​ The Executive Secretary of the Kwara State Primary Health Care Development Agency (KWSPHCDA), Dr Nusirat Elelu, has extended her heartfelt congratulations to His Excellency, Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRasaq, on his re-election for a second term in office.  Dr Elelu commended the governor for his visionary leadership, which has transformed the fortunes of Kwara State and brought about rapid development in various sectors across the state. In her congratulatory statement, Dr Elelu acknowledged Governor AbdulRahman's exceptional leadership qualities, highlighting his efforts in changing the narrative of Kwara State, stressing that under his administration, the state has witnessed significant progress in all aspects of development, ranging from infrastructure to healthcare and beyond.  Furthermore, Dr Elelu took the opportunity to applaud Governor AbdulRahman's recent recognition of the national honour of Commander of the Order of the Niger (CON).  According to the KWSPHCD Bos...

​ The Leadership of National Association of Mass Communication Students Legislative body ably let by Rt. Hon. Shukurat Temitope Yakub (Shuks) has honored a lecturer from the Department of Mass Communication, Kwara State Polytechnic, Mr. Olufadi Ayuba Balarabe, with certificate of appreciation for his contributions and support towards the success of their 1st Namcos Legislative summit & Essay competition.  The Legislative body who made the presentation today at the Lecture Theater (LT) Institute of Basic and Applied Science (IBAS) building, described the lecturer as a selfless, supportive and committed man who is keen in humanity service.  in his appreciation speech, Olufadi commended the students for their endless love and dedicate the certificate to all students of the department of mass communication.  ‘’I appreciate the team, I did my own for the sake of humanity, studentship, brotherhood and sisterhood,’’ he added. Olufadi Ayuba Balarabe is also a public affair an...

​ The Students Parliamentary Council, Information and Communications Technology Students Association (ICTSA), Kwara State Polytechnic, Ilorin said it is set to empower students of the institute with tools that can aid them in their course of workmanship.  In a statement by the The Rt. Hon. Speaker, Hon. Lekan Tajudeen, signed by the Chief Press Secretary to the Speaker, Hon. Shifau Olanrewaju, four (4) students have been selected to benefits from the program.  Hon. Lekan said the program is borne out of giving back to the student, and making an everlasting impact in the lives of the students, and also to encourage students on the importance of entrepreneurship in Nigeria economy today.  He furthered that the program will be the first of it kind not just in the history of the institute, but in the polytechnic as a whole, adding that he believed that for their administration to kick start such great initiative, it will be patronized by administration to come in the future....

​ The Rector, Kwara State Polytechnic, Ilorin, Engr. Abdul Jimoh Muhammed has described  the death of Prof. Jamiu Mosobalaje Olaloye Oyawoye as a massive loss to humanity. The Rector in a condolence message  described the founding chairman of the Kwara State College of Technology ( Kwara State Polytechnic) as a God fearing scholar who lived his life with full commitment and dedication to the propagation of Islam. Abdul disclosed that the first African Professor of Geology raised the bar and promoted the images of Offa community, Kwara State and Nigeria at large with outstanding scholarship and reliable mentoring of generations. The condolence message which was issued and signed by the Polytechnic Public Relations Officer, Hajia Halimat Garba commiserated with the Executive Governor of the State, Mall. AbdulRahman AbdulRasaq, the Oloffa of Offa, Oba Mufutau Gbadamosi Esuwoye II and the entire Offa community, noting that the late academic icon was an exceptional philanthropist a...

​ The Department of Library and Information Science (LIS), Kwara State Polytechnic, Ilorin, is organizing a seminar and workshop to create and promote the awareness, understanding and importance of the course.  The event which is themed: "Opportunities And Beauty Of Librarianship" is aimed at instigating the students on the importance of the course and having knowledge on how to make use of various retrieving tools in librarianship.  The Polytechnic Librarian, Dr Shuaib Olarongbe, while highlighting the benefit of the course affirmed that LIS is not only beyond keeping books in the library, but also a professional course as other courses in the institute.  While urging admission-seekers to develop an interest in the course and students to be passionate and proud of undergoing the course, stressing that individuals interested in an LIS career track can pursue a variety of positions, including (but not limited to) academic librarian, law librarian, school librarian, data cu...

​ Kwara State has been rated the best state in basic healthcare delivery in the entire North Central region, beating Abuja the Federal Capital Territory and other North Central states, to clinch the first position.  At an event held in Abuja on Wednesday night, the state won the Nigeria Governors Forum (NGF)’s Primary Healthcare Leadership Challenge award for the improvement recorded in the sector in the last four years.  The NGF Primary Health Care Leadership Challenge was consumated in 2019 as part of the 'Seatle Declaration', which assesses overall performance of primary healthcare delivery using indicators like ‘government’s support and commitment, quality of service delivery, improvement in the health indices and outcomes, community participation and ownership, among others’.  Commissioner for Health Dr Raji Razaq and the Executive Secretary of the Kwara State Primary Health Care Development Agency Dr. Nusirat Elelu received the award on behalf of the state.  Go...

​ The 47th Bursar Regular Meetings of Polytechnics and Colleges of Technologies (BURSCON) were recently held at Kwara State Polytechnic in Ilorin, marking the second time in eleven years that the institution hosted the event.   The meeting which was termed BURSCON 2023 saw the gathering of bursars of various schools, NBTE representatives and others at the occasion. The Kwara State Polytechnic rector, Engr. Dr Abdul Jimoh Muhammed, in his opening remarks, expressed his gratitude for the presence of the representative of the Kwara State Government, the Chairman of the Governing Council, and the governing body of BURSCON, along with other members of the association.  He acknowledged BURSCON as a professional body responsible for maintaining financial records and managing day-to-day cash flow in higher education institutions. Dr Abdul highlighted the innovative developments his administration has introduced to the institution, urging members to explore and appreciate the wonders o...

​ About Twenty- Six (26) Elementary Schools have been confirmed to have registered for the Elementary School Quiz contest 1.0 organized by SWOT Team Organization for Educational Development, Kwara State Axis.  This was confirmed by the Director General, Ambassador Muheebudeen Logun, who was represented by the Deputy Director General, Alamu Rofiat at a Press Conference held yesterday.  Alamu explained that they have sent their letters to hundred and plus schools and twenty-six(26) of them have registered through the link provided, adding that they are still expecting 200 plus participants from almost hundred schools.  She said she believed that education is the foundation of progress, innovation, and competitions like that plays an important role in fostering a culture of learning and intellectual curiosity, adding that it is encouraging to see so many young people challenging themselves and pushing their limits in the pursuit of knowledge. The Deputy Director General said...

​ The entire staff and students of the Kwara State Polytechnic, Ilorin, today hosted the general public to the screening of the remarkable play titled, Chameleon Love, as part of the activities slated to mark the institution's Golden Jubilee.  Chameleon Love, is a story that appeals to a lot of young people as it relates to actual scenarios that happen in their lives. This short film also has an epic plot twist that keeps the audience dazed. The movie which was premiered at the Real Admiral Muhammed Lawal Auditorium, had in attendance the management team of the polytechnic as led by the Rector, Dr Jimoh Abdul Muhammad with an audience of over 2000 students in attendance. The Play which was reviewed by erudite scholar, Associate Professor Isiaka Aliagan was written by Olufadi Balarabe Ayuba, a lecturer in the Department of Mass Communication and performed by the HND2 students of the department.    Celebrated Nollywood actor and Senior Special Assistant to Kwara State Gover...

​ Kwara State Polytechnic, Ilorin have been hives of activity this week as staff, students, alumni and well-wishers of the institution converged to enjoy some lunchtime fun to mark the 50th anniversary of the great Citadel of Learning.  Agric roundabout, Ilorin, played host to the roadshow themed; Raising The Bar for Greatness and Excellence" as participants took part in games, photo booths and music from the leading artiste, Toqx Lion and Earthquake.  The show which was to commemorate 50 years since the establishment of the institution, took off from Agric to Kwara State Government House, to create awareness about the anniversary while officially inviting the general public to come to celebrate with them at the main event on Thursday, May 11, 2023.  Addressing the Press during the show, the Students' Union Government President, Comr. Ishola Abdulsalam Gbolohan said: “It has been wonderful to share this momentous occasion with our staff and students across various departm...

​ Activities to commemorate the Golden Jubilee of the Kwara State Polytechnic, Ilorin commenced on Tuesday, May 9th, 2023, with special inter-faith prayers at the institution's Central Mosque and Christian Fellowship Prayer Ground respectively.   The curtain-raiser provided an opportunity for the leadership of the two religious bodies to pray fervently for the institution and offer words of advice and encouragement to all members of the Polytechnic community. The sessions were witnessed by members of the Polytechnic community including the management team, members of staff, students, alumni as well as well-wishers from far and near who have converged to celebrate a citadel of excellence that is foremost in academic, technological and entrepreneurial skills.  The clerics on separate occasions posited that the Polytechnic's 50th anniversary provided an avenue to highlight the unity among entities within the Polytechnic despite the challenges recorded in recent times.  Event...

​ In recognition of his priceless contributions and ongoing total overhauling of Kwara State Polytechnic, Ilorin, Observers Newswatch has presented a Lifetime Achievement Award to the Rector of the Citadel of Learning, Engr (Dr) Jimoh Abdul.  The programme which was lined up for the commemoration of the institution's Golden Jubilee, featured the Rector's induction into the Hall of Fame of the Observers NewsWatch.  The well-attended ceremony which was held at the Hospitality Department Conference Hall was organised in honour of the Rector who is also doubled as the sole inductee by the prestigious media organisation.  “This is in recognition and appreciation of your dedication to official matters, mobile dynamism in the adoption of contemporary management principles in Nigeria's Education Sector most especially in Kwara State Polytechnic, Ilorin”, the organizers stated.  Dr Abdul in his address described Observers NewsWatch as a recognised body which is held in high e...