Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq appoints new governing councils for 17 tertiary institutions and agencies.
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has officially announced the appointment of new governing councils for 17 state-owned institutions and agencies. The strategic shake-up encompasses both higher education establishments and vital government boards across the state.
The sweeping leadership changes, which officially took effect on October 16, 2026, were revealed to the public through an official statement issued in Ilorin. Mashood Agboola, the Deputy Chief Press Secretary to the governor, released the details in the state capital.
According to the official announcement, the primary objective behind these high-profile appointments is to guarantee professionalism and efficient service delivery across the board, according to information published by punchng.
Tertiary Education Leadership Appointments
Prominent figures have been selected to steer the academic and administrative affairs of Kwara's higher education sector. Engineer Musa Yeketi has taken over as the chairman of the Kwara State Polytechnic governing council, leading a team of six members.
At the International Aviation College in Ilorin, Nigeria's first Professor of Aviation Law, Adua Mustapha, assumes the role of council chairman. Meanwhile, former presidential candidate Gani Galadima was appointed to head the International Vocational, Technical and Entrepreneurship College in Ajase-Ipo.
Healthcare And Infrastructure Board Additions
The state's primary healthcare delivery and infrastructural agencies also received new leadership teams to drive development. Ayinmode Samuel was appointed chairman of the four-member Kwara State Primary Healthcare Board council.
Additional appointments include Alhaji Muhammed Sakwa for the Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Agency, and Hon Olasunkanmi Ere-oye for the Kwara State Road Traffic Management Authority. Engineer Sikirullah Abdulkareem Oladimeji will head the Rural Electrification Board.
Social Investment And Environmental Agencies
Social welfare and environmental protection bodies in Kwara State welcomed new administrative leadership to support ongoing human capital development. Hon Memud Azeez Alonge will chair the Social Investment Programme, while Femi Aina takes charge of the Environmental Protection Agency.
Furthermore, Hon Abdulazeez Oluwanilo was named to lead the Kwara State Housing Corporation, and Dr Laaro Oba Abdulkadir will head the Signage and Advertisement Agency to boost urban management.
Governor AbdulRazaq Charges Appointees
Governor AbdulRazaq congratulated all the newly appointed council members and challenged them to perform their duties with utmost dedication. He emphasized that their collective efforts must align with the administration's core goals.
The governor urged the leaders to improve the education sector, accelerate human capital development, and enhance the overall quality of life for citizens throughout Kwara State.
Frequently Asked Questions
When did the new Kwara State governing council appointments take effect?
The new governing council appointments made by Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq took effect on October 16, 2026.
How many state-owned institutions and agencies received new governing councils?
Governor AbdulRazaq appointed new governing councils for a total of 17 state-owned institutions and agencies in Kwara State.
Who announced the new appointments on behalf of the Kwara State government?
The appointments were announced in a statement issued by Mashood Agboola, the Deputy Chief Press Secretary to the Kwara State Governor, in Ilorin.
Who are some of the notable figures appointed to lead the Kwara councils?
Notable appointees include former presidential candidate Gani Galadima and Nigeria's first Professor of Aviation Law, Adua Mustapha.
