By JOHN ONAH, Abuja– The Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo has urged the people of the state to embrace peaceful coexistence, unity and tolerance as they celebrate Eid el-Fitr. Governor Ododo made this call after observing the Eid prayer held at the Muhammadu Buhari Civic Center in Lokoja,...
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By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo, has extended his heartfelt felicitation to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, on the occasion of his 73rd birthday. Governor Ododo in statement signed by his special adviser on media, Ismaila Isah described President Tinubu as a statesman whose...
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja- The Kogi State Government has assured retirees that pension and gratuity payments are now processed transparently, eliminating the need for personal connections or lobbying before benefits are paid to retirees. Director-General of the Kogi State Pension Commission, Mariam Abedo, disclosed this in an Exclusive Chat...
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo, congratulates the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) on its 70th anniversary, reaffirming his administration’s unwavering commitment to press freedom and media independence. Governor Ododo commended the NUJ for its remarkable contributions to democracy, good governance, and national development...
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo, has paid glowing tribute to Chief Patrick Adaba, the former Deputy Governor of Kogi State, and Dr Tom Adaba the pioneer Director-General of the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC), who both passed on few weeks ago. During separate condolence...
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo has declared that no citizen of Kogi State should go to bed hungry under his watch as the Governor of the state. Ododo made the declaration at the official flag off of the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI) Food...
Kogi State Government has increased daily water supply from one million litres to two million litres as part of its efforts to improve potable water supply in the state. The Commissioner for Water Resources, Mr Farouk Yahaya, said this on Monday, while monitoring the distribution and efficiency of the...
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo has mourned the passing of the first Director General of the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC), Professor Tom Adaba, who died in the early hours of Saturday at the age of 84. Governor Ododo expressed grief over the demise...
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – The Wife of Kogi State Governor, Hajia Sefinat Usman Ododo, has emphasized the need for society to support widows and the elderly, stressing that they must not be abandoned. Speaking at the Government House in Lokoja during an empowerment programme for widows in the...
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo has expressed sadness over the death of the District Head of Adavi local government area, Alhaji Salihu Ozi-Salami who died on Wednesday at his home town in Ogaminana, Adavi local government area of the state. Governor Ododo described...
The High Court in Lokoja on Thursday ordered a stay of execution of the judgment sacking the Ohinoyi of Ebiraland , Ahmed-Anaje. Justice Umar Salisu gave the order following an application for stay of execution on his earlier judgment that removed Anaje as Ohinoyi of Ebiraland. The News Agency...
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo has praised the contribution of radio to the deepening of democratic culture in Nigeria as the world celebrates this year’s World Radio Day. Governor Ododo used the occasion to restate his administration’s commitment to promoting inclusion and cohesion of...
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – The Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo has called for deeper collaboration among security agencies operating in the state to advance the administration’s zero tolerance for crime in all parts of the state. Governor Ododo disclosed this during a meeting with Local Government Chairmen,...
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo, has called on the people of the state to unite for the progress and development of Kogi State. Governor Ododo made the call in Ajiolo, Dekina Local Government Area, during a condolence visit to the family of the...
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo has been making efforts to woo investors to develop the solid mineral resources in the State. Special Adviser on Media to the Governor, Hon. Ismaila Isah made this known on Monday while speaking on a Radio Interview...
Kogi State Government has awarded contracts worth N6.4 billion for the construction of 106.5Km rural roads, under the Rural Access and Agricultural Marketing Project (RAAMP). The state government also awarded contracts worth N713.5 million for cross drainage structures along the roads as intervention to G Artist Engineering Ltd, Salisbury...
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – Kogi State Government would no longer sit back and wait for criminals to attack its citizens before reacting. Special Adviser to Kogi State Governor on Media, Ismaila Isah, made this known while featuring on a TrustTV News programme, “Daily Politics“, on Tuesday. He said...
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Ododo has been described as a proactive leader who has learnt well about governance and administration. Special Adviser to Governor Ododo on Media, Ismaila Isah, made this known while featuring on KAFTAN TV’s live programme, “The Polity“, on Tuesday. Isah...
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – The immediate past Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Yahaya Bello has assured of his continuous support for the Government House media team to enable them succeed in promoting the policies and programmes of the administration of Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo. Former Governor stated this...
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo has presented the sum of three billion Naira (3,000,000,000) to over 2,381 direct beneficiaries in over 170 groups from 80 communities impacted by climate change under the Community Revolving Fund of the Agro-climate Resilience in Semi-arid Landscapes (ACReSAL)...