The Leadership and distinguished members of the Kwara South Development Initiatives ( KDSI) send warmest greetings to the people of Kwara South as we step into 2026! May this year be filled with boundless opportunities, peace, and collective progress. For KSDI, 2025 was a watershed in many ways. The year consummated the vision of KSDI and accelerated the programmes and the agenda of the organisation.
As an organization founded on the strength of promoting unity and socio-economic development of Kwara South Senatorial district, it is heartwarming that KSDI successfully organised sensitization and mobilisation activities on its declared mandate.
The organisation has organized five summits since it’s inception ( two in Oko in 2022 and 2023, one in Abuja in 2024 and two in 2025 in Lagos and Ilorin which were well-attended by Stakeholders from kwara South in business, politics, civil organisations, security outfits and government at local, state and federal levels.
The year 2025 stands out as a year where Kwara south witnessed unprecendented security challenges as lethal criminalities especially banditry and kidnapping escalated in some parts of the district, notably Ifelodun and Ekiti Local Governments and marginally in Irepodun, Oke Ero and Isin Local Governments.
But KSDI rose to the occasion by partnering with the government to tackle the security menaces. KSDI Convener Co-chairs a security committee whose membership is drawn from the traditional rulers council, government and security outfits. The organisation raised and still raises money to prosecute the security mandate of the committe.
We commend the government ( federal, state and local government) for its impactful interventions. We applaud in particular the Kwara State Governor, HE AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, CON, for his unwavering commitment to stemming the tide of insecurity in Kwara State. We appreciate our Royal Majesties for their endorsement of the new initiatives being promoted by KSDI. We shall work with you to put the interest of our people first.
On the more positive side, KSDI elevated the Cooperative Societies it had launched the previous year to an enviable level of expansion across kwara South. There are seven Cooperatives society branches with more to spring up in the new year.
As we step into 2026, let’s come together in unity, harnessing our collective potential to drive progress. Let the new year:
Attract investments that boost our economy. Small scale industries are still viable in Kwara South.
Prioritize our safety and security. The government’s forest guards being deployed to the different local governments should be supported in partnership with our community- based local policing initiatives. We must commit human and financial resources to securing our land.
Unlock opportunities for our youth that go beyond politically- motivated empowernnent handouts.
Promote inclusive political participation, ensuring every voice is heard.
The road map to 2027 lies in nominating and electing people who are qualified, and who will be accountable to the people. We must organize and mobilize for the INEC registration and for the polls. We must also negotiate with other senatorial districts to get what we desire and deserve.
Let us build a brighter, more prosperous Kwara South.
Happy New Year!
Engr. Dr. Johnson Bamidele Adewumi, FNGR,
(Asiwaju of Oko Irese),
Convener, KSDI
