Kogi State Government has started building a toll gate on Crusher Road to support its upkeep, a key route connecting various state establishments. Commissioner for Works, Mr. Mohammed Yusuf, shared this development during a media interaction in his Lokoja office on Friday. He noted that Crusher Road, also referred...
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By JANET OVAYOZA SAMUEL Since assuming office as the First Lady of Kogi State, Hajiya Sefinat Usman Ododo, has emerged as a symbol of compassion, inclusion, and empowerment for all, especially women, girls, widows, youth, and the less privileged. Her passion for service has reverberated across communities, bringing hope...
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – Special Adviser on Media to the Kogi State Governor, Hon. Ismaila Isah, has announced a month-long programme of events to commemorate the first anniversary of LugardTV, the state’s official online public service broadcaster. Hon. Isah disclosed this in a statement issued in Lokoja, where...
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – Kogi State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) has said it will establish an Emergency Operations Centre to enhance its ability to coordinate emergency response operations in the state. Executive Secretary of the agency, Muktar Atima disclosed this while speaking on TalkTime, a current affairs programme...
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – Kogi State Government has commenced the distribution of fertilizer to support over 30,000 farmers across the 21 Local Government Areas of the state. This was disclosed by the Commissioner for Agriculture, Hon. Timothy Ojomah, in an interaction with the Special Adviser on Media to...
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – Kogi State Government has said it will partner with the Energy Commission of Nigeria (ECN) to improve energy access through clean and renewable sources, in line with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. This was reaffirmed during a working visit by the Kogi...
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – Kogi State Government has said it is accelerating reforms under the $750 million World Bank-supported SABER programme aimed at improving ease of doing business across the 36 states of the federation. Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo stated this while playing host to a one-day strategic...
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – Kogi State Government has begun discussions with the Nigerian Incentive-Based Risk Sharing System for Agricultural Lending (NIRSAL) to foster a strategic partnership aimed at enhancing agribusiness and attracting global investment in agriculture and food security sector in the state. This was disclosed by the...
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, has declared a total clampdown on criminal elements operating in Kabba-Bunu Local Government Area and other parts of Kogi West Senatorial District, following the killing of retired military officer, Major Joe Ajayi. Governor Ododo made this known...
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo, has extended heartfelt felicitations to his predecessor, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, on the occasion of his 50th birthday. Governor Ododo, in his tribute to the former Governor, described his 50th birthday anniversary as a milestone worthy of honour and...
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Ododo, extends a heartfelt congratulations to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on the occasion of his second year in office. In a congratulatory message, Governor Ododo lauded the President for demonstrating visionary leadership and for inspiring resilience among Nigerians through bold...
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – As children across Nigeria celebrated children’s day, the Wife of the Kogi State Governor, Hajia Sefinat Usman Ododo, has urged the children in the state to dream big and believe in their potential for greatness. Speaking at a fun-filled event held at the Government...
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – Kogi State Security Trust Fund has presented 16 Refurbished operational vehicles to security agencies as part of efforts to fight crime and protect lives and property in the state. The presentation held on Thursday in Lokoja, underscores Governor Ahmed Ododo’s commitment to prevent crime...
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo, has distributed palliatives to 1,500 widows across the 21 local government areas in the state as part of a broad initiative aimed at alleviating economic hardship faced by vulnerable groups. The ceremony, held at the Muhammadu Buhari Civic...
By ISMAILA ISAH In a bold move to bridge gaps in Kogi State’s road infrastructure and position it as a model of sustainable development, Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo has embarked on an ambitious strategy of leveraging multilateral partnerships to revitalize rural access, enhance connectivity, reverse environmental degradation and boost...
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – The Kogi State Government has launched a climate-resilient oil palm production training aimed at equipping farmers with modern agricultural techniques to combat the effects of climate change. The workshop held at the Auditorium of the College of Agriculture, Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Kabba, Kogi...
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – The Centre for Ethics and Self Value Orientation (CESVO), an international anti-corruption Non-Governmental Organization, has ranked Kogi State among the most ethically compliant states in Nigeria under the leadership of Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo. The recognition came during the conferment of the Ethics and...
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, on Monday, was hosted to a stakeholders’ forum by leaders and residents of Adavi Local Government Area as part of his administration’s continuous engagement with local communities. The interactive session, held at the Adavi Local Government Secretariat...
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo has reiterated his administration’s firm stance on protecting press freedom, declaring that the media must be encouraged to stand for the truth at all times. The Governor gave this assurance in his message to mark the 2025 World...
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja– Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo, has approved an additional one-year tax relief for workers in the state, aimed at cushioning the impact of prevailing economic challenges and reaffirming his administration’s commitment to the welfare of workers. The extended tax relief builds on the initial...