Kwara Tops National Ranking in L-PRES Performance Assessment
Kwara State has emerged as the top-performing state in the final performance assessment of the Livestock Productivity and Resilience Support Project (L-PRES), beating 19 other participating states across the country.
The ranking followed an independent assessment conducted by the National Coordination Office (NCO) in collaboration with the World Bank, as captured in the L-PRES Project States Performance Assessment and Ranking Report.
According to the report, states were evaluated using clearly defined performance indicators in line with World Bank standards.
These indicators covered areas such as institutional coordination, financial management, safeguards compliance, security management, reporting efficiency and overall delivery of project results.
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Kwara’s outstanding performance has been attributed to the development-focused leadership of Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, whose administration has prioritised agricultural transformation through policy consistency, strong political will and timely provision of counterpart funding, thereby creating an enabling environment for effective project implementation.
The state’s first-place ranking also reflects the institutional backing of the Kwara State Government and the effective supervision and policy direction provided by the Ministry of Livestock Development, which oversees the implementation of the project.
Commenting on the achievement, the Commissioner for Livestock Development, Hon. Oloruntoyosi Adebayo Thomas, said the recognition reaffirms the state’s commitment to accountability, efficiency and results-driven governance.
“This recognition validates Kwara State’s commitment to transparency, prudent resource management and impactful livestock sector reforms. It affirms the systems we have put in place to ensure timely delivery and measurable impact for beneficiaries, particularly across the livestock value chain,” she said.
Also speaking, the State Project Coordinator, Olusoji Oyawoye, attributed the success to teamwork and strict adherence to project standards, noting that the ranking positions Kwara as a model for effective implementation of World Bank-supported projects nationwide.
“Kwara State has been nationally recognised for outstanding performance in the implementation of the L-PRES Project, reflecting strong government commitment to livestock sector transformation. Our focus remains on sustaining high standards and delivering tangible benefits to livestock producers across the state,” he said.
INCNews247 reports that L-PRES is a World Bank-supported initiative aimed at improving livestock productivity, strengthening resilience and enhancing value chain performance.
In Kwara State, the project has delivered tangible benefits, including improved pasture development, enhanced animal health services, strengthened livestock value chains, and increased opportunities for farmers, processors, women and youth entrepreneurs.
The Kwara State Government expressed appreciation to the Federal Government, the World Bank, development partners, community stakeholders and implementation teams for their collective contributions to the state’s successful performance.
The government reaffirmed its commitment to sustaining high implementation standards, deepening impact and consolidating gains under the L-PRES Project in line with national development priorities and international best practices.
