The Kwara State Government, North Central Nigeria, has intensified its infrastructure development efforts with the completion and delivery of 84 road and related projects between April and September 2025.
This achievement marks a major milestone in the administration’s Urban Renewal Agenda, aimed at modernising infrastructure and improving the quality of life for residents.
The State Commissioner for Works, Abdulquawiy Olododo, disclosed this during the third-quarter Inter-Ministerial press briefing held at the Ministry of Finance Conference Room on Wednesday.
According to Olododo, “the projects—spanning both urban and rural communities—cover a total of 76.5 kilometres of road construction, rehabilitation, and interlocking within six months.”
He explained that “the projects were executed to enhance connectivity, reduce travel time, and improve road safety, while also stimulating economic growth and reshaping communities across the state.”
Olododo reaffirmed the government’s commitment to sustaining infrastructural renewal and ensuring equitable development across all local government areas in Kwara State.
“This achievements reflect our commitment to modernising infrastructure in line with the Governor’s vision for a more connected and economically vibrant Kwara,” the Commissioner stated.
In addition to the completed roads, 48 kilometers of roads are currently under construction, while nearly 52 kilometers have been recently approved, signaling continued progress in the coming months.
Olododo further noted that infrastructural renewal under Governor AbdulRazaq’s administration extends beyond roads.
According to him, “the Kwara State Road Maintenance Agency (KWARMA) has intensified palliative works to keep existing roads motorable, ensuring safety and accessibility for all road users.”
The Commissioner disclosed that the State Fire Service has received new tools, improved communication systems, and advanced training programme to enhance emergency response and safeguard lives and property, saving billions of naira’s worth of assets during the period under review.
Olododo explained that the government’s commitment to rural development was also highlighted through the Rural Access and Agricultural Marketing Project (RAAMP).
He said that the initiative is improving rural road networks and upgrading major agricultural markets across all senatorial districts, thereby stimulating economic activity and enhancing rural livelihoods. These efforts have garnered national recognition.
Olododo emphasised that these infrastructural strides are not just about physical development but are a cornerstone of Governor AbdulRazaq’s broader agenda for social progress, inclusive growth, and economic resilience.
“With over 384 kilometers of road projects completed or ongoing since the inception of this administration, Kwara is steadily transforming into a more connected, business-friendly, and resilient State,” he said.
“Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq remains resolute in his commitment to building a stronger Kwara where infrastructure drives inclusive development and every community feels the impact of governance,” he added.
Olusola Akintonde