Author: Herald Newspaper

By Haliru Idris and Lawrence Okedare The Kwara State Government has conducted a three-day capacity-building workshop for planning officers in the state civil service, with a charge to participants to strengthen their professional competence and improve the quality of planning, budgeting and policy implementation across Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs). The workshop, organised by the Office of the Head of Service in conjunction with the Ministry of Planning and Economic Development, was aimed at equipping planning officers with contemporary knowledge and practical skills in strategic development planning, budgeting, public debt management, results-based management, project appraisal and public investment management. Declaring…

By: Oluwatobi Aroyehun The Kwara State Government has organised a capacity-building training programme for auditors as part of efforts to strengthen professional competence, improve audit processes and enhance accountability in the management of public resources. The training, organised by the Office of the Auditor-General for Kwara State, is designed to equip participants with contemporary knowledge and techniques in audit planning, fieldwork, documentation, evidence gathering and impactful reporting. Speaking on the significance of the programme, the Auditor-General for Kwara State, Alhaji Alayande Fatai-Olajide, said the workshop was carefully designed to keep auditors in tandem with the expectations and requirements of the…

By: Oluwatobi Aroyehun The Kwara State Government is set to institutionalise regular training and professional development programmes for auditors and other public servants to keep them abreast of emerging knowledge and strengthen their capacity to deliver effectively on their responsibilities. The Head of Service, Dr (Mrs) Olufunke Mercy Shittu, disclosed this while speaking on the significance of a training programme organised for auditors in the state. Dr Shittu described the initiative as timely, stressing that the rapid evolution of knowledge and professional practices made continuous training necessary for public servants. “For me, this is a very timely and important initiative…

By: Oluwatobi Aroyehun The Auditor-General for Kwara State, Alhaji Alayande Fatai-Olajide, has stressed the importance of producing impactful audit reports capable of improving public service delivery, strengthening internal controls and preventing waste and revenue leakages in the management of public resources. Alhaji Olajide made the submission during a capacity-building workshop for auditors in the state, noting that the essence of auditing had moved beyond merely producing reports to ensuring that audit findings translate into tangible improvements in governance and service delivery. He said the workshop was deliberately designed to keep auditors abreast of the expectations and requirements of the International…

By Haliru Idris A former Chairman of the Board of Directors of The Herald Newspapers, on Monday paid a courtesy visit to the corporation’s headquarters in Ilorin, where he applauded the newspaper’s professionalism and urged the sustenance of its editorial standards. The traditional titleholder, who was received by the General Manager of Herald Newspapers, Mr Yomi Adeboye, alongside some members of the management team, said the newspaper had continued to distinguish itself through credible reporting, ethical journalism and sound editorial judgment under the present leadership. Alhaji Woru-Muhammed, who is also the Magaji Nda of Ilorin, said he could not afford…

By Haliru Idris Alhaji Salihu Woru-Muhammed, the Magaji Nda of Ilorin and former Chairman of the Board of Directors of Herald Newspapers, has identified patriotism, justice and loyalty as indispensable to lasting peace and security, urging Nigerians to uphold the values in the interest of national development. Alhaji Woru-Muhammed stated this during a courtesy visit to The Herald Newspapers in Ilorin. He said building a peaceful and secure nation requires a collective commitment from both government and citizens, stressing that every Nigerian has a role to play in promoting national unity and safeguarding the country. According to him, patriotism goes…

By Haliru Idris Alhaji Salihu Woru-Muhammed, the Magaji Nda of Ilorin and former Chairman of the Board of Directors of Herald Newspapers, has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and security agencies for the successful rescue of kidnapped victims in Oyo State. He described the recent operation as a further demonstration of effective collaboration among the nation’s security institutions. Alhaji Woru-Muhammed gave the commendation on Monday during a courtesy visit to the corporate headquarters of The Herald Newspapers in Ilorin. The former police officer said the successful operation reflected the commitment of the Federal Government to tackling insecurity, noting that such…

By Haliru Idris Alhaji Salihu Woru-Muhammed, the Magaji Nda of Ilorin and former Chairman of the Board of Directors of Herald Newspapers, has commended President Bola Tinubu and security agencies for the successful rescue of kidnapped persons in Oyo State, describing the operation as a demonstration of effective collaboration among the nation’s security institutions. Alhaji Woru-Muhammed gave the commendation on Monday during a courtesy visit to Herald Newspapers in Ilorin, where he was received by the General Manager, Mr. Yomi Adeboye, alongside other management staff of the corporation. The former police officer said the successful operation reflected the commitment of…

By Haliru Idris Alhaji Salihu Woru-Muhammed, the Magaji Nda of Ilorin and former Chairman of the Board of Directors of Herald Newspapers, has commended the Emir of Ilorin, His Royal Highness, Alh (Dr.) Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, for the appointment of the new Chief Imam of Ilorin, describing the decision as a product of wisdom, patience and sound judgment. The Magaji Nda of Ilorin made the commendation on Monday during a courtesy visit to Herald Newspapers in Ilorin, where he was received by the General Manager, Mr. Yomi Adeboye, alongside other management staff of the corporation. He said the Emir demonstrated uncommon…

By Haliru Idris The General Manager of The Herald Newspapers, Mr Yomi Adeboye has called on students in tertiary institutions across Kwara State to embrace skills acquisition, discipline and character development alongside academic qualifications, saying certificates without practical competencies have become a major challenge in Nigeria’s labour market. Adeboye made the call while receiving the newly elected leadership of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) and the Joint Campus Council (JCC) from Kwara State during a courtesy visit to the corporation’s headquarters in Ilorin. The NANS delegation was led by the Executive Chairman, Kwara State Axis, Comrade Yusuf Abdulquadir…