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  • Kwara splashes cash on young techies at 3MTT Cohort 2 graduation

    Kwara splashes cash on young techies at 3MTT Cohort 2 graduation

    Kwara Government’s 3 Million Technical Talents (3MTT) initiative at the weekend organised a graduation and hackathon session for the 3MTT Cohort 2 with Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq saying that the agenda is to promote digital literacy, innovation, and economic growth in the state.

    The programme is an initiative of the Federal government through the Ministry of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy. Kwara was among the first States to key into it by launching an intensive registration and sensitisation drive across the 16 local government areas of the state. It had produced the first set of graduates under 3MTT cohort 1.

    It was organized by the office of the Special Assistant to the Governor on Digital Innovations, Hon Kayode Ishola, and with the theme, “Driving Tech Innovation in Kwara”.

    The programme featured various segments such as panel discussion, raffle game for tech creatives and hackathon product demo.

    Winner of the hackathon went home with N500,000 while the first and second runners up got N200,000 and  N100,000 cash rewards respectively.

    The panelists were Prof. Oluwakemi Christiana Abikoye, a lecturer, Department of Computer Science, University of Ilorin; Dr. Abdulrauf Uthman, Dean, Faculty of Computer Science and IT. Al-Hikmah University; and Executive Director, TruORGANIC Initiative, Engr Olaide Olawuwo; among others.

    Aliyu, in his remarks, said the digital driven initiative will create employment opportunities for youth, check insecurity, enhance efficiency in civil service, and curb corruption within the system.  

    “This type of innovation is commendable, and I think it should be adopted in our local government areas and in our political system. I hope our youth will leverage this opportunity in the tech world to learn and make a good impact,” the Commissioner said.

    Ishola said the state government provided laptops to deserving tech talents across learning centers to ease and support learning, and launched Kwara Digital Economy Portal to connect them to more opportunities. 

    He commended the Governor for his government’s commitment to digital transformation, and how he is setting the pace in the tech industry. 

    “Today marks yet another significant milestone in our journey toward positioning Kwara State as a leading hub for technological innovation and excellence,” he said.

    “I thank Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, our visionary leader, for his unwavering commitment to youth empowerment, and passion for driving innovation that has laid the foundation for the strides we are celebrating today. 

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    “Under His Excellency’s guidance, Kwara State is steadily becoming a beacon of digital transformation and a model for other states to emulate. For context, Kwara State is the only state that held an elaborate graduation program and Hackathon for graduating fellows of cohort 1.”

    Dr Habeeb Salahudeen, Chief Technology Officer, ALVEUM and one of the Keynote speakers, described the programme as a wake-up call for all relevant stakeholders on the need to see innovation as not just about technology but about people, partnerships and purposes.

    Habeeb, who spoke on a topic, “Shaping the Future: Using Tech for Sustainable Innovation in Kwara”, urged the policymakers and other government officials to continue to champion policies that enable groundbreaking projects and sustain the movement of building 21st century generation in technological and innovative solutions.

  • JUST IN: Kwara demotes teacher for assaulting corps member

    JUST IN: Kwara demotes teacher for assaulting corps member

    Kwara state government has demoted a teacher, Hajia Hamzat Fatimoh Nike, by two grade levels for violating public service rules.

    Hajia Hamzat, a staff member at Government Day Junior Secondary School, Kulende, Ilorin, was accused of assaulting and stripping a female youth corps member posted to the school.

    In a joint statement by the Commissioner for Education and Human Capital Development, Hajia Sa’adatu Modibbo Kawu, and the Executive Chairman of the Teaching Service Commission (TESCOM), Mallam Bello Tauheed Abubakar, the government revealed that an investigative panel found the teacher guilty of misconduct, including fighting on duty, insubordination, use of foul language, and disrespecting the NYSC uniform.

    As part of her punishment, Hajia Hamzat will be transferred from her current school and required to undergo counseling sessions.

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    “The state government will not tolerate such abuse under any guise. We deeply regret the teacher’s actions and reassure the National Youth Service Corps that this incident does not reflect the values of our state. Measures are in place to prevent a recurrence,” the statement read.

    The government also urged teachers to adhere to public service ethics and assured them of continued training on teaching principles and professional conduct.

  • Stakeholders seek peace in Kwara

    Stakeholders seek peace in Kwara

    In a bid to foster development and prosperity in Oro, Kwara State, stakeholders have called for peace and unity.

    It follows appointment of Oba Joel Olaniyi Oyatoye as the Oloro of Oro Land.

    Traditional and religious leaders, political figures, and business representatives gathered in Lagos to discuss future of the kingdom with the new monarch.

    The consensus at the meeting was clear: peace and unity are essential for the kingdom’s progress.

    They stressed importance of setting aside personal differences and working together to improve infrastructure, education, healthcare, and economic opportunities.

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    Chief Imam of Oro, Dr. Taofik Sanusi, prayed for the monarch, urging him to be fair and see all indigenes as one.

    He pledged support of the Muslim community in Oro, particularly in areas of development and peaceful co-existence.

    Pastor Raphael Ogunwale, another religious leader, prayed for the monarch and called for unity among the people.

  • Kwara govt warns against political branding on school donations

    Kwara govt warns against political branding on school donations

    The Kwara state government has condemned the practice of branding educational materials for public school children with political messages or images. 

    Commissioner for Education and Human Capital Development, Hajia Sa’adatu Modibbo Kawu, emphasized in a statement that the practice of inscribing donor pictures or politically charged messages on school materials must stop. 

    “While all support for public schools is welcome and appreciated, the government has a standing policy prohibiting political branding of any kind on such materials,” the commissioner said. 

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    She highlighted that since 2019, educational materials provided by the state government have been free of the governor’s image or other political symbols, saying that Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq believes such practices are inappropriate for young learners. 

    The government called on public officials and private donors to comply with this policy and expressed gratitude for their continued contributions to improving public education.

  • Kwara govt backs national digital economy, e-governance bill

    Kwara govt backs national digital economy, e-governance bill

    The Kwara state government has expressed optimism that the Federal Government’s proposed National Digital Economy and E-Governance Bill will enhance government operations and strengthen engagement with citizens.

    Commending the bill, the state government highlighted its potential to foster efficiency and improve administration.

    “The Kwara State Government is proud to support technologically-driven initiatives, especially the National Digital Economy and E-Governance Bill. It will enhance government activities, administration, and citizen engagement,” Commissioner for Communications Bola Olukoju stated in Ilorin during the stakeholders’ engagement on the proposed legislation.

    “Nigeria is moving into real digital economy and the Kwara State Government is always proud to support anything that promotes digital economy bearing in mind that we have Ilorin Innovation Hub which should be ready before the end of the year. It will change the state’s tech ecosystem. It will have a lot of startups.”

    Olukoju noted that administration is embracing digital economy to save resources and support youth who are particularly technologically inclined, saying the state has a youth population ready to tap into the tech ecosystem. 

    “From the presentations, the National Digital Economy and E-Governance Bill will support a lot of entrepreneurs, especially the youth. I hope the bill we scale through in the National Assembly,” Olukoju said. 

    Also speaking, the special assistant to the Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Banke Ajaguna, said the stakeholders’ engagement is organised to bring together senior government officials, members of the state assemblies, tech ecosystem players and civil society organisations in order to access the draft bill and secure the buy-in of players in the digital economy. 

    “What we are doing with this stakeholders’ engagement is to truly shape a policy that is of the people, by the people, and for the people within the digital economy. This engagement is to get the buy-in of the stakeholders, ask the right questions, and for the Bill to answer the right questions when it becomes a law and works for the people within the sector,” Ajaguna said. 

    “We want an economy that thrives, and to achieve that, we want everybody’s voice to be heard. We want the bill to truly represent the people who will be most impacted by the bill.”

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    The session was attended by top tech players in the state, including Managing Director Ilorin Innovation Hub Temi Kolawole and his board members.

    Presenting an overview of the National Digital Economy and E-Governance Bill, 2024, a legal Consultant AbdulRasheed Badmus, said the bill aims to position Nigeria as a digital economy leader in Africa by fostering a secure and inclusive digital environment that streamlines and allows for transparent digital governance and citizen engagement.

    Key goals of the Digital Economy and E-Governance Bill, according to him, include economic transformation; modernised citizen-centric public services, and digital access for all

    Badmus called on all stakeholders to collaborate to meet shared goals.

  • Kwara govt: no pay for workers without residents’ registration numbers

    Kwara govt: no pay for workers without residents’ registration numbers

    Public sector workers without valid Kwara State Residents Registration Agency (KWSRRA) number will forfeit their salaries or bonuses from this month, Kwara State Government has said.

    The state recalled that ‘’this exercise of registering residents started months ago.’’

    KWSRRA is empowered by law to have relevant data of everyone resident in the state and allocate unique identities to each person for effective planning, resource management, service delivery and public safety, among others.

    “In line with the administration’s commitment to accountability and transparency in resource administration, a directive has since been issued mandating state employees, including those across the 16 local governments, to complete their KWSRRA registration,” Commissioner for Finance Dr. Hauwa Nuru said in a statement.

    “Effective November 2024, workers who have not registered will not receive salaries or bonuses.

    “The KWSRRA registration is a vital step toward establishing a comprehensive and accurate database that enables us to serve Kwara State residents more effectively,’’ she added.

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    She said the initiative would play a key role in resource management and planning within the state.

    “The integrity of our data impacts all our financial and administrative systems. A complete database helps us make informed decisions, allocate resources efficiently and ensure every eligible worker is compensated fairly and accurately,” the commissioner said.

    ‘’All state employees who have not registered are urged to promptly visit the nearest KWSRRA registration centre to complete their enrolment,’’ the statement said.

    “By following this directive, Kwara State is working to establish a more efficient and equitable system for its workforce and residents alike,” it added.

  • Gov inaugurates KWSUED Governing Council, names Olupo university’s Chancellor

    Gov inaugurates KWSUED Governing Council, names Olupo university’s Chancellor

    Kwara Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq on Saturday inaugurated the Governing Council of the Kwara State University of Education, clearing the path for official take off of the school. 

    The 11-member Governing Council has Prof. Shuaib Oba Abdulraheem (OFR) as its chairman and pro-chancellor. 

    Other members of the Council include Mrs. Opaleke Bukoĺa Iyabo; Hajia Risikat Lawal; Rotimi Samuel Olujide; Prof. Umar Gunu; Engr. Saad Belgore; Mr. Femi Aina; Omowumi Amuda; Hajia Kubra Kazum; Prof. Ibrahim Abdukadir Abikan; and Pastor Afolayan Joseph Babatunde, who represents the Ministry of Tertiary Education.

    In an address to the council led by Prof. Oba Abdulraheem, Governor Abdulrazaq said the inauguration is another step in the evolution of the KWASUED, an initiative of the administration. 

    “This university is a child of necessity to position Kwara and its people for sustainable future in the sphere of education and related disciplines. This institution is designed to be a successor to the College of Education Ilorin and a test run for how we handle the remaining Colleges in the face of new realities,” he said.

    “With the caliber of the intellectuals, administrators, and statesmen on this Council, I am confident that you will midwife a seamless transition and build a new university of education that will be the envy of all.

    “As the pioneer governing council, I urge you to raise the bar from the beginning and resist the pressures to make the school another centre for unaffordable wage bill through needless jobs. 

    “Employment, if any, must be strictly based on needs and affordability with consideration for competence and inclusion in line with our policy. The school should be run in a way that it does not become another burden on the scarce resources of government. I trust you to make the KWSUED a centre of excellence,

    research, and academic discipline in pursuit of higher ideals.”

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    The Governor, meanwhile, has appointed the Olupo of Ajase-Ipo Oba Ismail Yahya Alebiosu as the Chancellor of the school.

    The inauguration was attended by the State APC Chairman Prince Sunday Fagbemi; Deputy Chief of Staff Princess Bukola Babalola; Commissioner for Tertiary Education Dr Mary Arinde; Senior Adviser and Counsellor Sa’adu Salau; 

    Special Adviser on Special Duties Alhaji Abdulrazhaq Jiddah; Senior Special Assistant on Religion (Islam) Ibrahim DANMAIGORO; and Permanent Secretary Ministry of the Tertiary Education Barrister Sabitiyu Kikelomo Grillo, among others.

    Dr. Arinde commended the Governor for his visionary leadership that birthed the unique institution.

    The occasion marks a significant step in advancing the vision and mission of the university, and in shaping the future of education in the state, she said.

    Dr. Arinde thanked the Governor for his unwavering commitment to the educational development of the state, and for making the right choices in the appointment of the Council members.

    Prof. Oba Abdulraheem, for his part, appreciated the Governor’s vision and commitment to take Kwara to a greater height.

    Describing education as the bedrock of any society, he said the Governor’s passion for qualitative education at all levels is very significant. 

    He said the Governing Council will do its utmost to achieve the Governor’s dream of building a University of Education that would stand tall in Nigeria and beyond.

    “Committing yourself to funding qualitative education is not just a political decision; it is more rewarding and you are discharging it very well,” he said.

    “Your Excellency, I cannot and I must not omit your commitment to education, and the composition of this team is a further emblem on your integrity. We must do everything to make this succeed.

    “You are known for your disposition to gender sensitivity and balance, and that has reflected in the composition of this council. 

    “You also have never at any time given us any redundant person to work with. Once again, on behalf of all us, I’m very proud to be associated with this project and to be one of the lucky Kwarans to be called to serve in this kind of responsibility.”

    The Governor, meanwhile has presented new buses for the use of the students’ umbrella bodies in the state — National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), Kwara State axis, and the National

    Association of Kwara State Students (NAKSS). 

    NANS Comrade Issa Abdulgafar Arikewuyo and his NAKSS counterpart Abdulwahab Ridwan, in their separate remarks, appreciated the Governor for the gesture and other student-friendly initiatives.

    “Nigerian students in Kwara State are very happy with the development we are experiencing and for the Governor to have donated these new two buses to the apex students’ bodies in the state. It is a blessing in many folds”, Arikewuyo said.

  • Kwara recorded 220 percent rise in hospital deliveries, 62.2% drop in anaemic pregnancies

    Kwara recorded 220 percent rise in hospital deliveries, 62.2% drop in anaemic pregnancies

    Kwara State Executive Council has received extensive briefings on condition of the primary healthcare system in the State, offering valuable insights into the gains so far made and the challenges ahead. 

    The council was also briefed about some social protection initiatives of the administration, especially those domiciled in the Office of the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Community Development as well as the processes leading to and the trade-offs from the adoption of a new minimum wage.

    Executive Secretary of the Primary Health Care Development Agency Dr. Nusirat Elelu said that while the government must work harder to bridge the gaps in human resources and infrastructural needs in the sub-sector, it has posted sterling successes that set the administration apart from its predecessors. 

    The subsector had been plagued by the general collapse of infrastructure, non-payment of counterpart funds and withdrawal of development partners, poor demand for primary health care services, lack of coordination between the state and local government areas, and poor data quality and availability, according to Dr Elelu. 

    She said the current administration has resolved most of the challenges, but it can do more, especially in the areas of infrastructure and human resources for health, commending the recent recruitment exercise to bridge the identified gap and the approval of the 70,000 minimum wage by Kwara State. 

    “We have made significant strides, regardless. For instance, 31 PHCs have been completely renovated by the state with several others at different stages of renovation. We now have at least one functional PHC in all the 193 wards as against previously when 7 wards didn’t have a PHC,” she said.

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    “In addition, five PHCs are currently undergoing renovation with funds from the PHC leadership challenge award won by the state in 2023. Additionally, 111 PHCs are going to be renovated under the BHCPF and World Bank PHC Revitalisation programme. 

    “There has also been solarisation of 16 LGA central cold stores to improve cold chain capacity for vaccination. Furthermore, a total of 79 boreholes have been sunk in the PHCs in the state, while 79 outreach vans and 89 motorcycles have been purchased to increase PHC services delivery to our hard-to-reach settlements. 16 ambulances were also deployed to improve emergency care at the LGA.”

    She said the outcomes have been positively huge, with Kwara having one of the highest ante-natal care coverage in Nigeria. 

    “In 2023, a total of 620,925 pregnant women attended ANC, compared to 94,276 pregnant women in 2020 (DHIS2),” she said. 

    “There was over 220% increase in the number of deliveries between 2020 and 2023 as PHCs were the preferred place of delivery, showing improved confidence in our health system. General hospital attendance has also improved tremendously, with over 1.3 million Kwarans attending PHCs in each of the last four years.

    “There has been a huge reduction from 1,508 to 570 (62.2%) pregnant women reported with severe anaemia. Kwara State emerged as the overall best state in the country with over 117% coverage of children aged 9-14 years during the HPV vaccination this year. In January 2023, Kwara was awarded the overall best in supplemental polio outbreak response (OBR) in the country.”

    She said there have also been high-quality supplemental immunization campaigns such that the state has been consistently green in all WHO-conducted Lot Quality Assurance surveys (LQAs) since last two years with over 1.5m children vaccinated in each round.

    Dr. Lawal Olohungbebe, SSA Community Development, also told the council how the administration has mobilised community based organizations for grassroots empowerment and development.

    These interventions between January 2024 and now included installation of 60 solar-powered poles in different parts of the state and distribution of social protection materials worth billions of naira, including rice palliatives, 42,000 bags of fertilisers to 11,000 farmers, 18,000 bags of maize and sorghum to 3,000 households, construction of 20 smart toilets to curb open defecation, sinking of 20 boreholes to selected settlements, and distribution of grants to 498 communities across the state. 

    The state had recently held a CBO Summit, which brought together 901 organisations with a focus on the best practices to advance grassroots development, Olohungbebe said.

    The KWATRECO initiative succeeded in training young people on how to fix some public facilities with no burden on the government, he added. 

    Citing global best practices, Olohungbebe also recommended a legal framework to guide the operations of different bodies operating in the state, a special economic scheme for persons living with disabilities, a rural infrastructure maintenance scheme to tackle the challenge of keeping public facilities in good shape, and an every-ward-matters initiative, among others. 

    Cabinet members took turns to debate the presentations, including the question of making sure that the current local government autonomy serves the best interest of workers and the people at the grassroots. 

    The Governor commended the presentations and urged that council members submit to the Office of the Secretary to the State Government their proposals on different interventions that could further drive good governance and citizen engagement.

    He recalled that all the infrastructural interventions at the PHCs and basic schools were by the state government as the local councils have fallen short in that regard for decades for lack of funds.

    He said the government is committed to making more investments to strengthen infrastructure and human resources in the basic health sector.

  • You’ve no contract to fix Kwara Hotel, Court tells MM’s Crystal Group 

    You’ve no contract to fix Kwara Hotel, Court tells MM’s Crystal Group 

    An Ilorin High Court has struck out a case instituted against the Kwara State Government by the Hon. Moshood Mustapha-owned Crystal Group of Companies Limited over the remodelling of the legacy Kwara Hotel. 

    Hon. Justice E. B. Mohammed struck out the case after upholding the preliminary objections of the state government on the matter. 

    The judge said no document was before the court to show that the Crystal Group had any valid contract with the state government to remodel the iconic hotel, shutting down the much-parroted claim that the government had reneged on its commitment with the firm. 

    The court held that a draft agreement or an unsigned agreement by either of the parties is worthless and cannot cloth Crystal Group of Companies Limited with the legal right to pursue any action against the government regarding Kwara Hotel. 

    “The claimant’s suit against Kwara State Government on Kwara Hotels is hereby struck out,” the court held, potentially turning the page on the topic.

    The government had repeatedly explained that it signed no agreement with the Crystal Group and whatever talks between them had not reached the level of a legal agreement binding on either party.

  • Old Boys pay SSCE fees of 41 Alma mata final-year students

    Old Boys pay SSCE fees of 41 Alma mata final-year students

    Parents and students at Government Secondary School, Ilorin, Kwara State, rejoiced as the 1984 set of the school paid the 2024 Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (SSCE) fees for 41 exceptional students.

    According to the providers, the award initiative marks the 40th anniversary of the alumni’s graduation and is designed to promote hard work and foster a culture of academic excellence.

    This is as the 1984 Set of the Government Secondary School Ilorin Old Boys’ Association also urged individuals and corporate entities to invest in brilliant secondary school students, emphasizing that the nation’s future depends on its talented youth, capable of competing globally.

    Muhammad Baba-Okanla, Chairman of the 1984 Set, explained that covering the SSCE fees for the students was a key part of their 40th-anniversary celebration.

    Speaking at the event held at the school, Baba Okanla, who is also the Chairman of the Kwara State Independent Electoral Commission (KWASIEC), highlighted that the empowerment project was a collective decision by over 300 members of the Set, both locally and abroad.

    He further noted that the Set had a tradition of supporting the school through various infrastructure projects, such as renovating the Physics and Chemistry laboratories, Gambari House, and the School Mosque; providing furniture for the library, mattresses for boarders, and boreholes for water supply.

    According to him, for their 40th anniversary, the Set chose to prioritize empowering students in their academic pursuits, considering it the most impactful way to support the school and its community.

    He said: “It was a unanimous decision of our entire members that the empowerment intervention should be carried out and institutionalized, which was responsible for the overwhelming contributions of our men based at home and abroad.

    “We are also not unmindful of the fact that the maintenance culture in our society is poor considering that we had previously and consistently donated construction and rehabilitation projects in the school and we are always not too happy seeing how they have turned out after some years later.

    “It is on this basis that we felt that we should invest in our brilliant young ones, who have shown the capacity to be competitive anywhere they found themselves.

    “This gesture was a result of selfless effort and commitment of our members both in Nigeria and in the diaspora.

    “To mark this 40 Anniversary, the 1984 Set has resolved to pay the WASSCE registration fees for 41 students of the School based on merit.

    “Our Set is also considering the establishment of an endowment fund, for the sustainability of the WASSCE registration fees payment scheme”.

    The State Commissioner of Education, Hajia Sa’adatu Moddibo Kawu, in her remarks commended the Old Boys for not abandoning their Alma Mata, saying, “As we gather today, we honour the pioneers who laid the foundation of this Association.

    “You remember the struggles, the triumphs and the countless contributions you have made to the community.

    “Over the years, your association has achieved remarkable feats like mentorship programmes and infrastructural development in your Alma mater.

    “As you look to the future, I charge you to continue being great ambassadors of the school as you continue to inspire and mentor the next generation”.

    In his goodwill message, Hon. Justice Zubayr Saliu of the Kogi State High Court urged the students not to disappoint those who provided the intervention, as well as their parents and society.

    He also encouraged others to follow the example of the 1984 alumni by giving back to their alma mater.

    Represented by Taye Matthew Odedeji, the UNESCO Desk Officer and Deputy Director of School Services at the Kwara State Ministry of Education and Human Capital Development, the Commissioner assured the audience of the State government’s commitment to maintaining high educational standards.

    She emphasized that the Executive Governor of the State and Chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum, Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, and remains dedicated to improving the quality of education through infrastructural support and empowering alumni associations.

    “I therefore urge you to renew your commitment to your association through increased involvement in its activities support its initiatives and inspire others to join your noble cause” she added.

    In his remarks, the school’s principal, Ahmed Kuranga Yero, himself an alumnus, praised the Class of 1984 for their remarkable initiative, noting that it was the first of its kind in the school’s history, adding that the Old Boys might not fully realize the profound impact of their gesture.

    Yero, however, assured that the initiative would inspire all final-year students to strive for excellence, with hopes of being future award recipients.

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    He urged other alumni to follow the example set by the Class of 1984, noting that their gesture would leave a lasting impression on both the students and their parents.

    The State’s Commissioner of Police (CP), Victor Olaiya, the Commandant of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC) in the State, Umar Muhammed; and the State Commandant of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Hajia Fatima Abiola-Popoola, among others, delivered goodwill messages, offering congratulations and words of encouragement to the students and the celebrants.

    In his anniversary lecture, titled ‘Education Yesterday, today and Tomorrow: Challenges and Prospects’, Prof. Raheem Lawal from the Department of Arts Education, University of Ilorin, emphasized the vital role education plays in both individual lives and society.

    He urged alumni not to neglect their alma mater or the friendships forged during their school years.

    The event, which also featured a prayer session and gala night, culminated in the presentation of awards to the 41 outstanding students, witnessed by their proud parents and members of the public.