Abdulquawiy Abdulganiyu Olododo is a Nigerian politician, entrepreneur, and engineer[1][2] who had served Kwara State in Nigeria as the State Commissioner for Solid Minerals Development,[3] and the acting Commissioner for Works and Transport since 2023.[4] Olododo is from Ilorin East, Ilorin, and graduated from Kwara State University.[5]
Abdulquawiy Abdulganiyu Olododo | |
|---|---|
 Olododo during a presentation | |
| Kwara State Commissioner for Works and Transport | |
| Assumed office April 2024 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Abdulquawiy Abdulganiyu Olododo |
| Citizenship | Nigerian |
| Nationality | Nigeria |
| Education | Kwara State University |
| Occupation | Politician, Entrepreneur |
Career
editOlododo was the General Manager of the Kwara State Social Investment Programme (KWASSIP) between July 2022 to August 2023.[5] He was the Technical Assistant on Agriculture to the Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq between 2020 to 2022.[6][7][8][9] In 2023, he was the Commissioner for Solid Minerals Development and the Supervising Commissioner for Works and Transport in Kwara State, Nigeria.[10][11][12]
Commissioner for Works and Transport, Kwara State
editEarly 2024, Abdulquawiy Olododo was appointed as the Commissioner for Works and Transport in Kwara State by Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq.[13] This appointment followed a cabinet reshuffle where Olododo, who had been serving as the Commissioner for Solid Minerals, took on the role of Commissioner for Works and Transport.[14] Prior to this, he had held the Works and Transport portfolio in an acting capacity while simultaneously overseeing the Ministry of Solid Minerals.[10][4]
References
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- ^ Adeniran, Adeyinka (2024-04-11). "Kwara Works commissioner Abdulquawiy Olododo, bags COREN certification". corenews.ng. Retrieved 2024-04-13.
- ^ Nigeria, Guardian (2023-09-28). "80 illegal miners arrested in 10 months in Kwara, says EFCC". The Guardian Nigeria. Retrieved 2024-04-05.
- ^ a b Akinola, Ifeoluwa (2024-03-30). "Kwara Commissioner of Works, Transport inspects road, fly-over bridge projects". Tribune Online. Retrieved 2024-04-07.
- ^ a b Ajakaye, Rafiu. "Unveiling Kwara's next cabinet members". kwarastate.gov.ng. Retrieved 2024-04-05.
- ^ Kanu, Peace Piak (2021-07-12). "Kwara State: Stakeholders advocate mentorship for Nigerian Youths". Voice of Nigeria. Retrieved 2024-04-06.
- ^ "Young technocrats seek mentorship for youths for national growth". www.ilorin.info. Retrieved 2024-04-06.
- ^ Nigeria, Guardian (2021-05-03). "Kwara government commends NSPRI for emplacing agric technologies". The Guardian Nigeria. Retrieved 2024-04-06.
- ^ "Only 10% of Kwara farmers have gotten interventions – Kwara govt - Daily Trust". dailytrust.com. 2022-07-31. Retrieved 2024-04-06.
- ^ a b Sulaimon, Adekunle (2024-03-30). "Unity flyover bridge set for unveiling soon - Kwara commissioner". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 2024-04-07.
- ^ "Unity flyover bridge near completion as Kwara officials inspect more road projects". The Nation. 30 March 2024. Retrieved 7 April 2024.
- ^ "Unity fly over bridge near completion as Kwara state government inspects more road projects - Daily Trust". Daily Trust. 2024-03-31. Retrieved 2024-04-07.
- ^ Ukoh, Emmanuel (2024-04-30). "Kwara Gov Swears In New Commissioner For Solid Minerals". Voice of Nigeria. Retrieved 2024-08-24.
- ^ Shehu, Sikirat (2024-05-01). "Abdulrazaq reshuffles cabinet, moves to prioritise solid minerals in Kwara". Businessday NG. Retrieved 2024-08-24.