The Kwara State governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, officially hoisted the state’s 70-meter Unity Flagpole in Ilorin, the state capital, yesterday.
The governor called the flagpole a towering symbol of “national unity, our collective journey and aspirations as a people”.
He said the state was not just raising a flag, but was unveiling a bold symbol of unity, pride, and national identity.
AbdulRazaq was represented by the commissioner for communication, Mrs Bola Olukoju, who was assisted by three other commissioners: Aliyu Kora Sabi (Transport), Nafisat Buge (Environment), and Nnafatima Imam (Social Development).
Hundreds of citizens from different axes of the metropolis watched the flag hoisting, which was also witnessed by Deputy Police Commissioner Nurudeen Abdulraheem, other top officials, bureaucrats, and many others.
AbdulRazaq added: “Just like the Innovation Hub, Visual Arts Centre, and Garment Factory, this flagpole stands as a regional marvel—another testament to the transformation taking place across Kwara,” the governor said, referring to its status as the tallest in British West Africa.
“It asserts our place on the global stage and reinforces the growing reputation of our state as a centre of innovation, culture, and purposeful leadership.
“We envision this landmark becoming a major attraction—drawing visitors, creating more opportunities, and showcasing Kwara’s strategic investment in infrastructure that not only serves but also inspires.
“We have built roads. We have modernised hospitals. We have strengthened water access and extended support to farmers, traders, and various segments of our community. We have also introduced targeted social protection programmes for the most vulnerable among us.
“But development is not only about the tangible. It is also about the spirit—about building monuments and spaces that lift our hearts, celebrate our heritage, and remind us of who we are and where we are headed. This flagpole belongs in that special category. It aligns with our broader vision of a functional, beautiful, inspiring, and globally visible Kwara.”
