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Dissolved Ogidi Ward Executive Council Scores of party members, stakeholders and executive committee of the Ogidi Ward chapter of All Progressive Congress (APC) have taken a swipe at what was described as malicious, mischievous and injudicious purported suspension of the Senator representing Kwara central, Dr Ibrahim Yahaya Oloriegbe and the Director General of his constituency office, Abdulwaheed Piri, noting that the lawmaker and his aide enjoyed the overwhelming goodwill of the people of the ward. This is coming against the backdrop of the publication equivocating the suspension of the Senator and his aide from the ward by some ward executives who have now been accused of forgery to pave way for their divisive desire to cause disharmony and put the party in disarray. It was a moment of refutation and affirmation of innocence as those who were beguiled with all sorts of contrivance into signing the suspension letter claimed ignorance of the purpose for which their signatures were sou...

  By Saheed Abdullahi  Saheed Abdullahi here undertakes a postmortem analysis of the governorship and House of Assembly elections in Kwara State, pinpointing factors that contributed to the utter loss of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP to the All Progressive Congress, APC. Build up to this just concluded general elections in Kwara State, I wrote to predict where pendulum would swing, pointing out candidates that may likely win and lose in the polls. The piece was titled "2023 elections: How it will be won and lost ". In the said article, I x-rayed Kwara State Senatorial districts, indicating who would take what and who would be severely flogged. In my final analysis in the write-up, I predicted the success of All Progressives Congress, APC and Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq as well as the state House of Assembly elections. When I circulated the article, I was confronted and challenged by some persons in opposition and even some political watchers didn't spare me breath...

..as fans shower encomiums on FA, AU Mustapha Ayodeji Ismail  The Chairman of the Kwara Football Association, Mallam Abdullahi Idris Musa (Thuraya) has reassured the football fans in the state that  the football pitch of the main bowl of the state stadium complex will be ready for use in no distant time. Mallam Idris confirmed this in an exclusively interview with ace and CAF photo journalist, Abdul Momoh on Tuesday in Ilorin during an inspection visit to the pitch  Recall that the pitch is under rehabilitation as its artificial turf is being changed into natural grass so as to meet up with the global standard. The reconstruction of the pitch has the state football club, Kwara United playing their home matches in Ibadan for the first stanza of the league in Ibadan and now in Akure of that current abridge season. The Chairman therefore asserted positively that the football club will continue playing their matches on their home pitch from the beginning of next season. "We a...

  The Senator representing Kwara Central in the National Assembly, Dr Ibrahim Yahaya Oloriegbe has extended felicitation to an Ilorin-born police chief, (CP) Babatunde Ishola Babaita on his elevation to the rank of Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIG) describing the honour as a deserving laurel for excellent service delivery to the Nation. The lawmaker in a congratulatory message made available to the press describes the new AIG as a disciplined and thoroughbred professional who has contributed massively to the peace and stability of the country as a member of the Nigerian Police Force, stating that Babaita with his new status has brought great recognition to not only his immediate family but the entirety of Ilorin Emirate people as he joins the growing list of the very few AIGs produced by the community thus far.  Oloriegbe whilst expressing his happiness over the latest feat recorded by the former Gombe State Commissioner of Police whom he describes as a childhood fri...

  The Senator representing Kwara Central and Chairman, of the Senate Committee on Health, Dr Ibrahim Yahaya Oloriegbe has joined well-wishers across the country and beyond to felicitate the President-Elect, Federal Republic of Nigeria, H.E, Sen. Bola Ahmed Tinubu on the occasion of his 71st birthday. The lawmaker in a congratulatory message made available to the press described the National Leader of the ruling party, All Progressives Congress and former Lagos State Governor as a man of clear vision with a knack for excellence and who will never settle for less in everyone of his endeavours.  Oloriegbe also explained further that whomsoever aims to be like Tinubu must possess some essential virtues which stand the third republic lawmaker out of his contemporaries, and they are: character, competence, capacity, capability, comportment, confidence, compassion and conscience.  According to the statement: "This year's birthday is very significant in the life and journey of ou...

  Two late goals from Omaka Anthony and Samad Kadri ensured Kwara United Football Club silenced stubborn El-kanemi Warriors of Maiduguri in the Matchday 10 of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) decided at the Akure Township Stadium today, Sunday March 26, 2023. Omaka put Kwara United ahead in the 79th minute from a rebound, while Kadri doubled the scores in the 89th minute, with an assist from Omaka, to help seal the team's third victory in the ongoing season so far. Omaka had earlier replaced Yahaya Ibrahim in the 53rd minute. Kwara United had earlier recorded a 1-2 win against the Northern team in the Matchday Nine three weeks ago in Maiduguri, but the visitors came out more organised and highly determined to stop the Ilorin-based side today, though not resilient enough till the 90th minutes. The two sides put up a scintillating performance in the first half, with the two goalkeepers called to duty on several ocassions. The Harmony Boys weren't in the game in the firs...

  The people and residents of Guniyan Community, Ogidi ward, Ilorin West Local Government Area of Kwara State has heaped encomiums on the Senator representing Kwara Central, *Dr Ibrahim Yahaya Oloriegbe* for facilitating through *Nigeria Port Authority*, a block of two classrooms and a staff office to the primary school established by the leadership of the community as part of their efforts to bring education closer to the children in the area. The commendations were expressed on Friday, 24th March 2023, while declaring the classrooms for use to serve the interest and needs of the pupils and the teachers teaching in the school. The community head, *Alh. Abdulkareem Oloye Baban Gunniyan* while speaking on behalf of the people of Gunniyan applauded Oloriegbe's gesture describing it as a timely intervention to strengthen the educational development of the children in the community.  In addition, the secretary of the Gunniyan Community Development Association, *Mallam Ahmed Babatu...

A Kwara-based sociopolitical group, Kwara Liberation Movement has congratulated the outgoing Senator representing Kwara Central, Dr Ibrahim Yahaya Oloriegbe on his successful tenure laced with unprecedented achievements as the representative of Kwara Central in the last four years at the Nigerian Senate. The group in a congratulatory letter signed by its chairman, Prof. Abdulganiy Ibrahim Jawondo on behalf of the elders, the Executive Council, the stakeholders and the entire membership of the movement, and sent to the lawmaker, expressed that Oloriegbe, "indeed performed creditably well to the admiration of many people", stating further that his achievements, "have endeared APC into the minds of more people in Kwara State." "I am congratulating you Sir for the quality representation of your people at the Senate. There is no doubt Kwara Central people are not disappointed in your activities at the Senate, as it brought unprecedented dividend of democracy to thei...

  A foremost aspirant to the Chairmanship position of the Kwara State football Association, Engr. Ahmed Olaide has promised to support ABS Ilorin FC in their bid to gain promotion back to the NPFL. Speaking at the club's unveiling ceremony of players for the new NNL season on Wednesday in Ilorin, the passionate football enthusiast commended the team creating opportunities for the youths.  "I want to specially commend the management of the ABS FC for keeping up to the standard. This event is another indication of the great future that lies ahead of the team and we are going to work together to return the team back to the glory days. "On my part,I will like the team to enlist some of their immediate needs and will ensure that i support them in order to return back to the elite league in Nigeria," he said. He however charged the Management ,Technical crew and Players of the team to work in synergy in order to achieve their ultimate target. Engr. Laide, who is also an NN...

  The Gubernatorial Candidate of the Zenith Labour Party in Kwara State at the just concluded election, Alhaji Usman Danjuma has felicitated with Muslims across the state on the beginning of 1444AH Ramadan . Alhaji Usman Danjuma in a statement issued on Wednesday, thanked Allah for sparing our lives to witness another sacred and holy month of Ramadan, urging Muslims to use the period to move closer to Allah. "As we begin Ramadan fast all over the world, I pray we come out of this holy month with renewed hope and strengthened of faith, May Allah give us the grace to complete it" Alhaji Usman Danjuma also implored all and sundry to take the advantage of Ramadan to pray for the Country to attain genuine development and to surmount her numerous challenges. "We should continue praying for the country this period, provide for less privileged through almsgiving to the poor and needy to attract reward of Allah in double folks" It would be recalled that, announcement of sigh...

  Marvellous Assembly Social Forum Congratulates Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq on his re-election The Marvellous Assembly Social Forum has joined Progressive Kwarans in rejoicing with Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq on his re-election for another four years as the Governor of Kwara state. Marvellous Assembly Social Forum in a congratulatory message issued by its President, Hajia Segilola Alaya said his victory in the last Saturday's Gubernatorial poll was a manifestation of acceptance by the good people of the state to sustain and consolidate on his laudable achievements in the areas of Education, Health, Infrastructure, Women and youth employment and empowerment. Alhaja Segilola Alaya who is a founder of Abruka Queens fc and Treasurer of Kwara Women for SWAGA, appreciated party supporters, particularly women across the sixteen Local Government for for their patience and orderly manner in which they conducted themselves for the exercise, hoping that Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq...

The Marvellous Assembly Social Forum has joined Progressive Kwarans in rejoicing with Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq on his re-election for another four years as the Governor of Kwara state. Marvellous Assembly Social Forum in a congratulatory message issued by its President, Hajia Segilola Alaya said his victory in the last Saturday's Gubernatorial poll was a manifestation of acceptance by the good people of the state to sustain and consolidate on his laudable achievements in the areas of Education, Health, Infrastructure, Women and youth employment and empowerment. Alhaja Segilola Alaya who is a founder of Abruka Queens fc and Treasurer of Kwara Women for SWAGA, appreciated party supporters, particularly women across the sixteen Local Government for for their patience and orderly manner in which they conducted themselves for the exercise, hoping that Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq's Victory for second term will usher in good tidings.   "Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq...

  The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Kwara State Chapter has tasked  Mallam Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq, Governor of Kwara State, on the need to see his re-election as a reward for excellent performance in all sectors, most especially in sports in the last four years, while also looking ahead to consolidate on the gains made so far . The body observed in a congratulatory message signed by its Chairman, Ayodeji Ismail, and Secretary, Dare Kuti respectively, stating that the will of the average sports-loving Kwaran was demonstrated by voting for the All Progressive Congress (APC) in the polls last Saturday. The statement further added that the re-election of Mallam Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq will bring more development to the development of sports. "During Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq's first tenure, sports in Kwara State witnessed unprecedented development within the shortest period from hosting the State Sports Festival to revamping the swimming pool as well as the co...

 Breaking: Barely 12 hours to the Gubernatorial election in Kwara State, the Candidate of the Zenith Labour Party ZLP, Alhaji Usman Danjuma has stepped down for the incumbent and the Candidate of the All Progressives Congress APC, Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq in Saturday's Gubernatorial Election. In a Statement Issued and personally signed by Alhaji Usman Danjuma on Friday evening, said his decision to step down for Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq is based on similar political ideology and sharing of the same vision, hence, the need to forge working alliances to achieve desires results which aimed at moving the state to the next level of development. Alhaji Usman Danjuma believes that the good works initiated by Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq across the 193 wards of Kwara state will be Consolidated and improved upon, after emerging victorious in Saturday's Gubernatorial poll. He Commended his Supporters across the state for their unalloyed support throughout the campaign period, ...

  Ilorin based engineer and committed soccer buff, Engr Ahmed Olaide,  has reiterated his determination to revamp and revitalize football from the grassroots in the state  if elected as FA Chairman in the forthcoming FA election. Engr. Ahmed Olaide who is the CEO of Cyteck Engineering Construction and Technology stated this while featuring on   Midland Fm Sports programme, Fast Track. Engr Olaide explained that grassroots football is dead in the state, noting, there is no direction or cardinal policy as blue print geared towards moving the game to the enviable heights has been abandoned. According to Engr Olaide, "it's unfortunate that grassroots football is not working any more in the state, talents abound everywhere in all the sixteen Local Government areas but wasting away as there is no platform to nurture them to stardom" "Passion and flair to the grow the game of football from the grassroots is one of the major reasons I'm vying the Kwara FA exotic seat an...

  ------Sen Sadiq's N2 Million Donation Puts Glamour In State FA Cup Kwara State government has pledged to put partisanship aside in football clubs' support at the Federation Cup, saying that the clubs flying the state's standard at the completion are all Kwara's. This is coming from no other than the Kwara State Sports Commission, even as a N2 million donation from Sen. Sadiq Umar, senator representing Kwara North introduced glamour in the state's Football Association, FA, Cup competition. The clarification on club support at the national cup by the state government became necessary after observation was made of a previous administration which snubbed the state FA Cup champion simply because its proprietor and the government in power weren't aligned politically. At the end of the recently concluded championship, four teams, women and men soccer teams emerged as representatives of the state at the Federation Cup. The teams are Kwara Ladies Football Club, which w...

  The Emir of Ilorin, Alhaji (Dr) Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari has revealed his demand to have the state’s Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) side renamed Kwara United Football Club, from its former name, when he was installed as the Emir . The Chairman of the Traditional Council in the state stated this today in Ilorin, while receiving the technical crew, players and members of staff of the club at his palace in Ilorin. The club, which started way back in 1974 as Kwara Water Corporation Football Club underwent various metamorphoses, and as at the time the Emir assumed office, it was known as Kwara Bombers Football Club. The Emir, who is the Grand Patron of the club led a powerful delegation to the authorities for the removal of ‘Bomber’ from the State’s team’s name because the word ‘Bomber’ brings to memory the sad event of May 31, 1995, when a bomb went off inside the Main-Bowl of the Kwara State Stadium Complex, during the launching of the Kwara State chapter of the Family Support P...

  The Chairman of the Kwara State Football Association, Mallam Musa Idris Turaya, has disclosed that the allegations of manipulating the forthcoming Local Government football Council election leveled against him by some stakeholders are false, stating that his office only strictly adheres to the directives of the Nigeria Football Federation(NFF).  Mallam Turaya stated this on Wednesday while addressing sports writers at the FA Secretariat, Stadium Complex, Ilorin.  The State Football Supremo explained that the FA strictly followed the directive and guidelines of the Nigeria Football Federation on the conduct of the election, based on the required prerequisite which must be met by the Council's FA before they could be cleared to participate.  According to him, "we received a directive from the NFF to Conduct an election from the Local Government Football Council and the extraordinary Congress meeting of FA swung into action by setting up the Electoral and Appeal Commi...

  Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq has been commended for the installation of a new 500 KVA electrical power supply transformer in Erin-Ile, Oyun Local Government.  The Gesture of providing a new electrical power facility to check black out and threat to businesses in the community has been described as a purposeful step by the administration of Governor Abdulrazaq, whom the  National President of the Erin-Ile Progressive Union (EPU), Chief (Dr.) Usman Maruf Kolapo, said is worthy of emulation  The E.P.U President on behalf of the Elerin of Erin-Ile oba abdulganiyu Ibrahim olusookun II,  MFR, also congratulated the re- elected member of the House Representatives for Ifelodun/Offa/Oyun, Federal Constituency, Hon Ismail Kayode Tijani and him to be a Good ambassador of Erin-ile in the 10th National Assembly.  The Royal Father and entire community also extended their felicitations to the Senator for Kwara  south, Sen Kola Ashiru, on his electoral victory, c...

  Tunde Kazeem, former Director of Sports in Kwara State, has called on the state government to, as matter of priority, build stadia across the three senatorial districts to fast track socioeconomic development anchored on sports across the state. Kazeem made this call while asking sports writers in the state to focus and work assiduously in moving the quality of sports reporting forward. Kazeem is also CEO of Kazolink sports Consult International, made this call on executives of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria, SWAN, Kwara State chapter, who were on a familiarization visit to his home in Ilorin. Mr Tunde described leadership as a call to serve. But he also added that the sports reporters association not rely too heavily on Government alone but to strive in getting support from nongovernmental organizations. He commended the body for planning capacity building workshop for members and advised  SWAN leadership to base their  membership on required prequisite and ...

 Deji Leading football financier and businessman, Architect Olubunmi Komolafe Dickalo, has reiterated the need for more collaborations with sports journalists and brand experts in the promotion of soccer in Kwara State. According to him, this realization forms the basis of his partnership with Sports Writers Association of Nigeria, SWAN, Kwara State chapter. The architect is chairman of the business and sports promotion omnibus, Dickalo Nigeria Limited, DNL. Making this observation while receiving executives of SWAN in Ilorin on Sunday, Dikalo said that sports reporting remains at the very heart sports and soccer development. Architect Dickalo who doubles as the Chairman of the Super Eagles Supporters Club (SESC), Kwara State Chapter, said his doors are open to the association in ensuring that sports grow in the State. The Chairman of Dickalo Football Club commended the leadership of Kwara SWAN for deeming it fit to identify with him as a critical stakeholder. "I am happy with the...

 Deji Former General Manager of Kwara United Football Club and Candidate for the Kwara State House of Assembly, Ilorin East Constituency under the platform of the People's Democratic Party (PDP), Mallam Haruna Ilerika Maigidansama, has promised to meaningfully engage youths in sporting activities if elected at the polls next Saturday. Maigidansama made the promise during a familiarisation tour of the executives of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Kwara State Chapter in Ilorin on Saturday. The former Secretary of the Handball Federation of Nigeria charged the new executives to complement the successes of the past administration. He said, "I want to congratulate the new executives of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Kwara State Chapter on their election. I am not a stranger to SWAN because I have worked with previous administrations and I want to fully identify with the Ayodeji Ismail-led administration. "In the interim, I am pleading for t...

  Deji The President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) Appeal Committee, Barrister Abdulhakeem Mustapha (SAN), said that Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) is a major unit with a huge role in the development of sports in the country. Barrister Mustapha who stated this when he hosted the leadership of the Association in his residence on Friday, said for sports to grow in the country, Nigerian sports journalists must make it a duty to promote local contents. He said that the non-appearance of Nigeria at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar  cost the sports industry a huge loss of billions of naira. Mustapha, who is also the Chairman of Foresight Football Academy, said, "I have respect for sports journalists because they are the image makers of the industry. For sports to grow in Nigeria, SWAN has a pivotal role to play in society because they are the mouthpiece of the producers and consumers of the industry. "If you listen to or watch the Western world, they ...

 Deji ……Charge members to remain disciplined and proactive The Chairman of Super Eagles Supporters Club (SESC) Kwara State chapter,  Architect Komolafe Olubunmi Dickalo has rolled out plans for the association's one year anniversary celebration. The association which was inaugurated on 13th March, 2022 will clock one year on Monday. Architect Dickalo while addressing executive members at Olanze Eatery on Thursday.  In a bid to gear up preparations for the one year anniversary, the Chairman of the association has donated the sum of 150,000 naira for the purchase of drums and trumpets. He also urged members to be disciplined, creative and proactive adding that the association has come to stay. Recall that the  Super Eagles Supporters club (SESC) was inaugurated by the National President of SESC, Prince Vincent Okumagba and were hosted by the Governor of Kwara State, Mallam Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq and his Deputy Kayode Alabi as well as the former SA Sports, Attahiru Ibra...

  Ayodeji Ismail ..... pledges to support SWAN for completion of building and Ramadan  The Chief Executive Officer of Cyteck Engineering Construction and Technology LTD, Engineer Hammed Olaide, has declared his intentions to run for the office of the Chairman of Kwara State Football Association in June 2023 Olaide made this known when the leadership of Kwara State Chapter of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) paid a courtesy visit to his office in Ilorin on Friday. The football enthusiast revealed that there is a lot of untapped potential in the state, calling on relevant stakeholders to key into his dream for a greater and more vibrant Kwara Football Association. He said, "In my quest for football development in the state, I am informing the leadership of Kwara SWAN that I will be contesting for the office of Kwara State Football Association Chairman in the forthcoming election.  "I feel there is still a lot to be done in Kwara State Football, that is why I...

    I wish to felicitate  with His Eminence, Chief Imam of Ilorin, Sheik (Dr.) Imam Muhammad Bashir Soliu, (M.O.N), on the occasion of his 40th Anniversary  ascension to the office of the Chief Imam of Ilorin and environs. I beseech Almighty Allah, to grant him improved sound health and more useful years as our chief Imam of Ilorin with his unique intonation. I equally rejoice with Maimartaba, Sarkin Ilory, and Chairman, Kwara State Council of Emirs and Traditional rulers, Alhaji (Dr.) Ibrahim Sulu Gambari, CFR, on the auspicious occasion of the 40th anniversary of Sheik Muhammad Bashir Soliu as the Chief Imam of Ilorin. May Allah grant our Emir sound health and more fruitful years on the throne of his forefathers.  *Prof. Abdulrazaq Olayinka Oniye*  Dean, School of Education, University of Kigali, Rwanda

  A former President of National Youth Council of Nigeria, Ben Duntoye, has asked the youth in Kwara State to repay Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq's confidence reposed in them by voting massively for him on Saturday.  Duntoye said this in Ilorin on Tuesday while addressing leaders of different youth groups and association who came from across the state ahead of the March 11 gubernatorial election.  The Pan African Youth Leader reminded the youth that no Governor or government has shown them support like Malam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq and emphasised the need for them to repay him by canvassing for votes and voting him massively on Saturday. "The Governor's cabinet is majorly dominated by the youths, we have the youngest Commissioner in the country today in Kwara. "We must not allow this support to the youth stop here, so, the only thing is to ensure we come out emass on Saturday to vote Gov. AbdulRazaq. "We must go back to our respective domains and take the messag...

  Ayodeji Ismail  The Management of the Kwara State College of Arabic and Islamic legal Studies, CAILS, Ilorin has debunked spurious and malicious media propaganda by some opposition politicians under the People's Democratic Party PDP that the present administration of Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq is owing the College some salary arrears, stating that the statement is far from the truth . In a statement issued by the College Provost today in Ilorin, Dr Abdullahi Ayinla Olokooba said the allegation of owing staffers of the College levelled against the present administration by PDP guber candidate is false, malicious and an attempt to score cheap publicity, asking the party not to heat up polity with false allegation. Dr Abdullahi Ayinla Olokooba stressed that Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq in the last four years has changed the face of the College with the payment of eleven months backlog of salary arrears, Prompt payment of monthly salary, release of accreditation fees to en...

  ....To participate in Guber poll on Saturday The Kwara State Chapter of the Zenith Labour Party ZLP has ruled out any chance of merging or forming alliance with any political party in the state, noting that the party will fully participate in the forthcoming Saturday's Gubernatorial election in the state. According to the spokesperson of the party, Comrade Popoola Wasiu said ZLP has made positive impression in the last Presidential election and it was an indication that the party is ever ready to challenge future elections. Comrade Popoola Wasiu reiterated the determination of the Gubernatorial Candidate of the party, Alhaji Usman Danjuma to improve welfare of the civil servants, upgrading of social amenities across the state, youth and women empowerment and effective Health care delivery. " Our Party will focus on Agricultural programme across the three senatorial districts, improve educational  policy, women inclusiveness and youth employment and empowerment will be our ca...

  The Kwara State Chapter of the North Central Agenda for Asiwaju NCAA- SWAGA has called on its members across the state to come out en mass and vote Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq for second term and all the twenty four House Assembly candidates of APC in Saturday's Gubernatorial and State House of Assembly Elections.  The Kwara State Coordinator of Women for SWAGA, Hajia Binta Lamin Idris Stated this on Sunday at a special prayer and thanksgiving service organized for the victory of Asiwaju Tinubu/Shettima at the last Saturday's Presidential polls. Hajia Lamin who reaffirmed the determination of all members of SWAGA in the state to the re-election bid of Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, assured all candidates of APC in Saturday's Guber and House of Assembly elections of their total support, noting, the body will not rest, untill the mission of bring all APC candidates to power is achieved . Earlier, the state Coordinator of SWAGA men's wing , Alhaji Abdulfatai Adeniyi Ga...

  With the essential demand for computer literacy and digital skills in the contemporary world, and in his quest to expose the students in public school to ICT knowledge, the Senator representing Kwara Central, Dr Ibrahim Yahaya Oloriegbe has today, Friday 3rd February 2023 handed over an ICT-equipped room to the management of Ansarul-Islam Secondary School, Ogidi, Ilorin, to enrich the quality of teaching and learning available to the students. The project, facilitated by the lawmaker as part of his year 2022 Capital Project, was executed in fulfilment of the vision to acquaint the students in public schools with life in the technology-driven 21st century and prepare them for the competitiveness surrounding postsecondary education engagements and in the outer world.  In his address at the handing over of the equipped room to the school management, Sen. Oloriegbe ably represented by his aide, Malam Hadi Ashimiyu, underscored the significance of ICT and the necessity for its in...