Kwara Govt Flags Off Quarterly Media Chat, Announces Plans for Monthly Engagement

Ajide Felix January 14, 2025 0 Comments

The Kwara State Government has launched the 4th edition of its Quarterly Inter-Ministerial Media Chat, aimed at fostering transparency, accountability, and engagement with the public on government policies and programs.

The State Commissioner for Communications, Hon. Bolanle Olukoju, inaugurated the two-day event at the Ministry of Finance conference room in Ilorin, the state capital.

In her address, Hon. Olukoju emphasized the significance of the forum as a platform to promote open communication between the government and the people.

She noted that heads of Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) would present updates on their achievements and activities for the last quarter of 2024.

“Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq-led administration remains committed to keeping the public informed about its policies and projects across various sectors in Kwara State,” she said.

The Commissioner also disclosed plans to introduce a Monthly Media Chat to ensure regular interaction with the public. “In our continuous efforts to bridge the information gap and deepen public engagement, the State Ministry of Communications will soon launch a Monthly Media Chat to discuss further and interact with the public on government activities and policies. Further details will be shared with members of the press in no distant future,” Hon. Olukoju explained.

She highlighted the inclusion of presentations from the Special Assistant on Drug Abuse and the Senior Special Assistant on Community Development in this edition, reflecting the government’s focus on social welfare and grassroots engagement.

Hon. Olukoju commended the MDAs for their service and urged them to deliver impactful and concise presentations.

She also acknowledged the critical role of media professionals in disseminating accurate and timely information, appealing to all participants to use the platform to strengthen public trust and reaffirm their commitment to the state’s development.

The media chat is part of the state government’s drive to foster accountability and ensure citizens remain informed on governance and developmental efforts.