Editorial Team

The Commissioner for Social Development, Hajia Mariam Nnafatima Imam, PhD, has called for an active synergy with the Management of Kwara State Polytechnic, Ilorin, to curb societal ills amongst the youths in the State. The Commissioner made this call on Tuesday while receiving a delegate from the Polytechnic, who paid a courtesy visit to her […]

The Kwara State Government has taken a strict stance against street begging and other social vices, particularly in Ilorin metropolis where they are a growing menace, warning that street beggars and anyone that indulges in child hawking, street hawking and selling of intoxicating substances would be made to face the wrath of the law. The

The Kwara State Government has restated its commitment to inclusive governance by ensuring that no one is left behind, especially women, children, persons with disabilities and other vulnerable groups. The Commissioner for Social Development, Hon. Mariam Nnafatima Imam, PhD, made this declaration during the Inter-Ministerial Press Briefing for the first quarter of year 2025, held

As part of measures to intensify efforts to curb drug abuse and other social vices across the State, the Kwara State Government has planned to strengthen collaboration with the Kwara State Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) and the Kwara State Police Command to develop swift and sustainable solutions to the growing

  In a conscious effort to get the state rid of social vices like street begging, street hawking, child labour and abuse, the Kwara State Ministry of Social Development has moved to collaborate with the Ministry of Justice to use legal means in forestalling social vices in the State. The Commissioner for Social Development, Hon.

The Kwara State Government has sought the collaboration of Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) and Ministries that have children related activities so as to engender expeditious response to the challenges facing the vulnerable groups in the State. The Commissioner for Social Development, Hon. Mariam Nnafatima Imam, PhD, stated this recently while receiving Heads

The Kwara State Government has again reiterated it readiness to erradicate social irresponsibility, crimes, gender-based violence and juvenile misconducts so as to ensure safety of all Kwara residents. The readiness of the State Government was made known by the Hon. Commissioner for Social Development, Hajia Mariam Nnafatima Imam, PhD. during her visitation to juvenile homes

The Kwara State Government has charged all private school owners operating crèches or accommodating pupils between the ages of 0-6 to comply with crèche registration procedures in order to enhance childcare standards, reiterating the need to fulfill crèche registration requirements set by the Ministry of Social Development. The Commissioner for Social Development, Hon. Mariam Nnafatima

The Kwara State Government has reiterated its continued commitment to uplifting and empowering Persons Living with Disabilities (PLWD) in order to impact positively on their lives and ensure their well-being. The Commissioner for Social Development, Hon. Mariam Nnafatima Imam, PhD, stated this recently while receiving the Executives of the Persons Living With Disabilities (PLWD), who