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In a bid to strengthen social protection systems in the state, the Kwara State Government has sought partnership with the Federal Ministry of Humanitarian and Poverty Reduction, saying this will also boost opportunities for the vulnerable population in the state. The State Commissioner for Social Development, Hajia Mariam Nnafatima Imam PhD, sought the partnership recently […]

  Today, we celebrate _His Excellency Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, CON_ — a symbol of visionary leadership and steadfast dedication to the people of Kwara State. In the past six years of his administration, Kwara State has become a blueprint for excellence in governance, marked by groundbreaking strides in digital innovation, community empowerment, social and sustainable

The Kwara State Ministry of Social Development has embarked on sensitisation tour of local governments in the state to educate communities on the implications of engaging in female circumcisions. The state Commissioner for Social Development, Hajia (Dr.) Mariam Nnafatima Imam while speaking through the Director of Social Welfare of the ministry, Elder James Kayode David,

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