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Just two months after the unnecessary lockdown of Nigeria's economy due to Covid-19, Nigerians began taking loans to buy food as 68% of households suffered food insecurity.

The adverse effect of the lockdown which started with the Agricultural sector has now advanced to cripple the whole economy, what has resulted to the second recession in five years, and worst recession in over thirty years.

If we had listened to warnings from Governor Yahaya Bello, we wouldn't be experiencing this today.
The Kogi State Governor had several times warned against the effects of completely locking down the economy (on video).

According to the national longitudinal survey on the socio-economic effects of COVID-19 on Nigerian households, conducted by the NBS in August, about one in four households were already indebted prior to the pandemic while nearly one-third have taken out new loans since the onset of the pandemic,” the report read.

“The economic situation of Nigeria remains precarious, even months after the lockdown restrictions were loosened. We shouldn't have locked down in the first place!

The concerns of Governor Yahaya Bello

-Why lockdown an African country because of a virus that has over 99% recovery rate?

- Why lockdown a country when livelihoods are not sustainable?

- What do we say now about the crumbling figures amidst a reopened economy?

A virus that accommodates mass protests and looting, but dangerous for family meetings, worship gatherings and open businesses.
The world has continued to suffer from the effects of the unsolicited lockdown imposed on us.

A reason to say, "if only we listened to the little voices of Governor Yahaya Bello and all who stood tall and alone to fight for the people" .

Right now, the number of Nigerians experiencing moderate or severe food and financial challenges have continued to increase from about 68% in August, 2020.”
Indebted households reported that 55 percent of the loans were obtained from friends or relatives.

The NBS reported that the overall share of respondents who are working is back to pre-pandemic levels.
However, six percent of the respondents have not worked at all since the pandemic began while 60 percent have experienced periods without work; which according to the NBS indicates instability in the job market.

Inflation rate is on the very high side and we have hit our worst recession in 30years.

We shouldn't have locked down.

https://thenigerianpost.com.ng/2020/11/22/recession-if-only-we-listened-to-gov-yahaya-bellos-warnings-on-the-effects-of-lockdown/

North Central truly should agitate

savagefinder:
The major positive thing from all this is that there is young boy at the fore front, if it is brought to life, it would be a major step in the right direction for kogi state. Kudos to Yahaya Bello, e Don dey try small small

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NITDA TO PARTNER KOGI STATE ON ICT INFRASTRUCTURE, CUSTO, ROBOTICS AND HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT

17th November, 2020

In line with Governor Yahaya Bello's roadmap in building a robust digital economy via new ideas and emerging technologies, a delegation of the Kogi State Government has today met and held important sessions with the National Information Technology Development Agency, NITDA.

The Kogi state entourage led by the newly appointed Technical Assistant to the Governor on Private Sector and Digital Economy, Anthony Edogbo, was received by the Director General of NITDA, Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, who also doubles as the Chief IT Officer of Nigeria.

The NITDA DG was glad to receive the Kogi state team, pledging massive collaboration in the areas of ICT Infrastructure, deployment of e-governance protocols, scholarships, youth empowerment programmes and trainings.
The Technical Assistant also requested the support of NITDA in provision of ICT hubs for the Confluence University of Science and Technology, Osara.

Th Director General of NITDA promised to partner Kogi State in the newly established National Centre for Artificial Intelligence and Robotics, as well as other projects and interventions of the national agency.

Kogi is also set to key in to the NITDA e-training centre to be deployed to Kogi state.

In the words of the Director General, "Governor Yahaya Bello is strategic in his approach by identifying youths and giving them strategic roles. By keying in to the digital economy agenda of the Federal Government, and by the appointment of a digital economy assistant. The future belongs to the youths, and as the youngest NITDA DG, a collaboration with the youngest Governor in Nigeria is a very welcome development".

The Technical Assistant assured the NITDA Director General of the readiness of the Governor to support the agency in making Kogi State a focal center of ICT hubs and technological development.

The meeting was attended by other Directors of NITDA and the Kogi State Private Sector and Digital Economy team.

https://thenigerianpost.com.ng/2020/11/17/nitda-dg-commends-kogi-governor-to-partner-state-on-ict-infrastructure-custo-robotics-and-human-resource-development/

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@Mynd44

Fact about Democratic leadership in Nigeria.

We have North and southern region in Nigeria, each wth three (3) geopolitical zones.

South presidency:
Obj (SW) = 8 years as President
GEJ (SS) = 6 years
Total = 14yrs.

North Presidency:
Late Yar’dua (NW)= 2yrs ( even dou he was only healthy and active for 1yr, JEG was in acting capacity for 1 year b4 his demise.
PMB (NW)= 8yrs( If God keep him to complete his tenure by 2023)
Total will be 1+8 = 9yrs, let even say 10 yrs.
The implication of this is that the North is in deficit of 4yrs even though the more populated region.

By this calculation, who deserve presidency between North and south come 2023, God’s willing?

Now let consider overall villa Ocupant considering the six (6) geopolitical zones:

SOUTH
South West:
President= 8yrs(OBJ)
Vice President =8yrs(PYO)

South south:
President = 6yrs (GEJ)
Vice President =2yrs (GEJ)

South East:
President= 0
Vice President =0

NORTH:
North west:
President = 10yrs ( Late Yar’dua and PMB)
Vice President= 6 yrs( Sambo)

North East:
President= 0
Vice President = 8yrs (Atiku)

North Central :
President= 0
Vice President =0

Considering the imbalance between North and South Presidency, the North will have to retain presidency come 2023.
Coming to the North, the preferred zone will have to be either Northeast or North central.

Considering the recent agitation for youth presidency come 2023, North central will be the preferred zone. Except if we are ready to gamble with the esteemed position of the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

You be the judge but the truth have been laid before you and the general public to ponder upon.
God bless Nigeria.

KOGI OPENS FREE REGISTRATION CENTRE FOR FG N75B MSMES SURVIVAL FUNDS AND CAC REG. CALLS FOR PATRONAGE


The Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) free registration for small business owners , under the FG N75 Billon MSMES survival fund scheme starts today, for all Kogi citizens.

Interested business owners or entrepreneurs are by this announcement encouraged to go to the state survival fund assistance center at KOPECS, Paparanda square, close to Kogi Savings and Loans Limited, lokoja; to register their businesses.

The registration requirements includes : 2 passport photographs , 3 business names, and valid identity card.

Hurry up and get your business registered.

Signed:

HonourabIe Gabriel Olofu,
Commissioner for Commerce and Industry

Commendable

Great coming from him

Commendable!
Well-done Yahaya Bello

GYB!

That's my Governor

Saw it on the news somewhere. Must be the youngest political aidee to a Governor.
The guy is my friend on Facebook. I have seen a lot of positive comments from people about him. I am sure he will deliver
Yahaya Bello has really done well with this one. I hear there are a lot of young people around him too.
Congratulations to Anthony Edogbo