“For years now I have heard the word ‘Wait!’ It rings in the ear … with a piercing familiarity. This ‘wait’ has almost always meant ‘never.’ We must come to see with the distinguished jurist of yesterday that ‘justice too long delayed is justice denied.’” – Martin Luther King Jnr. In line with the doctrine of separation …
Without Prejudice – At the Kwara High Court Of Justice Read More »
This World Interfaith Harmony Week, I specially appreciate the goodpeople and faith leaders of our very dear Kwara State of Harmony! At its creation on 27th May 1967, the state was made up of the formerIlorin and Kabba provinces of the then Northern Region and was initiallynamed the West Central State but later changed to …
Just before the annual World Cancer Day on February 4, 2009, Alaafia Kwara, a non governmental organisation run by the First Lady of Kwara State signified its interest in giving opportunities to women from the state to increase their knowledge about cancer as well as receive free screening on the bill of the organisation. Immediately, …
Former Kwara State First Lady Calls Upon Kwara Governor, Police Commissioner, Authorities To Flush Out Alleged Land Encroachers, Restore Safety Security And Peace – Says Kwarans Should Be Good Neighbours In Erstwhile State Of Harmony A Spokesman for Her Excellency Toyin Saraki, acclaimed and highly respected Global Health Philanthropist, and Former First Lady Of Kwara …
Former Kwara State First Lady Calls Upon Kwara Governor… Read More »
A Mother is an icon of strength and courage, tempered with compassion, kindness and love. She opens her arms to the poor and extends her hands to the needy. Happy Mothers Day, Stay Safe in Good Health, Hygiene and Wellbeing! Alaafia Kwara.
The Wellbeing Foundation Africa (WBFA) and I have long known the invaluable role that midwives play in changing health outcomes for women and children. When we began our journey to improve maternal, newborn, and child health (MNCH) in 2004, we placed midwives at the centre of WBFA programs and policies. From our early intervention, the …
It is an honour and a privilege to wish His Royal Highness The Emir of Ilorin and Chairman, Kwara State Council of Chiefs, Mai-Martaba Alhaji (Dr) Ibrahim Kolapo Zulqarnain Gambari CFR a very happy birthday today. As our preeminent Royal Father in Kwara State, I deeply appreciate the fatherly kindness and encouragement which his Royal …
A children’s playroom at the Children’s Specialist Hospital in Ilorin, Nigeria, is having tremendous success at attracting HIV+ mothers and children, increasing the numbers of adult and pediatric patients enrolled into care and treatment. The playroom is the result of a collaborative partnership between the USAID-funded Prevention Organizational Systems AIDS Care and Treatment project (ProACT), …
Children’s Play Room Enhances Family-centered Care in Nigerian Hospital Read More »
Amidst songs of praises, accolades, drums, and heart to heart prayers, for Dr. Bukola Saraki, the Executive Governor, Kwara State, his wife Mrs. Toyin Saraki, welcomed the American Medical Team to Kwara State for week-long free medical services. She made some passionate plea to the American Team and other Non-Profit Organizations to partnership with Kwara …
Recently at the Kwara Hotel in the ancient city of Ilorin, history was made when three non-governmental organisations signed a memorandum of understanding to bring sustainable development to and reduce poverty in Nigeria. Although Kwara State is to be the pivot of the scheme, the MoU between these three organisations is aimed at extending the …
From America to Kwara: Partnership Across Frontiers Read More »