All Questions & Answers
Who is the current Governor of Kwara State?
AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq
Who is the current Deputy Governor of Kwara State?
Kayode Alabi
What is the capital of Kwara State?
Ilorin
When did Governor AbdulRazaq first assume office?
May 29, 2019
Who represents Kwara Central Senatorial District?
Senator Saliu Mustapha
Who is the current Speaker of Kwara State House of Assembly?
Rt. Hon. Engr. Yakubu Danladi-Salihu
Who is the current Chief Judge of Kwara State?
Justice Ayodele Adebara
When was Kwara State created?
May 27, 1967
How many Local Government Areas (LGAs) are in Kwara State?
16
Who represents Kwara South Senatorial District?
Senator Oyelola Yisa Ashiru (Lola Ashiru)
Who is the current Commissioner for Finance?
Hauwa Nuru
Which military leader created Kwara State?
General Yakubu Gowon
What was Kwara State initially called?
West Central State
What does 'Kwara' mean?
Local name for River Niger in the Hausa language
Who is the current Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development?
Oloruntoyosi Adebayo Thomas
Which geopolitical zone is Kwara State located?
North-Central geopolitical zone
What is the slogan of Kwara State?
State of Harmony
Who represents Kwara North Senatorial District?
Senator Sadiq Suleiman Umar
Who was the first military governor of Kwara State?
Brigadier David Bamigboye (May 1967 - July 1975)
What major educational institution did the first governor establish?
Kwara State Polytechnic in 1972
What is the estimated population of Kwara State?
Over 3 million people
Name three major towns in Kwara State
Ilorin, Offa, Jebba, Lafiagi, and Share
What are the four principal ethnic groups in Kwara State?
Yoruba, Nupe, Fulani, and Baruba
Which emirate is central to Kwara State's history?
Ilorin Emirate
Who is the current Commissioner for Information and Communications?
Bola Olukoju
Who founded Ilorin as a military outpost?
The Alaafin of Oyo Empire
Who was the Kakanfo that rebelled against Oyo Empire in Ilorin?
Afonja
Which Islamic preacher supported Afonja's rebellion?
Shehu Alimi
When did Ilorin become independent from Oyo Empire?
1817
What is the main economic activity in Kwara State?
Agriculture, including farming, fishing, and cattle rearing
Which states border Kwara State?
Niger, Kogi, Ekiti, Osun, Oyo states, and Republic of Benin
What major river flows through Kwara State?
River Niger
What major dam is located in Kwara State?
Jebba Dam
What does Jebba Dam provide for Nigeria?
Hydroelectric power generation
When did Governor AbdulRazaq become Chairman of Nigeria Governors' Forum?
May 24, 2023
What education program did Governor AbdulRazaq introduce?
KwaraLEARN education program
How many senators represent Kwara State?
Three (3)
What is the political party of Governor AbdulRazaq?
All Progressives Congress (APC)
What achievement did the first governor record in healthcare?
He commissioned the state's first hospital with 35 beds
When was the Ministry of Education organized in Kwara State?
1968, under the first military governor
What agricultural products is Kwara known for?
Sugarcane, cocoa, coffee, kolanut, tobacco, and cotton
Which Local Government Areas are in Kwara Central?
Asa, Ilorin East, Ilorin South, and Ilorin West
Which Local Government Areas are in Kwara South?
Ekiti, Oke-Ero, Offa, Ifelodun, Irepodun, Isin, and Oyun
Which Local Government Areas are in Kwara North?
Baruten, Edu, Pategi, Kaiama, and Moro
When did Governor AbdulRazaq win re-election?
March 19, 2023
Until what year will Governor AbdulRazaq serve?
2027
What is unique about Governor AbdulRazaq's political achievement?
He became Chairman of Nigeria Governors' Forum, demonstrating prominence among Nigerian leaders
What year did the first governor serve until?
July 1975
Who is the Deputy Speaker of Kwara State House of Assembly?
Hon. Ojo Olayiwola Oyebode
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