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PHOTO NEWS:Stakeholders Engagement with the Beneficiaries of Bode-Saadu Livestock Market Solar Powered Borehole Water

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In a strategic move to ensure that the project implementation complies with environmental and social standards and the occupational health and safety requirements. The Kwara State Livestock Productivity and Resilience Support Project (L-PRES) led by the Project Social Safeguard Officer, Mrs. Folake Iseyemi today visited newly constructed Solar Powered Borehole Water site in Bode-Saadu Livestock Market in Moro Local Government Area of Kwara State for an On-the-spot-assessment of the project in the market . The team also held stakeholders meeting with the market executive and Fulani Community with a view to identify any social or environmental issues that may negatively affect the sustainability of the project in the area. Project Social Safeguard Officer, Mrs. Folake Iseyemi (3rd left)- Project GBV Officer Mrs. Omoniyi Kuburat (4th left) with Fulani Elders and Women Market Leader during the visit. L-PRES Team during the Stakeholders meeting in Bode-Saadu Market,
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Kwara L-PRES Project Holds November State Technical Committee Meeting in Ilorin

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In discharging its critical responsibilities by providing technical backstopping to the Livestock Productivity and Resilience Support Project (L-PRES) for the State Coordination Office towards ensuring smooth implementation of its programmes and activities as approved in the Annual Work Plan and Budget. The Kwara State L-PRES Project held its November State Technical Committee Meeting under the Chairmanship of the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, Mrs. Funke Sokoya in Ilorin, Kwara State Capital. The monthly meeting was well attended by the members of the committee which includes; the Director Veterinary Services, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD), Director Agric Services MARD, Director of Animal Husbandry Services MARD, Director of Agricultural Engineering Services MARD, Director of Fisheries Services MARD, others are; Representative of the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Technology, Representative of the Ministry of Wome
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Inputs Distribution, Construction and Rehabilitation of Livestock Facilities Headlines Govt. Interventions in Agric Sector

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The  Kwara State Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development, Mrs. Oloruntoyosi Thomas has highlighted the distribution of assorted farm inputs to crop farmers, construction and rehabilitation of livestock facilities across the State as some of the major breakthroughs in the agricultural sector of the State. Mrs. Thomas gave this hint at the State inter-ministerial press briefing, conducted by the State Ministry of Communications, held at the conference room of the Ministry of Finance headquarters in Ilorin. The Commissioner, while rolling out the present administration's achievements in the sector said most of the interventions were given to the real and verifiable farmers in the state. According to her, 3,400 rice farmers under the umbrella of Rice Farmers Association of Nigeria (RIFAN) Kwara Chapter, were given both N:P: K& Urea fertilizers across the State, adding that another intervention for 10,000 various categories of farmers was carried out, where fa
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Photo News @ The official Flag-off and Distribution of Crop Residues Machine in Kwara State & Opening Ceremony for the 3rd Batch Training of 100 Extension Agents/Farmers on Crop Residues Processing.

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Sitting- (L-R): Head of PFMU Ministry of Finance, Alh. Bolakale Issa; rep. of KW-GIS, Mr. Yusuf Nuhu, Director Livestock Services, Ministry of Agriculture, Mallam Umar Ahmed Mohammed; L-PRES SPC, Mr. Olusoji Oyawoye; Special Adviser on Special Duties, Alhaji AbdulRasaq Jiddah, Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development, Mrs. Oloruntoyosi Thomas; Permanent Secretary Ministry of Agriculture, Mrs. Funke Sokoya; Principal Consultant, Synergy Impact Consultant Limited, Chief David Babalola and Lead facilitator, Dr. Akeem Ajeigbe in a group photograph with the participants at NCAM in Idofian, Kwara State. Representative of the Governor, Mrs. Oloruntoyosi Thomas (2nd left); S A Special Duties, Alhaji AbdulRasaq Jiddah (3rd right); Perm. Sec. Ministry of Agriculture, Mrs. Funke Sokoya (left); Project Coordinator, Mr. Olusoji Oyawoye (right) during the official flag-off ceremony and distribution of crop residue crushers and pelleting machines at National Centre f
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Borno Flood Disaster: L-PRES NCO, Kwara Coordinator Sympathizes With Borno L-PRES Team.

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The National Coordination Office, Livestock Productivity and Resilience Support Project (L-PRES) Abuja has sympathised with the Borno State L-PRES Project team and the entire people of the state over the recent flooding incident that resulted to loss of lives, businesses and properties in the state. The message was contained in press statement from the National Coordination Office (NCO) Abuja. According to the statement, the  L-PRES NCO expressed their sympathies to the people of Borno State.  "We are deeply saddened by the recent flooding that has not only destroyed homes and businesses but has tragically claimed lives as well". "Our thoughts are with the affected families, those who have lost loved ones, and those whose livelihoods have been disrupted by this devastating event. It is a challenging period, and we recognize the profound impact this disaster has had on the entire community". "Please know that the L-PRES National Coordinating Office s
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Expert Highlights Role of Effective Communication, Knowledge-Sharing in Project Success

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At a recent in-house learning clinic for the Kwara State Livestock Productivity and Resilience Support Project (L-PRES), Communication & Knowledge Management Expert, and Consultant to Kwara LPRES Project - Mrs. Aishat A. Onusi emphasized the critical role of effective communication and knowledge-sharing in achieving project goals.  The training, held as part of the consultancy service on communication and knowledge management, focused on enhancing communication and knowledge management culture within the State Project Implementation Unit (SPIU). Mrs. Onusi, who is also the Managing Director of Four Icons Premium, underscored that robust communication and knowledge management are essential for project visibility, smooth operation, and replicability. She highlighted that clear, timely, and transparent communication fosters better understanding and consensus among stakeholders, while an effective knowledge management system helps avoid past mistakes and build o
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Expert Stresses The Significance of Effective Communication in Project Implementation

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Mrs. Aishat Onusi (left), the Commmunication expert with other stakeholders during the clinic workshop at the L-PRES Office in Ilorin. An Abuja based communication and knowledge management expert, Mrs. Aishat Onusi has stressed the significance of effective communication in achieving the organization's project development objective. Mrs. Onusi stated this at a communication and knowledge management clinic workshop, organised for the State Project Implementation Unit (SPIU) of the Kwara State Livestock Productivity and Resilience Support Project (L-PRES) by the State Coordination Office in Ilorin. The Communication expert, who is also the Chief Executive Officer of the Four Icons Premium Limited disclosed that good communication and effective knowledge management structure would improve visibility, sustain smooth delivery and replicability when outcomes, experiences, and lessons from project implementation begin to emerge. She identified effective communicati
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