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Nigeria: Kwara Installs West Africa’s Highest Flagpole

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Kwara State has officially commissioned a towering 70-meter flagpole, now standing as the tallest in West Africa, in what government officials describe as both a cultural landmark and a statement of economic transformation.

The monumental structure, unveiled Friday in the state capital Ilorin, bears the Nigerian flag as a centerpiece of what State Commissioner for Works Abdulquawiy Olododo called “a new era for Kwara’s identity and prosperity.”

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In an elaborate ceremony, Commissioner Olododo framed the engineering feat as a multidimensional symbol for the north-central state. “This flagpole transcends steel and concrete, it’s a cultural yardstick reflecting Kwara’s rich heritage and our people’s harmonious diversity,” he told assembled dignitaries and residents.

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The commissioner emphasized that the structure deliberately coincides with Kwara’s strategic pivot from being known primarily as a civil service hub to an emerging destination for technology, agribusiness, and tourism investment.

The project forms part of Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq’s broader agenda to rebrand Kwara’s economy. Olododo noted that the landmark would serve as both tourist attraction and psychological catalyst, “shedding our old reputation as a bureaucracy-centered state” while stimulating local businesses through increased visitor traffic.

Early projections suggest the site could become a focal point for national celebrations and cultural festivals, with ancillary commercial development already planned for the surrounding area.

Beyond its symbolic value, officials positioned the flagpole as a call for civic participation. “As this flag flies high, so too must our collective commitment to sustainable development that honors tradition while embracing innovation,” Olododo urged residents.

The commissioner specifically highlighted youth engagement in creative industries and agriculture as key to realizing Kwara’s economic transition.

The project has drawn mixed reactions locally, with some citizens applauding its aspirational value while others question the allocation of resources in a state still facing infrastructure gaps.

Regardless, the towering structure now physically dominates Ilorin’s skyline, a daily visual reminder of Kwara’s ambitious repositioning on the regional stage.

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