KWARA STATE COMMISSIONS WEST AFRICA’S TALLEST FLAGPOLE
The Kwara State Government has unveiled what it claims is the tallest flagpole in West Africa—a towering 70-meter monument in Ilorin—as a beacon of pride, unity, and economic transformation. In a statement issued by the Commissioner for Works, Abdulquawiy Olododo, the government said the flagpole is more than a landmark: it is a cultural and economic statement that positions Kwara as a hub of innovation, tourism, and heritage.
According to Olododo, the flagpole symbolizes a departure from Kwara’s old identity as a “civil service state” to one aspiring to be a center for technology, hospitality, trade, and agribusiness. The flagpole, bearing the Nigerian flag, serves not only as a visual emblem of national unity but also as a metaphor for Kwara’s ambitions in the modern Nigerian federation.
He urged residents to reflect on their shared identity and commit to sustainable development that balances heritage with progress. The state hopes the structure will attract both tourists and investors while promoting a renewed sense of cultural cohesion across Kwara’s diverse ethnic
