Kwara State has officially raised its impressive 70-meter Unity Flagpole, a structure that Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq hailed as a towering symbol of “national unity, our collective journey and aspirations as a people.”
At a brief ceremony held in Ilorin on Monday, the Governor, represented by Commissioner for Communication Bola Olukoju alongside other Commissioners, stated that the state was doing more than just raising a flag; it was unveiling a powerful emblem of unity, pride, and national identity.
The flag hoisting, witnessed by hundreds of residents and top officials, including Deputy Police Commissioner DCP Nurudeen Abdulraheem, marked a significant moment for the state.
Governor AbdulRazaq emphasized the flagpole’s significance alongside other recent developments in Kwara, such as the Innovation Hub, Visual Arts Centre, and Garment Factory. He noted its status as the tallest in British West Africa, calling it “another testament to the transformation taking place across Kwara.”
“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,” the Governor said.
He expressed the vision for the flagpole to become a major attraction, drawing visitors, creating opportunities, and showcasing Kwara’s strategic investment in inspiring infrastructure.
The Governor also highlighted the administration’s broader development efforts, including road construction, hospital modernization, improved water access, support for farmers and traders, and social protection programs. He emphasized that development includes both tangible progress and “building monuments and spaces that lift our hearts, celebrate our heritage, and remind us of who we are and where we are headed,” placing the flagpole in this special category.
