Kwara Council Ridiculed as Oke-Ero LG’s Error-Filled Query Letter Trends Online
A poorly written query letter from the Oke-Ero Local Government Area of Kwara State has thrown the council into the court of public opinion, as Nigerians slam the shocking decline in literacy and professionalism among government officials.
The letter, which is riddled with embarrassing grammatical blunders, has since gone viral online, with many Nigerians questioning how such a document could have originated from a government office in the 21st century.
The query, addressed to one Rufus Moji of the Health Department, was authored by Mr. Abiye Sunday on behalf of the Local Government Chairman, Mr. James Fadipe, and dated 10th September, 2025.
Outraged citizens took to social media, calling the letter a “disgrace” and an indictment on the state of education in the area. Some accused the local government of failing in its basic duty to train its staff, while others warned that the embarrassing letter paints a grim picture of the capacity of those entrusted with public service.
Critics argue that if officials at the grassroots level cannot communicate properly in writing, it raises doubts about the credibility of government operations and record-keeping.
“The letter is not just a mistake it is a national embarrassment,” one user wrote. Another added, “If this is the level of education in our local councils, then Kwara State has a ticking time bomb on its hands.”
Analysts have since called for an urgent overhaul of the educational system and capacity training for public officials, warning that Oke-Ero’s blunder should serve as a wake-up call for other local governments across Nigeria.
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