The Kwara State Ministry of Social Development has declared its readiness to deepen collaboration with the Ministry of Communications, through its Directorate of Public Orientation, to enhance public awareness, civic education, and effective communication of state interventions.

The Commissioner for Social Development, Hajia Mariam Nnafatima Imam, PhD, made this known in Ilorin while receiving a delegation from the Directorate of Public Orientation during a courtesy visit to her office.

Hajia Imam appreciated the visit, describing the proposed partnership as timely for improving public understanding of government policies, particularly those targeted at vulnerable members of society.

She highlighted the Ministry's mandate, which encompasses the welfare and protection of children, women, persons with disabilities, senior citizens, individuals facing mental health challenges, young offenders, and residents of orphanage homes.

The Commissioner called for innovative communication strategies, reaffirming the Ministry's commitment to collaborative public enlightenment activities, including campaigns for the forthcoming Armed Forces Remembrance Day.

Earlier in his remarks, the Director of Public Orientation, Mallam Muhammed Issah, stated that the visit aimed to identify strategic areas of partnership to ensure wider publicity for the Ministry's achievements.

He identified radio jingles, roadshows, town hall meetings, and targeted information campaigns as key channels for bridging the information gap between government programs and beneficiaries.

Also contributing, the Deputy Director of Information Services, Hajia Taibat Baba-Adams, and the Deputy Director of Public Orientation, Dr. Fatima Amuda, emphasized the role of sustained advocacy in promoting social change and protecting vulnerable groups.

In his closing remarks, the Chief Information Officer, Mr. Abdulrazaq Yusuf, called for continued teamwork between both ministries to advance state development objectives.