Kwara Govt Commences Construction of Convention Centre, Hands Over Site to Contractor

Date: 2026-02-21

The Kwara State Government has officially handed over the construction site for the proposed State Convention Centre to the contractor, Vita Construction Company Limited, marking the formal commencement of work on the landmark project.

Performing the handover, the Commissioner for Business, Innovation and Technology, Hon. Damilola Yusuf Adelodun described the project as another giant stride of the present administration led by Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRasaq towards infrastructural and economic development in the State.

Represented on the occasion by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Mrs. Mary Kemi Adeoshun, the Commissioner noted that the Convention Centre reflects government's commitment to creating world-class facilities that will position Kwara as a hub for conferences, tourism, and investment and stressed that the project represents a significant responsibility entrusted to all stakeholders.

The Commissioner urged the contractor to justify the confidence reposed on the company by ensuring quality delivery, timely completion, and strict adherence to project specifications.

She also called on all stakeholders involved to uphold professionalism and protect the integrity of both the company and the Kwara State Government throughout the project lifecycle.

In his remarks, the General Manager of the Kwara State Public Procurement Agency (KWPPA), QS Raheem Baki, expressed delight that such a landmark project was being executed during his tenure as the State's number one procurement officer.

He commended the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Technology for successfully handling several major projects, including the Ilorin International Conference Centre, rehabilitation of Kwara Hotel, and construction of garment factory.

Baki also charged the consultant and contractor to see themselves as one family working towards a common goal to ensure the successful delivery of the Convention Centre.

Also speaking on behalf of the contractor, the representative of Baron Consultants, Arc. Mubarak Gidado, appreciated the Kwara State Government for initiating what he described as a massive and impactful project.

He assured the government of effective supervision and professional guidance throughout the project and pledged that the contractor would execute the Convention Centre in strict compliance with specifications.

 

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