Ilorin info news

Here are some recent news and updates about Ilorin, the capital city of Kwara State, Nigeria:

News

  1. Ilorin to host 2023 National Festival of Arts and Culture: The Federal Ministry of Information and Culture has announced that Ilorin will host the 2023 National Festival of Arts and Culture, which is expected to attract artists and performers from across the country. (Source: The Nation)
  2. Kwara State Government approves N1.5 billion for road construction: The Kwara State Government has approved N1.5 billion for the construction of roads in Ilorin and other parts of the state. The project is expected to improve transportation and reduce traffic congestion in the city. (Source: Leadership)
  3. Ilorin Polytechnic gets new Rector: The Kwara State Government has appointed a new Rector for the Kwara State Polytechnic, Ilorin. The new Rector, Dr. Mas'ud Abubakar, is a professor of Electrical Engineering and has promised to improve the institution's infrastructure and academic standards. (Source: The Punch)

Events

  1. Ilorin Carnival: The Ilorin Carnival, a annual cultural festival, is scheduled to take place in December 2022. The festival will feature traditional music, dance, and food, as well as cultural performances and exhibitions. (Source: Ilorin Carnival Facebook page)
  2. Kwara State Sports Festival: The Kwara State Government has announced plans to host the 2022 Kwara State Sports Festival in Ilorin. The festival will feature various sports competitions and is expected to attract athletes from across the state. (Source: The Nation)

Infrastructure Development

  1. Ilorin-Omu-Aran Road: The Kwara State Government has announced plans to rehabilitate the Ilorin-Omu-Aran Road, which is a major highway that connects Ilorin to other parts of the state. The project is expected to improve transportation and reduce traffic congestion in the city. (Source: Leadership)
  2. Ilorin Water Supply Project: The Kwara State Government has launched a water supply project in Ilorin, which is expected to provide clean water to residents of the city. The project is being implemented by the state government in partnership with the Federal Government. (Source: The Punch)

Education

  1. Ilorin Polytechnic gets new Vice-Chancellor: The Kwara State Government has appointed a new Vice-Chancellor for the Kwara State Polytechnic, Ilorin. The new Vice-Chancellor, Professor Abiodun Adesola, is a professor of Computer Science and has promised to improve the institution's academic standards and infrastructure. (Source: The Nation)
  2. Kwara State University gets new Vice-Chancellor: The Kwara State Government has appointed a new Vice-Chancellor for the Kwara State University, Ilorin. The new Vice-Chancellor, Professor Abdulrasheed Na'Allah, is a professor of English Language and has promised to improve the institution's academic standards and infrastructure. (Source: The Punch)

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