 100km of roads already completed across the region
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Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has flagged off the construction of the 15.150km Ojoku–Ilemona Road in Oyun Local Government Area, marking another major milestone in his administration’s ongoing drive to open up communities and promote inclusive economic growth.
Speaking at the flag-off ceremony in Ojoku on Thursday, the Governor said the project builds on his administration’s commitment to improving road infrastructure and enhancing connectivity across the state.
He noted that more than 100 kilometres of roads have already been completed in Kwara South, alongside landmark investments in health, education, water, and social protection.
“This project is part of our broader vision to ensure that every community in Kwara has access to quality roads that support trade, agriculture, and mobility,” he said. “Road infrastructure is key to development, and we are determined to sustain this momentum.”
Governor AbdulRazaq further revealed that the state is also undertaking or preparing to launch additional road projects covering over 109 kilometres in the region, including those under the Rural Access and Agricultural Marketing Project (RAAMP).
The 15.150km Ojoku–Ilemona Road will run through the following routes:
Residents of the benefiting communities expressed excitement at the flag-off, describing it as a long-awaited development that will ease movement, improve commerce, and enhance the overall quality of life in the area.
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has flagged off the construction of the 15.1-kilometre Ojoku–Ilemona road in Oyun Local Government Area, describing it as another effort to open up communities for trade, connectivity, and development.
The flag-off coincided with the inspection of the ongoing Eiyenkorin–Afon–Ojoku–Offa Road by the Governor, Minister of Works David Umahi, and the management team of BUA Group, the contractor handling the 42.6km concrete road.
Governor AbdulRazaq said his administration has completed over 100km of roads in Kwara South alone and is currently constructing or preparing to award another 109km of roads, including projects under the Rural Access and Agricultural Marketing Project (RAAMP).
“This is part of the dividends of democracy and the Renewed Hope Agenda,” he said. “We thank President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his commitment and sound economic policies that are already yielding results.
This road opens up several agrarian communities for trade and movement of goods and services. Traffic has already picked up even though the project is just about halfway complete.”
The Governor expressed gratitude to the Federal Government and the Nigerian Army for recent security interventions and reiterated his appeal to the Minister to prioritise key federal roads in the state, including the Ilorin–Lokoja dualisation, the Share–Patigi road, and the construction of the Moro Bridge.
During the inspection, Minister Umahi announced that the Federal Government has approved the construction of a flyover at Oko Olowo in Ilorin to improve safety and traffic flow along the busy corridor.
He commended the quality of the BUA-constructed concrete road, stating it would last up to 100 years, and praised Governor AbdulRazaq for his leadership, development strides, and consistent support for President Tinubu.
“We are proud of what Your Excellency is doing in Kwara without noise,” Umahi said. “We appreciate your leadership and your commitment to the Renewed Hope vision. We will consider your requests in the coming fiscal year.”
The Governor also highlighted the industrial potential of the road corridor, noting that the ongoing $25 million soybean processing plant by Olam, located nearby, reflects growing investor confidence in the area.
Commissioner for Works, Engr. Abdulquawiy Olododo, said the Ojoku–Ilemona project will transform mobility, trade, and access to healthcare and education for residents who had endured decades of poor road conditions.
Traditional rulers including the Elerin of Erin-Ile, Oba Adesoye Adebowale Jimoh, and the Olojoku of Ojoku, Oba Abdulrazaq Adegboyega Afolabi, thanked the Governor for his developmental vision. The Olojoku also honoured AbdulRazaq with the traditional title of Aare Bobaselu Ojoku.
Community leaders and political figures, including Dr Johnson Bamidele Adewumi of the Kwara South Development Initiative and APC chieftain Oloriewe Raheem Adedoyin, described the Governor’s efforts in Kwara South as unprecedented, citing his focus on lasting impact rather than political gains.
The event was attended by lawmakers, local government chairmen, cabinet members, traditional rulers, and senior officials from both the state and federal governments.
The Kwara State Government, led by Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, has completed the construction of an interlocked access road at the Alangua Gaa Akanbi community, off Gaa Akanbi Main Road in Ilorin.
According to the Alangua of Gaa Akanbi, Alhaji A. Usman Akanbi, the road had been in a deplorable state for over 50 years before the Governor’s intervention. He said construction began less than a week after the Governor personally promised to fix the road.
“I was told that Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq never makes promises he does not fulfill. The timely completion of this road has confirmed that to be true. Work began less than a week after he gave us his word,” Alhaji Usman said.
The newly completed access road is expected to ease movement for residents and improve access to homes, shops, and businesses within the community, ultimately boosting local economic activity.
Governor AbdulRazaq’s administration has continued to prioritise infrastructure development across the state through the construction and rehabilitation of roads as part of its rural-urban renewal initiative.
Residents of Gaa Akanbi and neighbouring areas expressed their appreciation to the Governor for the project, noting that the road had caused hardship for decades before the intervention. They described the development as another example of the administration’s commitment to improving lives and expanding access to essential infrastructure across Kwara State.
…Project set to ease traffic flow, improve safety, and boost local businesses
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has commenced the upgrade of the popular Ahman Pategi Road in Ilorin, reaffirming his administration’s resolve to transform critical infrastructure and make roads safer and more accessible across the state.
The project, which is part of the government’s rural-urban renewal initiative, is expected to enhance vehicular movement, reduce traffic congestion, and stimulate economic activities along the route, which is home to several businesses including Kingstone Grand Suites.
Residents and business owners have expressed excitement at the development, describing it as a major relief that will ease daily movement and promote commerce in the area.
Governor AbdulRazaq’s administration has in the past six years invested significantly in road construction and rehabilitation across the three senatorial districts of Kwara, a move that has earned him recognition as one of the nation’s high-performing governors in infrastructure delivery.
The ongoing upgrade of Ahman Pategi Road, residents said, is another clear example of the government’s commitment to improving the quality of life of citizens while driving sustainable economic growth.
…Project to ease traffic, boost commerce, and support rural-urban renewal agenda
The Kwara State Government has commenced the reconstruction of the Ita Amoh—Gaa Saka—Madi Road in Ilorin West Local Government Area, one of the busiest commercial routes in the state.
The rehabilitation works, flagged off under the leadership of Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, CON, have entered the first phase, involving the removal of the failed surface layer in preparation for laying new base layers and asphalt.
When completed, the project is expected to significantly improve vehicular movement, enhance user comfort, and stimulate local economic activities in the area.
Governor AbdulRazaq has over the past six years invested heavily in infrastructure development, rebuilding and expanding road networks across the state as part of his rural-urban renewal initiative.
Residents and road users in the area have welcomed the project with excitement, praising the Governor for fulfilling his commitment to social and infrastructural development.
…Governor’s rural-urban renewal drive continues to boost connectivity and economic activities
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The Kwara State Government has commenced the upgrading of the Saadu Alanamu Road in Ilorin, reaffirming Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq’s commitment to improving public infrastructure and road safety across the state.
Located within the G.R.A. axis of the state capital, the project is expected to ease vehicular movement, enhance connectivity, and boost commercial activities in the area. It is part of the Governor’s rural-urban renewal initiative, which has delivered unprecedented development projects in recent years.
Over the last six years, Governor AbdulRazaq has prioritised infrastructural renewal, with significant investments in road construction and rehabilitation across the state.
The Saadu Alanamu upgrade follows this trajectory, bringing further relief to residents and businesses. Residents of the area have commended the Governor for fulfilling his promise
…Gov showcases road projects statewide, commends President’s support
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Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq on Sunday inspected the ongoing construction of the multistorey Oluremi Tinubu Hospital in Ilorin, a few days after approving an additional N20 billion for the upgrade of public school infrastructure across Kwara State.
Speaking with reporters at the construction site, the Governor described the hospital as one of his administration’s flagship investments in public health, education, road infrastructure, and social programmes aimed at improving the lives of residents.
Last Tuesday, the Governor toured rural road projects in Asa Local Government, including the 23.23-kilometre Oko Olowo Express–Sokoto–Tafatafa–Elere–Owode Oja Baba Kudu–Akopari–Otte Oja Road and the 17.7-kilometre Madi Peeke Road.
AbdulRazaq said the administration has completed several roads within and outside Ilorin, while many others are still under construction. He noted that other states are also recording progress in healthcare and infrastructure delivery, citing large-scale hospital projects in Lagos, Kaduna, and elsewhere.
He linked the increased pace of development across Nigeria to the rise in federal allocations to states following the removal of fuel subsidy, and he commended President Bola Tinubu for supporting Kwara’s development drive.
“The First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, was here six months ago to lay the foundation of this world-class hospital, and work has progressed tremendously,” the Governor said. “Hopefully, by the second quarter of next year, we’ll be done with it. The majority of the equipment have been ordered already — radiography machine, CT scanner, MRI, PET scan machines, and other vital tools.”
The Governor said other key projects are underway across Kwara, including the International Conference Centre, ICT Centre in Shonga, Patigi Regatta Motel, Sheabutter Factory in Kaiama, and Ibrahim Taiwo Road in Offa.
“This is not the only thing going on in the state,” he said. “We have major infrastructure projects beyond healthcare, and it’s the same across Nigeria. Recently, in Kaduna, we joined the President to commission a hospital built by the state government. Lagos is building a huge children’s hospital, Katsina is doing the same, and healthcare facilities are improving nationwide due to increased federal revenue.”
AbdulRazaq stressed that road construction often gets the most public attention, but significant investments are also being made in education, agriculture, and other critical sectors.
“I have recently approved another N20 billion spending on education infrastructure,” he said. “Education is not a low-hanging fruit, so people don’t quickly see its impact. But alongside roads, we’re investing heavily in agriculture and other sub-sectors, and we’ll continue to deepen those investments.”
The Governor listed completed and ongoing road projects in Kwara South, including the Oro–Arandun Road, Omu-Aran–Oko Road, Orisa Bridge along Oro-Ago, and the access road to Owu Waterfall. He added that work is ongoing on the Ajase-Ipo–Oke Ode Road in phases and plans are in place for the Ilemona bypass, among others.
..: Projects aim to boost farmers’ access to markets, improve rural livelihoods
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Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq on Tuesday toured multiple rural road projects in Asa Local Government Area, reaffirming his administration’s commitment to spreading development and connecting rural communities to economic opportunities.
The Governor inspected the 17.7km Madi–Peeke Road and the 23.23km Okolowo Express–Sokoto–Tafatafa–Elere–Owode Oja–Baba Kudu–Akopari–Otte Oja Road, both part of the Rural Access and Agricultural Marketing Project (RAAMP). The initiative, jointly funded by the World Bank and the French Development Agency, has received over N4bn in counterpart funding from the state government.
AbdulRazaq urged contractors to deliver quality work within reasonable timelines, stressing that improved road access would empower farmers, facilitate trade, and boost grassroots GDP. “Access to the market means empowerment and an increase in GDP for people at the grassroots,” he said.
During the visit, the Governor stopped at a Garri processing centre in Owode Oja, where he pledged support for mechanisation to enhance productivity without displacing jobs. He also visited the local Primary Health Care Centre, underscoring his administration’s focus on sustainable livelihoods, health, and business growth in rural areas.
Speaking on the broader economic outlook, AbdulRazaq noted that the new tax regime introduced by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu would increase revenue at state and local government levels. He assured that his government is determined to ensure the gains are felt by communities at the grassroots.
State RAAMP Coordinator, Engr. Isaac Kolo, said construction work currently includes line drains and culverts, with earthworks and surface dressing set to commence after the rainy season.
Community leaders, including APC Women Leader Mrs. Suleiman Hamdalat and Gari Processing Association Chairperson Mrs. Khadijat Jimoh, lauded the Governor for his continued engagement and commitment to rural development.
