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Onogwu Muhammed, who is the Chief Press Secretary to Governor Yahaya Adoza Bello of Kogi state, shared a video on his verified social media platform (Facebook page) showing the moment President Muhammadu Buhari was passing comments about the reference hospital in Okene, Kogi state, that he commissioned today.




During inspection of one of the machines in the reference hospital, after a doctor explained how the machine functions, President Muhammadu Buhari said, "this place (Governor Yahaya Bello's reference hospital) is like Apapa or even Lagos state itself because someone can get lost while trying to see everything in it."


Governor Yahaya Adoza Bello was congratulated by the Federal Republic of Nigeria's president for his great project.

Before arriving into the reference hospital, the governor was reported to have hosted President Muhammadu Buhari into the King of Ebira land's renovated palace which was also commissioned by President Buhari.

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By Oyigu Elijah

The Chairman of Nasser Ahmed for Tinubu/Shetimma presidential support group, Barr. Nasser Ahmed has congratulated governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi state for a historical and successful hosting of his Excellency, President Muhammad Buhari during the commissioning of beautiful legacy projects.



In a congratulatory message, Barr. Nasser said Governor Bello has demonstrated what he described as leadership of commitment and result oriented governance which have been epitomized through the execution of the legacy projects that have just been commissioned.
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"This is leadership of commitment. His excellency, Alhaji Yahaya Bello has indeed proven that he is committed to good governance. Leadership goes beyond mere expression. Leadership is action. Governor Bello is an action-inclined governor. The visit of Mr President is historic. And it has also reaffirmed the father-son relationship between Governor Bello and Mr President," Barr Nasser said .




On the successful executions of the legacy projects despite the economic woes that have bedeviled the global community , leading to slim flow of funds and other resources, Barr. Nasser praised the governor for standing out among others in the execution of those projects whose impact and usage will outlive his tenure.


Some of the projects commissioned included the Referral Hospital, Okene; Ganaja Flyover, the first of its kind and Confluence University of Technology (CUSTECH), Osara. Others were Confluence Rice Mill, Ejoba; GYB Model Science secondary schools, Adankolo and Township road network in Idah, Okene and Kabba.


"All the projects Mr Governor executed are what we need as a state. They are all projects with indelible impact. We should be thankful to God we have those projects in our time. I commend Mr Governor and his team for this laudable Projects", Bar Nasser said.



Nasser Ahmed For Tinubu and Shettima, is a Frontline presidential support group established by Alhaji (Bar.) Nasser A. Ahmed and his enormous supporters. Alhaji Nasser is the Dan Darman Lokoja, one of the most reserved and Prestigious chieftaincy titles in the Lokoja Emirate. He is also an erudite legal luminary and a successful business tycoon.

… Says My Administration Working to Revitalize Ajaokuta Steel Company – President Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari says he is impressed with the performances of Gov. Yahaya Bello, with a promise that his administration is working to reposition Kogi state as an investment hub through the activation of solid Minerals in the state.

The President made the disclosure at the projects commissioning in Kogi State, praised Gov. Yahaya Bello for following the vision of his administration to provide gains of democracy for the people.

President Buhari said he is commissioning projects in the State in realization of the campaign promises the Governor made to the people of Kogi state, described Gov. Bello as working in tandem with the APC manifesto aimed at making lives meaningful for the citizens.

According to President Buhari, ” I have been briefed by Governor Yahaya Bello of the numerous projects he has executed for the people which include: Confluence University of Science and Technology at Osara, Rice mill in Ejiba, hospitals in Idah, Kabba and Okene, construction of roads in the three senatorial districts, GYB model secondary schools among others”.

” In Lokoja there is a flyover project the first of it kind in Kogi state since the state‘s creation”.


While pointing out that Kogi State is play host to AKK gas pipeline projects that will be completed next year, said it will help boost the economic activities of the country and its multiplying effect to the people of the state remains unquantifiable.



President Buhari said no project that is dare in his heart like the Ajaokuta steel company located in Kogi state which he pointed out his administration inherited in moribund condition from previous administrations.



The steel company the President noted has dispute both locally and internationally, but said “I am glad to say that through our concerted effort we are able to settle the dispute by paying some money and the company is now ready for concesioning to competent private investors that will operationalize it for the people of Kogi state and Nigerians at large”.



“We are in talk with a reputable company in United State and by God’s grace Ajaokuta very soon will come back to serve the people of Nigeria“.



“The significant of making Ajaokuta steel work again is enormous as it will generate over 500, 000 jobs for Nigerian youth and also generate high revenue for the state and the country to the tune of over 1.6 billion dollars annually”.



” Nigerians should be rest assured that my administration will pursue the issue of Ajaokuta steel company to logical conclusion before I leave office as president of Nigeria“.



“I am impressed by the performances of Governor Yahaya Bello, he has done very well in the area of security and projects execution in Kogi state“.



“We are proud of him and we urged him to do more for the people and I am appealing to the people of Kogi state to support him so that he can achieve and deliver more dividends of democracy and achieve peace and development of the state“, the President disclosed.

In his remarks, Gov. Yahaya Bello said today remains a historic day and a historic moment in the lives of Kogi state and indeed in the lives of entire Ebira people and other tribes in central senatorial district of the state.

” We are happy the very day you granted approval to come to Kogi state for the commissioning of few out of many projects this administration has executed for the people of Kogi state.

” When I was sworn in in the 27th of January , 2016 we were determined to serve our people and we quickly commissioned multidimensional sector to form what we call new direction blueprint.

” From that period till date , this particular document has served as a guide for accelerated development in Kogi state.

” We took our time to move round the state to determine what the people are lacking and we they really want that can improve the standard of living and every year we zero down such need to our budgetary provision and we ensured that we follow it to the latter.

” Since that time Mr President during campaign we promised to fulfil all our promises and today those projects you will commission for us and others you may not be able to commission for went of time are projects we executed from the resources available to us.

” We ensured that the entire people of Kogi state benefit from our projects executed from internally general revenue, national resources and every other resources God gave to us in Kogi state.

” Mr President we hit the ground running and you told me to be courageous in Leadership and how to bring out my best and today the projects is an attestation of our best to the people of Kogi state.

” I followed your footsteps in ensuring that projects and infrastructures that has direct impact on the people.

” Agassa -Upogoro- Benin road, the new Ohinoyi palace, the Reference Hospital are projects you have commissioned among other projects.

” In Lokoja you will Commission one of the best flyover in the north central, ultra modern GYB model science school, the secondary school can be liking to some universities in Africa.

” Muhammadu Buhari square is also in Lokoja for commissioning, modern security vehicles equipped by state of the art equipment will be commission too in Lokoja to fight crime and criminalities.

Gov. Bello appreciated all the support to Kogi state, appealed for the completion of Ajaokuta steel company said no nation can achieve industrialization without iron and steel.

” We are still confident that your effort toward revitalization of the steel company will still be achieve before the expiration of the your tenure”, Gov. Bello appealed.

In his response, the Ohi of Okwengwe, commended President Muhammadu Buhari for the enormous support he gave to Governor Yahaya Bello for the developmental projects he has executed for the state, appealed to Mr President for the revitalization of Ajaokuta steel company.

The traditional ruler assured the President that the people of Kogi state are highly appreciative of all the support he gave to Kogi state and the dividends of democracy that they are enjoying in the state.

The Traditional Ruler said this is the first time a seating president will come to Kogi central senatorial district to commission projects executed by the state government aimed at improving the living standard of the people.

He described Governor Yahaya Bello‘s administration and indeed the new direction agenda, said as it has surpassed the previous administrations in terms of achievements and performance in all sectors, described the State as a home of peace and tranquility.

President Buhari commissioned the Reference Hospital Okene, the Newly built Ohinoyi’s Palace and the Confidence University of Science and Technology Osara.

While in Lokoja, the President commissioned the Ganaja flyover bridge, the Muhammadu Buhari Civic Centre and the GYB Model Science Secondary School, Adankolo.

The Chief of Staff to the Governor of Kogi State, Pharm. Abdulkareem Moh'd Jamiu Asuku has felicitated with Honourable Kingsley Fanwo, the Commissioner for Information and Communication Strategy to the governor of Kogi State on the occasion of his birthday.

In a goodwill message made available to the media, the Chief of Staff said: "I felicitate with you and your family on this occasion of your birthday. You are a great Communicator and an examplary statesman who has contributed immensely to the growth and unity of our dear state. You are a blessing to our state

Your diligent and sincere commitment towards uplifting the state and the New Direction's agenda in the media is truly admirable. You are a thoroughbred journalist who has brought your accumulated experience and professional value to bear as the Commissioner for Information and Communication Strategy.

As you celebrate your birthday, I wish you many more years of God's unfailing guidance, peace and good health.

May you always have as much strength, wisdom and Grace to contribute towards taking Kogi state to greater heights and make many positive impacts".

Former Nigerian Super Eagles players, popularly known as the legends, have taken the Tinubu/Shettima national campaign tour to Southwest Nigeria.

On Tuesday, the legends met with youth groups, football clubs, journalists, and sportsmen and women in Ibadan and Abeokuta, Oyo and Ogun States, respectively.

The Legends led by the organizers and convenners of the Super Eagles Legend National Campaign Tour, Miss Sylvia Iwong Ugi and Dr. Hassan Abdulrahman alongside several members of the Former Super Eagles players captained by former African footballer of the Year Victor Ikpeba engaged thousands of youths in several activities during the Southwest tour of Ogun & Oyo State For Tinubu/ Shettima Presidential Project 2023.

Events and activities at the Southwest Tours includes: 50 teams Participation in a 5 Aside Football Championship for Tinubu/ Shettima amongst Youth teams, the eventual Winner played against the Super Eagles Legends (Team Asiwaju/Shettima) to round up the Championship in very colourful ceremony.

Other event was presentation of customized Tinubu/ Shettima Football Jerseys, Branded Footballs, customized Polo Shirts, training kits, customized Face caps, flyers, and various campaign items to the various groups, youth football teams and other football stakeholders in Abeokuta and Ibadan.

Responding, youth groups and footballers in Nigeria's Southwest Zone unanimously endorsed the Tinubu/Shettima Presidential Project and declared complete support for Tinubu/Shettima. The groups claimed the Tinubu Project was their own, and they also noted that Asiwaju's performance as Governor of Lagos State remains unrivaled in Nigerian history. They noted that today, Lagos' template is very clear and far ahead of other African states, and it serves as a model for the entire South West and Nigeria at large. They promised to tell their parents, elders, and friends across the Southwest how important it is to vote massively for Tinubu/Shettima in the 2023 Presidential Election.

The youth constitute the largest voting bloc in Nigeria, accounting for over 78% of the total voting population, and the Super Eagles Legend are doing everything possible to ensure that they use their weapon (football) to unite the country in voting for Tinubu/Shettima in the 2023 Presidential Election.

Recall that the Super Eagles Legends National Campaign was launched on December 10th at the Prestigious Sani Abacha Stadium in Kano by President Muhammadu Buhari, who was represented by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. femi Gbajabiamila.

The Kano State Governor Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje was the chief Host, While the Secretary of the APC Presidential Campaign Council His Excellency Rt. Hon James Abiodun Faleke alongside National Leaders and stakeholders where in attendance with over 68,000 fans and Supporters of Tinubu/ Shettima at the Sani Abacha Stadium Kano, the entry pass into the stadium for both the Flagg off and southwest is show your PVC. The reason for the use of PVC is simply aimed at encouraging the teaming supporters and grassroots young persons and voters to ensure they all collect their PVCs and vote enmass for Asiwaju 2023.


The Coveners of the Programme Sylvia & Dr. Hassan, in their Seprate Remark Comended the Super Eagles Legends for been so passionate in disseminating the Tinubu/Shettima Presidential Project, and expressed Joy over the acceptability of the Message by thousands of Youths groups in the Southwest and Nigeria at large.

They also thanked Chief James Faleke for all the supports to ensure the success of the Programme so far.

The South west which commenced on 23rd December came to conclusion today 27th December 2022, the train for the Super Eagles legends Tour will move to South South State of Akwa Ibom, Cross River and Rivers State in few days.

As part of efforts to checkmate social vices and in fulfilment ofits Corporate Social Responsibility, Network Against Corruption and Human Trafficking (NACAT) on Monday had a massive sensitization campaign in UnguwanHausawa Kpaduma 2 Asokoro Extension Guzape district, Federal Capital Territory, that centered on corruption, drug and human trafficking.

Led by one of its Executive Director, Samson Tega, and the director of legal and operations, Barrister Ovie Justice, NACAT, a pro-democracy Civil Society Organization duly registered under Part “C” of the Companies and Allied Matters Act, Cap C20, Laws of the federation of Nigeria 2004 to, amongst other things, work with stakeholders for purposes of contributing to the global war against corruption, financial crimes, terrorism and economic sabotage.

During the one-day sensitization exercise, the NGO distributed food items such as bags of rice, cartons of spaghetti, cartons of indomie, bags of salts, cartons of tin tomatoes, packets of maggi as well as cash to the villagers.

The NGO, which was received by the village head, Alhassan Muhammed and other community leaders, emphasized the need for the elderly people in the village to educate their children about the dangers of corruption, drugs, and human trafficking.

In his address to the villagers, NACAT Manager Stanley Ugagbe harped on how to identify human traffickers as well as drug tracking. He stated that the company’s goal is to combat corruption and human tracking in the country, and that it is ready to assist the community in combating corruption and tracking.

“We are a group of young people who came together to see how we can contribute to nation building. In our research, we discovered that drug dealing, arms trafficking and human trafficking are the largest crime industries in the world.

According to Stanley, drug trafficking, a global illicit trade involving the cultivation, manufacture, distribution and sale of substances which are subject to drug prohibition laws is another major vice that has eaten deep into the society. He stressed the need for the villagers to steer clear of the vice.

“If you are here and you are into drugs, or you have a brother, sister, mother, father, uncle, sibling, friend or you know anyone around you who is into drugs, tell them that there is an NGO in town whose mission is to weed the society of such people and we will not leave any stone unturned in doing so.”

Stanley continued that the NGO is not selective in its fight against corruption, human and drug trafficking. “Irrespective of your status or who is behind you, we will come after you once you’re found complicit in these vices.”

In his remarks, the village head Alhassan Muhammed expressed gratitude to the NGO for deeming it fit to visit the community with such a crucial message. He stated as a community, they do not tolerate ill vices and will always deter such anomalies in the society.

Muhammed lauded the NGO for providing the food items as well as the cash. He prayed that God would reward the group, urging them to continue to devote themselves to humanitarian works in the society, especially in remote villages such as theirs.

Since its inception, NACAT has taken some politicians and civil servants to court for misappropriation of public funds. The NGO has also assisted in the rescue of victims of human trafficking and has been consistent in providing humanitarian services to the less privileged persons in society.

Source: https://www.vanguardngr.com/2022/12/nacat-takes-campaign-against-corruption-human-trafficking-to-abuja-villages/

Special Recognition for Women of exemplary leadership and contributions to the development of the North-Central - Awards tagged star of the North Central will be doled out to dignitaries and regular class individuals.

In a bid to continuously raise the consciousness of the pivotal cum critical roles played by Women in society toward achieving a functional system, the North Central Women Leader of the All Progressives Congress, Princess Zahrah Mustapha Audu has announced a special Women's Gala Night Celebration.

Speaking on the Program, the Convener, Princess Mustapha -Audu maintained that aside from the array of educative, insightful, and entertaining programs lined up for the event, there will be special recognitions for Women who have done the Zone proud in their chosen endeavour with the meritorious services and contributions made towards the continued growth and development of the Zone at large.

She further revealed that it is a night to celebrate Women who have been a strong pillar in nation-building and keep working for the sustenance of the society.

She further stated that it is a night designed to rekindle the consciousness that in-spite of our different cultures, traditions, and ethnic cleavage, we remain one indivisible people who form the centre of our great nation Nigeria, and we have always been very influential in deciding who leads our Nation.

She stated that this night would serve as a recommitment of the women of the North Central to ensuring a clean sweep for our party the All Progressive Congress at the upcoming elections in 2023.

Over 27 former Super Eagles legends have arrived in Kano to kick off the Tinubu/Shettima Presidential Campaign Tour, which will take place at the Sani Abacha Stadium Kano.

Honourable Baffa Baba Dan Agundi welcomed the players.

Addressing the media briefly after receiving the players, the politician expressed delight at the development and promised to make their stay in the state memorable as they embark on a National Presidential Campaign Tour in support of Senator Bola Ahmed Tinubu and his running mate, Senator Kashim Shettima.

Agundi described the legends as one of the best things to happen to the country, as they brought joy to every home in Nigeria during their playing days, and football remains the world's most uniting tool.

In March 2022, the legends celebrated Asiwaju Bola Tinubu's 70th birthday in Lagos, using the occasion to declare their support for the presidential candidate.

Over 27 former Super Eagles legends, including Daniel Amokachi, Peter Rufai, Victor Ikpeba, Julius Aghahowa, Mutiu Adepoju, Emmanuel Babayaro, and others, have already arrived in Kano for the flag-off.

The Inspector-General of Police, Usman Alkali Baba, on Monday, described Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi State as a dogged crime fighter who had made the state unsafe for criminals to thrive.

He said the Kogi Governor was one governor that would never raise the alarm of not being in control of security in his state, adding that from what he had observed, the governor “leads from the front”.

The IGP, who spoke during his visit to Kogi State, added that he was happy that Governor Bello was playing the role of the “real Chief Executive Officer” in terms of security, noting that he is “a dependable ally in the battle against national insecurity.”


He said, “I’ve never heard him crying that he doesn’t have control of security in his state. That is because he is able to synergise and cooperate with all the security agencies as well as lead from the front. Security is everybody’s business. When you have a leader who is leading from the front, others will follow. That is what is happening in Kogi.

“Many of the crimes being committed by sons and daughters of Kogi are not even being committed in Kogi but outside Kogi because they have no place in Kogi State again.

“We have people like His Excellency who are supporting our cause. My sincere gratitude to His Excellency for being proactive about security. I can’t remember how many times he has visited the force headquarters, not for himself because he has no reason to; but in his efforts to protect his people. I don’t know how many governors do this.”

“In addition, we established a Joint Task Force, Operation Total Freedom, for them which allowed the Police, the Armed Forces and all the other Security Services, including our community policing network (the Kogi State Vigilante Services), to work in tandem, sharing intel and collaborating real-time in operations. In this way we were able to tackle the distrust existing among the services and which is the root of the lack of synergy hampering their effectiveness.”

Governor Bello attributed his success in security to the combined efforts of the state government and security agencies, saying, “On February 8th, 2017 I received the Special Award for Excellence In Security Governance confered on me by the then Inspector-General of Police, Ibrahim Kpotun Idris. It was the first award of its kind on a sitting Governor by the Nigerian Police. Till today the Nigerian Police Force has not seen it fit to bestow it on any other.

“On December 26, 2020 Major-General MG Ali, Commander of the Special Forces Battalion of the Nigerian Army gave me a highly cherished honourable mention during a public speech and held up our security model as worthy of emulation by other leaders.

“On October 21, 2022, President Muhammadu Buhari presented me with the Distinguished Award for Security Management at the 2022 Nigerian Excellence Awards in Public, held in Abuja.”

Source: https://thenigerianpost.com.ng/kogi-no-longer-safe-for-criminals-under-yahaya-bello-igp-declares/

Idah, the ancestral home of the Igala people, Nigeria's seventh largest tribe, is agog today after the Kingdom bestowed a chieftaincy title on Pharmacist Abdukareem Asuku Jamiyu, Chief of Staff to the Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, among others.

Recall that His Royal Majesty (Dr) Matthew Alaji Opaluwa Oguche Akpa II, Ata Igala and Chairman of the State Council of Traditional Rulers, revealed in an official letter addressed to the Chief of Staff on Monday 14th November, 2022, that the kingdom is pleased to confer the chieftaincy title of "Ogochi Ata Igala," in recognition of Asuku's contribution to the development of the Igala Kingdom.

The bestowment rituals were carried out on Thursday, November 17, 2022, at the palace of Ata Igala, Idah LGA, as part of an event commemorating the first anniversary of the reigns of the current Ata.

The honouring of Asuku, who is from the Ebira tribe of State, with such a symbolic title was made possible after the kingdom noticed his unusual non-tribalistic approaches in supporting the Igala Kingdom.

The Chief of Staff, who recently ordered the removal of a controversial tribal agenda billboard spotted in front of the Lokoja government house, is also said to have had a significant impact on the development of Igala land, and his empowerment of Igala youths has been unparalleled. This spans from influencing the appointment of several Igala people to key positions in the state government and other empowerment programs.

Dignitaries took turns to congratulate Asuku dressed in traditional chief's regalia, showing that he has now become a part and parcel of Igala Kingdom.

In a brief speech, the Chief of Staff thanked the Ata, Governor Yahaya Bello, and the Igala Kingdom for believing him worthy of serving the people of Kogi State. He went on to say that the Igalas are known for their good deeds and that he was honored to be named a crowned chief of the kingdom.


Other people honored with different titles by the Ata include Capt. Idris Ichalla Wada, Hajiya Rasheeda Bello, Mr. S. I. Ocheja, Engr. Sule Abutu Haruna, Prince Ocholi Opaluwa Hajia Salamatu Baiwa Umar-Eluma, Dr. Jummai Ahmadu, Prof. Sule Ochai, Hon. Sule Ochai, Hon. Sule Ochai, Hon. Sule Ochai, Hon. Sule Ochai, Hon. Sule Alh. Murtala Yakubu Ajaka Dr. Kashim Akor, Abdullahi Fridy Idachaba, Alh. Sen. Dr. Alex Usman Kadiri, Dr. Salisu Ogbo Usman, Dr. Paul Akpa, and Mr. Daniel Akoii Pharm. Pastor Dr. Sunday Onaji, Peter Yakubu Iduh, Kingsley Idoko Ilonah, and Alh. Isah Taofiq.

Source: https://thetrumpetng.com/governor-bellos-cos-asuku-conferred-chieftaincy-title-ogochi-ata-by-the-ata-igala/

Kogi State has won the World Bank’s Awards of Excellence in three categories – fiscal transparency and accountability, debt sustainability and domestic revenue mobilisation.

The awards were conferred on Kogi State at the Federal Government of Nigeria/World Bank States Fiscal Transparency, Accountability and Sustainability (SFTAS) Dinner with Governors/Award Night, held at Transcorp Hilton, Abuja.

The objective of the World Bank’s ‘State Fiscal Transparency, Accountability and Sustainability Programme’ is to promote focus and attention of Nigerian States towards improvement of their PFM systems, processes and institutions, a statement on Tuesday, signed by the Commissioner for Information and Communications in Kogi State, Kingsley Fanwo, said.


The Auditor-General of Kogi State, Yakubu Okala, who spoke with after the ceremony, attributed the success to discipline, transparency and accountable governance by Governor Yahaya Bello.

He said: “The state is blessed with a governor who also provides leadership from all fronts, a professional to the core that has surrounded himself only with persons that have the capacity to deliver."

Source: https://thenationonlineng.net/kogi-wins-world-banks-fiscal-transparency-revenue-mobilisation-awards/?utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Facebook&fbclid=IwAR29I1gijqm-3GbhuJzjLP1TCy3w8TDp0SOWwCe0PEUfXDZx0G7_TF0y7hM#Echobox=1668569616

Bello Ambassadors Network, a national social political group of young Nigerians that fronted the Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Yahaya Bello's presidential bid has met with the Kogi State DG Campaign of the ruling party, the All Progressives Congress, to ensure victory in the upcoming general elections.

The group resolved to support governor Yahaya Bello's new office, the national youth coordinator of the APC presidential campaign council, in delivering Kogi and other states, through her structures, from the presidential contest, to as well other aspirants running under the party's platform. This was discussed at a strategic meeting held with governor Bello's Chief of Staff and Director General of the state APC Campaign council, Pharmacist Abdukareem Asuku Jamiu, at the Banquet Hall of the state government house on Friday.

Addressing the meeting, Pharmacist Asuku praised the group's strength, saying that if it could pull such weight across the country during the primaries, it's certain that it can help bring total victory for the APC in Kogi.

Asuku stated that the group's main strength is that it is a youth group, and that the youth, defined as people between the ages of 18 and 45, make up the majority of registered voters, according to the Independent Electoral Commission's latest update.

The Chief of Staff also stated that he is pleased that the governor and the APC are receiving youth support based on passion rather than inducement.

Anthony Edogbo, the group's National Coordinator, earlier praised the governor for being a youth-oriented leader and stated that BAN will do everything in its power to ensure that the APC completely win the state through the already established and expanding structures. He stated that Governor Yahaya Bello remains the leader of Nigerian youths and the reason every Kogi youth must throw support around him.

He thanked the Chief of Staff for believing in the group, noting that the governor's leadership style is a source of encouragement and inspiration to Nigerian youths.

Speaking at the gathering, Hussein Attaja, the state coordinator of BAN, revealed that the group has members cut across the state and plans to expand its delegates across the units that will be mobilizing for the party.

BAN Coordinators and secretaries across the 21 local government of the state, zonal Coordinators and other national executives were part of the meeting which lasted for about 3 hours.

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The continent of Africa may no longer need to seek certain medical attention from abroad anymore as the determination of a Nigerian governor to end overseas medical trips has earned the continent a Signa prime 1.5T MRI Scanner, installed in Okene Reference Hospital, Nigeria.

The Okene reference hospital, built by the governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, will be remembered for more than its world-class edifice and structure; it has now become the world's second hospital to perform technolocal driven scanning.

The Signa prime MRI scanner is the latest innovation from General Electric, a well-known American company known for manufacturing world-class healthcare equipment and other machines. The SIGNA Prime is a whole-body magnetic resonance scanner with high resolution, a high signal-to-noise ratio, and quick scan times.

According to the manufacturer, MR employs a reconstruction algorithm to convert raw image data into an image. The new intuitive user experience makes the signa prime MRI scanner user-friendly and efficient for daily operations for the first time.

In addition, the newly built state of the art Reference Hospital, has a fully installed and functioning Medical Oxygen Production Plant that was test run for 40hours non-stop earlier this week.

The trending development has boosted Governor Bello's popularity and elevated him above all current African leaders in terms of medical infrastructure development.

Source: https://thetrumpetng.com/kogi-becomes-africa-medical-hub-as-okene-hospital-install-signa-prime-mri-second-in-the-world/

Kogi is now the safest state in North Central.

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Kogi vs Dangote: Bello's Assistant, Anthony Edogbo breaks bit by bit for Clarity

1. In 2002/2003
The Kogi State Government and Dangote Group signed an agreement. 90% share of the company was transferred to Dangote Group with 10% reserved for the state

2. Dangote Group refused to give the state it's share as is expected that a state official should serve as one of the company's directors.

3. Worried by the situation 10 years later, the government of Yahaya Bello set up an Inquiry Committee.

4. The committee discovered that the agreement of 2002/2003 was invalid as the State House of Assembly was not involved.

5. In a new inquiry report, it was stated that "There is no evidence of consideration paid by Dangote Limited to State Government from the alleged transfer of Obajana Cement Company Plc and no dividend was paid to the State from the profits realised from inception

6.The Committee invited the management of Dangote Group on 15th February 2017 for questioning, the invitation was not honoured by the Dangote Group.

7. With several attempts to sit with the group management not yilding results, the state government moved to recover the ownership by sealing off the company

8. Fact: A bag of Dangote Cement is sold in Lokoja for #4,000. While the same bag is sold in Kano for #3,800. This means Kogites pay higher for what is produced with their resources at their door steps

9. Fact: Governor Bello has just few months to leave office, he is only making this efforts for the benefits of the people

10. Kogites have said no to Dangote Group exploitations

The chairman of Ventab Global Services Limited, Chief Hon. David Dare Olatunde, the Maiyegun of Isanlu, in Yagba Federal Constituency Kogi State, has urged supporters to vote massively for Senator Ahmed Tinubu in the 2023 presidential election. Chief Maiyegun, a tunch supporter and pillar of the Member representing Yagba East, Yagba-West, and Mopa in National Assembly House of Representatives Elder Leke Abejide made this assertion in Isanlu during the Decamping Ceremony of thousands of Yagba people to the African Democratic Congress.

Speaking on Saturday at the Palace of the Oba of Isanlu, the Kogi political heavyweight stated that Tinubu is still the best option for Nigerians and the only Presidential candidate who has visited the people of Isanlu. Chief Maiyegun explained that while the party will accommodate everyone ahead of the 2023 general elections, the people will support Tinubu in the presidential race, adding that the All Progressive Congress candidate has the people of Isanlu, and Kogites at heart.

The staunch supporter of Tinubu and Elder Leke alongside other ADC leaders welcomed supporters and chieftains of the People's Democratic Party, the All Progressive Congress, the Social Democratic Party, the Youth Progressive Party, and others who decamped to the ADC in Yagba Federal Constituency in support and solidarity of the constituency's House of Representatives Member ahead of the 2023 general election.

Source: https://www.africabnn.com/maiyegun-of-isanlu-land-drums-support-for-asiwaju-tinubu-as-adc-receives-decampees-in-yagba/

It was a historic day in Kogi State today, as supporters and chieftains of the People's Democratic Party, the All Progressive Congress, the Social Democratic Party, the Youth Progressive Party, and others decamped to the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Yagba Federal Constituency in support of the constituency's House Member, Hon. Leke Joseph Abejide, ahead of the 2023 general election.

In describing the defection, Hon Leke, the state's most powerful federal legislator, stated that the defection of party faithful, including key stakeholders from opposition political parties in Yagba, is an indication of ADC's dominance.

Recall, last week, a stalwart of the APC, Hon. Tuesday Henry Abimbola, openly declared his intention to join the ADC in his home town. He officially joined the ADC and abandoned the APC, while rallying all of his supporters to support Leke for a second term.

Chief Asaje, who was previously an APC member, also openly renounced the APC and embraced the ADC, saying that his decision to join the ADC train is based on the achievements of Hon. Leke Abejide.

He listed his reasons for joining the ADC, with Leke's successes at the top of the list.

He said, "I am prepared to work with and support Hon. Leke Abejide for a second term; based on his track record, we are prepared to support and campaign for him."

Hon. Nike Akolade from Odo-Ere/ Oke-Ere/Akata ward, a big fish from APC, former Yagba West SSA on Women and Children mobilization, also defected from the former party to join ADC, saying leaving APC was one of the best decisions she ever made for the betterment of Yagba and the people of Odo Ere, Oke-Ere Akata.

“APC has left us with no option but to join the ADC, we love what Leke Abejide of ADC is doing, he has been a detribalized leader that reaches to the people at the grassroots, irrespective of a political party. His openness is one of the key attributes that distinguish him.

“Our defection from APC in Kogi state is also based on the hunger and suffering the party has introduced to our people, we are tired of underdevelopment. We want to progress in our land, with what Hon. Leke is doing in Yagba, progress is obtainable."

Multitude of decampees from all the 34 wards in Yagba Federal Constituency declared support for the ADC, including Mr Charles, a youth frontrunner and former Youth leader in APC, Mr Olu Ologbon, former Chairman of APC ward 03 Od Egbe, and many other former executive members, stakeholders, and supporters.

Members of the YPP in Yagba also disbanded their party structure to join the ADC in the constituency.

The YPP representative stated that the party is officially joining ADC in order to grow stronger and deliver Hon. Leke and other state Assembly aspirants in 2023.

Leke known for numerous achievements, officially welcomed the decampees to the party, thanking them for joining and promising an open-door policy to accommodate all. He charged to always work in the best interests of ADC to promote its tenent of Arise and Shine for all.

He assured the new members of their sense of belonging in the party and charged ADC supporters and stakeholders across the wards to embrace and integrate the decampees as plans for the 2023 general election will be unfolded in the days ahead.

Source: https://thetrumpetng.com/news-apc-pdp-sdp-ypp-stakeholders-defect-to-adc-in-kogis-yagba-federal-constituency/

Yahaya Bello, the governor of Kogi State, has once again sparked conversation on social media, this time among Ghanaians as well as Nigerians, as the governor's standards for Kogi projects are being used by Ghanaians online to disparage their former president, John Dramani Mahama.

Bello's mobile clinic was utilized in a tweet by a Ghanaian named Kay with the handle @Kwesi Agyei_ to draw the former president's attention to the fact that the governor's mobile clinic is the benchmark required in Ghana.

The governor is currently being portrayed in the viral tweet as one of the best African leaders, making several Nigerians regret not backing him to become their country's next president. The post has received hundreds of replies.

Bello has publicized a number of his projects and accomplishments in Kogi State during the last few days. Nigerians and other Africans consider the majority of the projects to be of the highest caliber and the benchmark for contemporary society.

Due to this, some Nigerians have taken to social media to apologize for not supporting the governor during the primary elections when Bello ran for the position of the nation's next president.

Source: https://thetrumpetng.com/ghanaians-drag-their-ex-president-on-twitter-after-gov-yahaya-bellos-mobile-clinics-surface/

Governor Yahaya Bello's Session On Channels TV Politics Today- 5th June - Politics - Nairaland

Excerpts from Governor Yahaya Bello's Session on Channels TV Politics Today- 5th June

The Arewa Youth Consultative Forum (AYCF) has kicked against the move by the 11 Northern Governors of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to concede the presidency to the south calling on delegates not to succumb to the self-serving agenda.

This was contained in a statement issued by the National President of the forum, Yerima Shettima, and made available to Tribune Online on Sunday.

Source: https://tribuneonlineng.com/apc-primary-ignore-northern-governors-arewa-group-tells-delegates/

He noted that they were disturbed by the failure of the Northern Governors to tackle the massive poverty, insurgency, banditry, and kidnapping in the region now they are turning around to deny the people the right to choose who they like to succeed Buhari.

The statement noted that following this development, ” we don’t expect party delegates to follow the self-serving agenda of the governors.
”As a group that upholds the ethics of democracy, we feel duty-bound to call out these Northern governors. And we wish to state as follows:


”It is undemocratic to Zone Nigeria’s presidency to the South in 2023 because it is the prerogative of voters to decide which candidate they would like to vote for, whether a Northerner or a Southerner.

”The masses have not spoken yet and it amounts to imposition to declare that South is the way to go.
”The 11 Northern Governors did not indicate a single effort they made to consult their people in the region,  before their wholesale endorsement of the declaration for a Southern presidential candidate.


” An important pillar of democracy, which in consultation with the masses, is out of the question because our governors would rather pretend that their wish is supreme.
”Going by  what has happened so far, it is now abundantly clear to innocent Northern voters that their mind is being conditioned to accept a purely selfish and shameful political agenda of relinquishing power on a platter of gold like the military was doing in the past
”Though we are aware of how much the North’s Founding fathers like Sardauna Ahmadu Bello worked for the interest of the region, we are not surprised that Sardauna’s agenda has now been undermined by the inordinate ambition of our governors.
”It is worrisome that our Governors have sold out completely this time, with their smear on democracy and the electoral rights of the masses.
”We are deeply worried that the dream of having new faces at the helmsman of affairs of our democratic institutions has now been deliberately killed by self-serving Governors of the North.
”The real agenda of these Northern governors, which is now unfolding, is to deliberately blackmail Buhari into doing their bidding.
”They expect the President,  who loves his people so much, to turn his back by allowing his successor to emerge through the backdoor.
”We urge President Buhari never to succumb to these Governors’ cheap blackmail of selling out our people’s right to vote the real candidate of their choice – whether a Northerner or not.
”We call on all Northerners of good conscience to reject this wholesale disenfranchisement of innocent Northern voters in broad daylight, by State Chief Executives that are bound by the constitution and the Rule of Law to protect and promote our interests as obedient followers.
”We say no to this brigandage and brazen dictatorship in the guise of democratic strategy.
”We are seriously looking up to President Buhari, not to let the North down. And our biggest hope is the Delegates who have a duty to do whatever is democratically right to defend,  promote and project the interest of Nigerians in general and the Northerners in particular.
”We are still watching very closely to this disenfranchising move of the Northern governors against their people, for self-serving political agenda. And we are also waiting to see what happens tomorrow, to see whether they have a new definition of democratic culture and decorum.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dwhUAgM5MS8

The 11 northern Progressive governors' decision to zone the All Progressive Congress' presidential ticket to the South ahead of the party's primary scheduled for the 6th and 8th of this month has been roundly rejected by the northern youths.

Following a statement of resolution released by the governors on Saturday, after a meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari, northern youths said in a press conference that the governors should be completely ignored because their resolution is completely unacceptable.

The youths said in a video address to the press obtained by The Trumpet that the 11 governors' decision to shift power to the south after only two terms of President Buhari spent by the region is an act of selfishness and selfish interest. It went on to say that the south has been in power for 12 years, including the administrations of Olusegun Obasanjo and Goodluck Jonathan, and that a northern candidate should be allowed to fly the APC flag in 2023.

The Northern Youth Alliance, or AREWA, has also stated emphatically that the 11 governors' statement will be a costly mistake for the APC, adding that it is not in the best interests of the country, but of the 11 self-centered individuals who wrote to the president.

The statement by Northern States APC Governors and Political Leaders read, "APC governors and political leaders from the northern states of Nigeria today met to review the political situation and to further support our Party in providing progressive leadership amidst our national challenges. During our discussions, we welcomed President Muhammadu Buhari's invitation to governors and other stakeholders to contribute to the emergence of a strong presidential candidate for the APC.

"After careful deliberation, we wish to state our firm conviction that after eight years in office of President Muhammadu Buhari, the presidential candidate of the APC for the 2023 elections should be one of our teeming members from the southern states of Nigeria. It is a question of honour for the APC, an obligation that is not in anyway affected by the decisions taken by another political party. We affirm that upholding this principle is in the interest of building a stronger, more united and more progressive country.

"We therefore wish to strongly recommend to President Muhammadu Buhari that the search for a successor as the APC's presidential candidate be limited to our compatriots from the southern states. We appeal to all aspirants from the northern states to withdraw in the national interest and allow only the aspirants from the south to proceed to the primaries. We are delighted by the decision of our esteemed colleague. His Excellency, Governor Abubakar Badaru to contribute to this patriotic quest by withdrawing his presidential aspiration.

"The APC has a duty to ensure that the 2023 elections offer a nation-building moment, reaffirming that a democratic pathway to power exists for all who value cooperation and build national platforms. This moment calls for the most sober and inclusive approach to selecting our party's candidate, and we call on all APC leaders to fulfil their responsibility in this regard."

The resolution signed by governor Aminu Bello Masari, Katsina State; Abubakar Sani Bello, Niger State; Abdullahi A. Sule, Nasarawa State, Prof. B.G. Umara Zulum, Borno State; Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai, Kaduna State; Muhammad Inuwa Yahaya, Gombe State; Bello M. Matawalle, Zamfara State; Simon Bako Lalong Plateau State; Senator Aliyu Wamakko, former governor Sokoto State; Dr. A.U. Ganduje, Kano State; and Senator Abubakar Atiku Bagudu Governor of Kebbi State was completely condemned by the northern youths.

The youth also declared their disdain for the governors, warning the ruling party not to take the risk of succumbing to the "self-centered" governors' appeal.

Meanwhile, Femi Adesina, Special Adviser to the President (Media and Publicity) has said that the outcome of the meeting between the president and aspirants on Saturday night was for the presidential aspirants to go and consult, build consensus, and come up with a formidable candidate.

Adesina said that was the president's address to the aspirants, clearing the air on rumors circulating that the president has backed a southern candidate.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FpkMZWUVnkw

The Moment People With Disabilities Stormed APC Secretariat, Drum Support For Bello

If the ruling All Progressives Congress considers a candidate other than a northerner and a young person like Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello, the party will crash in the 2023 general election. The statistics are straightforward. The governor is having the backing of over 35million youths, Bello Ambassadors Network, a sociopolitical group said.

It's no news, the People's Democratic Party is bringing former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, a North Easterner. With this, BAN said any attempt by the APC to select a southerner as its flagbearer would turn the presidential battle into a North VS South contest, with the implication that the north would rarely vote for an outsider, and the north would hardly decrease in voting population.

The group is of the opinion that if the APC recognizes the value of wisdom, Governor Bello would bring the truphy to the party for two reasons: he is the candidate of the youth and he is a fellow northerner from a marginalized northern region, nothing that "the calculation is simple: Bello will divide the northern votes, obtain the southern votes, and obtain the votes of the nation's youths, who constitute the majority of the voting population."

Bello Ambassadors in a statement following the emergence of Atiku said, "It's also a harsh reality that northerners have a political mindset that encourages brotherhood and respect for religion. Of course, we cannot deny that region and region are important factors in determining political victory in Nigeria. Bello falls under these two categories, which will influence votes from the North regardless of party affiliation.

"Yahaya Bello's candidacy is also advantageous to the APC in that he is from a state that connects him to the Yorubas and Igbos while also being accepted as their own by the northerners. Bello is close to the South East, as well as the South South and South West. The governor is also regarded as a unifier in this regard. Of course, Nigeria requires a leader who can connect with all regions and achieve success.

"The APC should equally know that Nigerians will also begin to investigate the religion and tribal affiliations of the candidates that the PDP, APC, and other parties will present for the general election next year. And when these records are checked, it is undeniable that Bello is the most detribalized person, based on his leadership model at the state level, where he has almost all of the tribes in his cabinet. And as a religiously tolerant leader, he has also constructed a suitable chapel for Christian worshipers in the Kogi State government house making the state to be deviod of religion crisis.

"Without a doubt, the APC's victory is in its hands, and it is in the hands of Yahaya Bello. If the party is sincere and still wants to be in power, only Bello can dismantle Atiku's stronghold and deliver the party a resounding victory."

BAN has a registered member of millions of young Nigerians with chapters across the 36 states of the federation.

If the ruling All Progressives Congress considers a candidate other than a northerner and a young person like Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello, the party will crash in the 2023 general election. The statistics are straightforward.

It's no news, the People's Democratic Party is bringing former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, a North Easterner. With this, any attempt by the APC to select a southerner as its flagbearer would turn the presidential battle into a North VS South contest, with the implication that the north would rarely vote for an outsider, and the north would hardly decrease in voting population.

However, if the APC recognizes the value of wisdom, Governor Bello would bring the truphy to the party for two reasons: he is the candidate of the youth and he is a fellow northerner from a marginalized northern region. The calculation is simple: Bello will divide the northern votes, obtain the southern votes, and obtain the votes of the nation's youths, who constitute the majority of the voting population.

It's also a harsh reality that northerners have a political mindset that encourages brotherhood and respect for religion. Of course, we cannot deny that region and region are important factors in determining political victory in Nigeria. Bello falls under these two categories, which will influence votes from the North regardless of party affiliation.

Yahaya Bello's candidacy is also advantageous to the APC in that he is from a state that connects him to the Yorubas and Igbos while also being accepted as their own by the northerners. Bello is close to the South East, as well as the South South and South West. The governor is also regarded as a unifier in this regard. Of course, Nigeria requires a leader who can connect with all regions and achieve success.

The APC should equally know that Nigerians will also begin to investigate the religion and tribal affiliations of the candidates that the PDP, APC, and other parties will present for the general election next year. And when these records are checked, it is undeniable that Bello is the most detribalized person, based on his leadership model at the state level, where he has almost all of the tribes in his cabinet. And as a religiously tolerant leader, he has also constructed a suitable chapel for Christian worshipers in the Kogi State government house making the state to be deviod of religion crisis.

Yahaya Bello already has the votes of about over 35 million of Nigerian youths. It's wity regard to that advantage a youth group, Bello Ambassadors Network, has urged the APC to give its ticket to Bello who is a youth and a northerner as only such a candidate can win Atiku in the general election.

Without a doubt, the APC's victory is in its hands, and it is in the hands of Yahaya Bello. If the party is sincere and still wants to be in power, only Bello can dismantle Atiku's stronghold and deliver the party a resounding victory.

If there is one politician in Nigeria who has suffered the most from propaganda on media, it is Governor Yahaya Bello, the governor of Kogi State and a leading 2023 presidential candidate.

The video below reveals some of the governor's accomplishments while refuting all of the lies leveled against him.
For most Kogites, reverse is the case when it comes to the media propaganda the opposition leveled against him.

The video shows major giant strides in education, security, health care, infrastructure and other sectors of the economy.
Watch...


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=REqQQQvfbuw

If there is one politician in Nigeria who has suffered the most from propaganda on media, it is Governor Yahaya Bello, the governor of Kogi State and a leading 2023 presidential candidate.

The video below reveals some of the governor's accomplishments while refuting all of the lies leveled against him.
For most Kogites, reverse is the case when it comes to the media propaganda the opposition leveled against him.

The video shows major giant strides in education, security, health care, infrastructure and other sectors of the economy.
Watch...


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=REqQQQvfbuw

As Nigerians await the decision of the party delegates to determine who will be the flagbearers of the major political parties, valuation of the aspirants continues as more facts emerge on who is the most qualified person for the job of president come 2023.

In its efforts to present the best candidate to the people, Channels Television examined the manifestos of the top 12 presidential aspirants and discovered that the Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, has the most feasible plan to reform the country.

Bello was ranked first among the top 12 Presidential candidates in the popular Channels TV Data Analyst Babajide Ogunsanwo's Manifesto Review (Score Scale 1 - 5) on Equity and Accountability, Wealth Creation/Management, Education, Security, Power, and Industrialization.

The development strengthens some Nigerians' faith in the young governor, who has demonstrated a transparent approach to governance in Kogi State.

It is safe to say that President Muhammedu Buhari is currently at a crossroads in terms of who his successor should be, especially given the weight of those vying for the presidency from the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, come 2023.

However, Mr. President should be aware that if he makes a mistake in endorsing the wrong person, he risks losing the respect Nigerians have for him and the honor he deserves when he leaves office and becomes a former President after his tenure.

Many believe that Buhari must observe Nigerians' body language to determine who the people truly want among the political heavyweights vying for the number one office.

On Saturday, nearly half of the Nigerian youth population took to the streets across the six geopolitical zones to march in support of Kogi State Governor Alhaji Yahaya Bello, urging that he be allowed to become the next president. The youths made a powerful statement that is still being heard and trending on social media.

Nigerians have repeatedly elected old people to power, and it appears that the country is not growing as expected. With the people's bad experiences, it's obvious that they are now interested in a younger person.

To accentuate this point, young Nigerians have been absent from school for months due to a strike. Some have taken to the streets to complain that while they are at home, their Kogi State University classmates are in class. Of course, Bello resolved the state's strike issue. This, without a doubt, is inspiring young people to believe that Bello can do the same at the national level.

If the APC and President Buhari want the goodwill of Nigerian youths, no candidate other than Yahaya Bello, a young man, should be considered because the youths feel secure with him looking at the massive support he is enjoying from young people across the nation.

The governor has the youngest set of appointees across the nation and it's without a doubt that through a man of such figure, the sons and daughters of the nobodies shall become somebodies.

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