…33 projects completed, 209km of rural roads underway, FG interventions acknowledged
The Kwara State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to expanding infrastructure and unlocking economic opportunities across the state through a series of strategic investments aimed at improving connectivity and enhancing the lives of residents.
At the Q1 2025 Ministerial Press Briefing held on Wednesday in Ilorin, the Honourable Commissioner for Works, Engr. Abdulquawiy Olododo, said the state has awarded 24 new road projects this year alone, with six already completed. He noted that out of the 46 ongoing projects as of Q4 2024, 33 have now been fully delivered, while 11 continue into the new quarter.
One of the flagship projects mentioned is the construction of the Agbamu–Ila-Orangun Road, described as a critical inter-state link between Kwara and Osun States, expected to spur economic activities and ease regional access.
“More border communities will soon be opened up as part of the administration’s rural-urban integration agenda,” the Commissioner stated.
Olododo also disclosed that projects earlier delayed due to cost variations have now resumed, including key roads in the Ilorin GRA axis and other parts of the state.
In the area of emergency response, the Commissioner reported that the Kwara State Fire Service saved properties worth over ₦728 billion during the period under review—underscoring improvements in operational efficiency.
He also highlighted the state’s success under the ongoing Rural Access and Agricultural Marketing Project (RAAMP), with 209.77km of rural roads under construction. The project has earned Kwara two national recognitions: Best in Counterpart Funding and Best in Overall Disbursement.
A notable highlight of the briefing was the announcement of a 70-meter flagpole—billed as the tallest in West Africa—under construction on Wahab Folawiyo Unity Road. Olododo described the initiative as “a symbol of Kwara’s rising prominence and collective pride.”
He further acknowledged major federal road interventions across the state, including:
● The 49km Eyenkorin–Afon–Ojoku–Offa–Odo-Otin Road
● The 83km Lafiagi–Shonga–Bacita Road
● The 130km Bode Saadu–Kaiama–Kosubosu Road
● The Okuta–Gwanara–Bukuro Road
“These state and federal investments are reshaping Kwara’s future,” he said.
Engr. Olododo concluded by commending Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq’s visionary leadership, stating that the government remains resolute in transforming Kwara through balanced rural-urban development and long-term prosperity for all citizens.
