Empowering Women,
Securing Childhoods
A radical blueprint for gender parity, economic dignity, and child protection — driven by policy, action, and inclusion.
Leadership driving change
Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq
Executive Governor
Mr. Kayode Alabi
Deputy Governor
AMB. PROF. Olufolake AbdulRazaq
First Lady of Kwara State
Chief (Mrs.) Opeyemi Oluwakemi Afolashade
Commissioner, Women Affairs
Major achievements
From groundbreaking legislation to grassroots empowerment
Parity & Inclusion
35% Affirmation Bill – first in Nigeria. 5 female legislators (0% → 15.6%). 52.6% women in cabinet first tenure.
Women Empowerment
Launch of WEE Policy · Nigeria For Women Program Scale-Up (Ilorin West, Ifelodun, Edu) · Yearly Widows support · OVC needs assessment & nutritional aid.
Protection Policies
Child Rights Law & VAPP Act domesticated. Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC) at KWASUTH & Sobi Hospital. GBV task force, FGM champions.
Parity & Inclusion
35% Affirmation Bill – first in Nigeria. 5 female legislators (0% → 15.6%). 52.6% women in cabinet first tenure.
Women Empowerment
Launch of WEE Policy · Nigeria For Women Program Scale-Up (Ilorin West, Ifelodun, Edu) · Yearly Widows support · OVC needs assessment & nutritional aid.
Protection Policies
Child Rights Law & VAPP Act domesticated. Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC) at KWASUTH & Sobi Hospital. GBV task force, FGM champions.
News & Updates
Latest happenings from the Ministry
Commemorative calendar
Widows Empowerment & Relief
Annual grants, relief materials, and psychosocial support for widows across Kwara's three senatorial districts.