Kwara State Creates Two New Ministries to Drive Economic Development
The Kwara State Executive Council has sanctioned the establishment of two additional ministries: the Ministry of Livestock Development and the Ministry of Transportation. This decision, ratified during a cabinet meeting presided over by Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, elevates the total number of ministries in the state to 22.
The inception of the Ministry of Livestock Development signifies a targeted approach to bolstering food security and advancing livestock farming across Kwara’s 16 local government areas. By delineating this ministry from the erstwhile Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, the state aims to intensify focus on large-scale livestock farming challenges. This dedicated ministry is poised to offer comprehensive support to farmers, herders, processors, and distributors, thereby fortifying the entire livestock value chain.
Concurrently, the establishment of the Ministry of Transportation, carved out from the previous Ministry of Works and Transport, underscores the state’s commitment to refining its transportation framework. This ministry is entrusted with the development of an effective transportation management system, ensuring seamless mobility for residents and optimizing the state’s burgeoning infrastructure network. A notable organizational shift accompanies this development: the Kwara State Road Traffic Management Agency (KWARTMA) will now operate under the aegis of the Ministry of Transportation, transitioning from its prior association with the Ministry of Works.
These structural reforms reflect the administration’s proactive stance in aligning governance with the state’s dynamic developmental priorities. By expanding the ministerial portfolio, the government aspires to enhance operational efficiency, improve inter-ministerial coordination, and deliver superior public services to its citizenry. This initiative is anticipated to catalyze economic growth, particularly within the agricultural and transportation sectors, thereby contributing to the overall prosperity of Kwara State.
In tandem with these ministerial augmentations, Governor AbdulRazaq has submitted the names of two commissioner-nominees to the State House of Assembly for confirmation. The nominees are Dr. Lawal Olohungbebe, currently serving as the Senior Special Assistant on Community Development, and Mariam Nnafatima Imam, the Senior Special Assistant on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Their appointments are anticipated to infuse the new ministries with seasoned leadership, driving the state’s agenda for sustainable development and community advancement.
This development marks a significant milestone in Kwara State’s administrative evolution. The creation of specialized ministries not only addresses sector-specific challenges but also exemplifies the government’s dedication to responsive and adaptive governance. As these ministries commence operations, stakeholders and residents alike are poised to witness enhanced service delivery and a renewed impetus in the state’s developmental trajectory.