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Politics / Governor Ododo Receives 8 Rescued Custech Students by Sheezy(m): 9:42am On Jun 04 |
GOVERNOR ODODO RECEIVES 8 RESCUED CUSTECH STUDENTS Commends NSA, Security Agencies , promises to keep state unsafe for criminals Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo has received eight students of the Confluence University of Science and Technology (CUSTECH) Osara who were rescued by security operatives in a dense forest in Kwara state over the weekend. The students who were received by the Kogi State Governor at the headquarters of the Nigerian Army in Abuja had undergone psychological evaluation and confirmed fit to be reunited with their families. In his remarks at the brief ceremony in the conference room of the Nigerian Army Headquarters, Governor Ododo expressed appreciation to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for leading from the front in the fight against terrorism and other violent crimes in Nigeria. The Governor commended the National Security Adviser, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, the leadership of the Nigerian Army, the Police, Department of State Services, the Civil Defense and the local vigilante Service as well as local hunters for the successful operation that led to the safe return of the eight CUSTECH students. The Governor who called for collaboration among state governments and security agencies to tackle insecurity in Nigeria, praised the effort of Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara State for his unflinching support and synergy in the joint efforts to wipe out criminals from border communities between Kogi and Kwara states which have become hideouts for criminals in recent months. While expressing sympathy for the families of two of the abducted students who died in the hands of the abductors, Governor Ododo promised to keep Kogi state unsafe for criminals. Earlier, the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Taureed Lagbaja, represented by the Deputy Chief of Army Operations, Major General Emmanuel Emeka noted that the military intervention in the rescue operation was a signal that the Nigerian government will continue to protect citizens of the country in every situation. He commended the collaboration between the army and other security agencies that led to the safe rescue of the students, assuring that the operation will continue until the perpetrators are apprehended and brought to justice. The eight CUSTECH students were later handed over to the Vice Chancellor of the University, Professor Abdulrahaman Asipita Salawu to be reunited with their family members. Ismaila Isah Special Adviser on Media to the Governor June 4, 2024
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Politics / Governor Ododo Flags Off Wet Season Farming In Kogi by Sheezy(m): 5:56pm On Jun 01 |
GOVERNOR ODODO FLAGS OFF WET SEASON FARMING IN KOGI Allocates 75 Percent Of Farm Lands To Youth and Women Farmers Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo has officially flagged off this year’s wet season farming in the state with the presentation of over 100 tractors to serve about 10,000 farmers in different farming communities across the 21 local government areas in the state. Speaking at the flag off ceremony in Geregu, Ajaokuta local government area of the state, Governor Ododo noted that investment in agriculture is a critical step towards poverty eradication in the state, adding that 75 percent of the total farmland cleared for cultivation in this year’s farming season will be allocated to youth and women farmers. The Governor who noted that over 90% of the land area in the state is arable, promised to make Kogi a leading state in agricultural production and contribute to the development of Nigeria’s economy. According to Governor Ododo: "Across the 21 local government areas of the state, we are opening farmlands and preparing more land for cultivation of crops like rice, maize, cassava, yam and other staple food crops and grains. “We have also procured farm implements for full scale agricultural mechanization in line with our agenda to ensure food security in the state. “ Our youth are beginning to embrace agriculture as a credible source of wealth creation and our women in agriculture are already on the field because of their believe in our commitment to transform the agricultural sector in the state. “I call on wealthy Kogites at home and abroad to begin to explore the window of opportunities that abound in the agro industry.” The Governor noted that the state government has invested over 7 Billion Naira in farm implements with over 100 tractors to cultivate 7,324 hectares by about 10,000 farmers across the 21 local government areas in the state in the current farming season. Governor Ododo commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for supporting the agricultural transformation initiatives in the country, assuring that his administration has keyed into the cardinal objectives of the Renewed Hope Agenda to ensure food security in all parts of the country. In his remarks, the state Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Security, Honourable Timothy Ojoma noted that the commencement of the wet season farming across 79 farm clusters in the state is a significant step in the agricultural transformation agenda of the state by Governor Ododo. Ismaila Isah Special Adviser on Media to the Governor June 1, 2024
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Politics / Governor Ododo Receives Rousing Welcome In Lokoja by Sheezy(m): 7:02pm On May 30 |
GOVERNOR ODODO RECEIVES ROUSING WELCOME IN LOKOJA Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo on Thursday arrived Lokoja, the state capital to a rousing welcome by a mammoth crowd of supporters from across the state. This is coming on the heels of the ruling of the Kogi State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal that upheld his election as the duly elected Governor of the State on Monday. Supporters of the Kogi State Governor who were out in their thousands including members of All Progressives Congress (APC) from the 21 local government areas in the state, traders, artisans, members of the Transport Unions, students, youth and women groups converged on major streets in the state in a glorious climax of a carnival-like three-day long street party to welcome the Kogi state Governor back to the state. From Gegu in Kogi Local Government Area through Koton-Karfe, around the Murtala Muhammed Bridge in Jamata, Nataco Junction to the Government House in Lokoja, the jubilant crowd thronged the streets and brought the convoy of the Governor to momentous halts at different points as Governor Ododo acknowledged cheers from the crowd of joyous supporters. Addressing supporters at the Government House, an elated Governor Ododo expressed gratitude to God for the victory at the tribunal and thanked the people of the state for standing by the mandate that made him the Governor of the state in the November 11, 2023 Governorship election. Governor Ododo noted that the affirmation of his victory by the governorship election tribunal is a further motivation for his administration to continue to improve on social welfare, security of lives and property, access to free education and quality healthcare, promoting industrialization and agricultural development and ensuring peaceful coexistence among the people of the state. According to Governor Ododo: “I stand before you today, humbled and grateful, to express my deepest appreciation for your unwavering support. To the vibrant youth and women groups, I thank you for your tireless efforts and dedication to our great state. “To my commissioners and appointees, I commend you for your unrelenting commitment to our shared vision. “Today, we celebrate a significant milestone - our court victory. This triumph is not just mine, but belongs to every Kogite. I assure you that the mandate entrusted upon me will not be taken for granted. As a servant leader, I pledge to serve you to the best of my ability, ensuring that every Kogite has access to quality education, sustainable infrastructure, and security of lives and property.” The Kogi State Governor also expressed gratitude to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his steadfast commitment to the Renewed Hope Agenda, which he noted has been instrumental in driving progress and development in Nigeria and Kogi state in particular. He commended security agencies in the state for their commitment and gallantry in protecting lives and property in all parts of the state, stressing that Kogi state shall remain unsafe for criminal elements wherever they may come from. The Governor restated his call on opposition parties to join him in advancing the development of the state. Ismaila Isah Special Adviser on Media to the Governor May 30, 2024
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Politics / Governor Ododo Celebrates President Tinubu For Visionary Leadership by Sheezy(m): 12:07pm On May 29 |
GOVERNOR ODODO CELEBRATES PRESIDENT TINUBU FOR VISIONARY LEADERSHIP Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo has praised the visionary leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as the President marks the first one year in office. In a congratulatory message signed by Governor Ododo, the Kogi State Governor noted that the last one year of the administration of President Tinubu has witnessed remarkable strides towards a brighter future for Nigerians. He commended the President for his unparalleled dedication to fostering unity, driving economic growth and championing the welfare of every Nigerian as indicated by visible evidence in agriculture and food security, human capital development, security of lives and property and transformative policies geared towards attracting Foreign Direct Investment and opening new frontiers for national development. “As a quintessential statesman, your leadership is inspiring hope, promoting resilience and igniting positive energy in everyone of us with the confidence to take bold steps towards greatness as a people,” Governor Ododo stated. The Governor expressed optimism that Nigeria under President Tinubu will emerge stronger and more prosperous with the seeds of progress already being laid by the President. Governor Ododo called on Nigerians to support the Renewed Hope Agenda for a guaranteed prosperous future that lies ahead for all Nigerians under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Ismaila Isah Special Adviser on Media to the Governor May 29, 2024
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Politics / Governor Ododo Dedicates Tribunal Victory To Kogi People by Sheezy(m): 8:28am On May 28 |
GOVERNOR ODODO DEDICATES TRIBUNAL VICTORY TO KOGI PEOPLE, WANTS OPPOSITION TO JOIN HIM TO MOVE STATE FORWARD Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo has hailed the decision of the Kogi State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal which upheld his election as the duly elected Governor of the state. In an interview with Journalists in Abuja on Monday, Governor Ododo dedicated the victory at the tribunal to the people of the state. He noted that the decision of the tribunal that upheld his election further affirmed his conviction that God alone gives power to whomever He wishes at any point in life, adding that the ruling of the tribunal is a call for more dedication to the service of the people of Kogi State. While commending President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for ensuring the independence of the judiciary, Governor Ododo stressed that the courts remain the hope of the common man and bastion of justice, equity and fairness that sustain democracy any where in the world. The Governor called on opposition parties in the state to join hands with him to ensure rapid development of the state in the interest of unity and peaceful coexistence of the people of the state. Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo was elected the fifth Executive Governor of Kogi State having scored 446, 237 votes to defeat his closest challenger Muritala Ajaka of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) who scored 259, 052 votes in the November 11, 2023 Governorship election. The SDP candidate, Muritala Ajaka and candidates of the Action Alliance (AA) Olayinka Braimoh and Abdullahi Yunusa of the People’s Redemption Party (PRP) subsequently challenged the election of Governor Ododo of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in separate petitions. After months of intense legal battles, the Kogi State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Abuja on Monday affirmed Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo of the APC as the duly elected governor of Kogi State thereby dismissing the petitions of Muritala Ajaka of the SDP, Olayinka Braimoh of AA and Abdullahi Yunusa of PRP for lack of merit. Ismaila Isah Special Adviser on Media to the Governor May 28, 2024
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Politics / Governor Ododo To Commence Rehabilitation Of 70 Phcs by Sheezy(m): 8:37am On May 24 |
GOVERNOR ODODO TO COMMENCE REHABILITATION OF 70 PHCs STATE CENTRAL MEDICAL STORE AND COLD CHAIN FACILITY TO ALSO GET A FACELIFT Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo has announced the commencement of rehabilitation of 70 Primary Healthcare Centres across the state. This was disclosed at the flag off of the distribution of medical equipment and consumables for all healthcare facilities in the state. Governor Ododo who noted that funding for the rehabilitation of the PHCs has been secured by the state government, disclosed that the state has already pre-qualified contractors for the project which will be distributed across the 21 local government areas in the state while seven new facilities will be cited in communities without any healthcare facility before now. Speaking at the ceremony which also marked the commencement of the Seasonal Malaria Chemoprevention (SMC) programme for children by the state ministry of health and its donor partners in Lokoja, Governor Ododo reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to revitalizing the health sector in the state. He stressed that no one in any part of the state deserves any form of deprivation from accessing quality and affordable healthcare under his administration. While acknowledging that “quality healthcare delivery is a multi-dimensional system which depends on joint efforts from Governmental and Non-Governmental Organizations”, Governor Ododo commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for providing interventions in the health sector through development of infrastructure and human resources under the Renewed Hope Agenda of the administration. The Governor also commended partners and donor agencies for supporting the state towards ensuring sustainable, affordable and accessible healthcare delivery for all, irrespective of class, gender, or location across the state. Earlier, the state Commissioner for health Dr. AbdulAzeez Adams, said the provision of the medical equipment and consumables demonstrates the commitment of the Kogi State government to ensuring good and quality healthcare delivery to her citizens throughout the state. He noted that the government has invested huge resources into revitalizing the healthcare delivery system in the state, adding that evidence of this investment can be found in various infrastructural development in the health sector which is further enhanced by the collaboration with partners and donors within and outside the country to make equipment and consumables available to healthcare facilities in the state. He enumerated the equipment and consumables to include: “Oxygen Concentrators, UPS, Pulse Oxymeters, Oxygen Cylinders, flow meters, nasal canula, Generators, 4 Mobile X-ray machines, patient monitors, apron and theatre scrub, microcentrifuge tubes, intravenous infusions, filter universal pipette tips, surgical gowns and Public Address Systems for sensitization across the 239 wards in the state. Meanwhile, Governor Ododo has announced plans by the state government to commence the rehabilitation of the Kogi State Central Medical Store which houses the Kogi State Drug Management Agency, recently upgraded to an e-pharma warehouse in the state. This decision, according to the Governor “will ensure proper storage of drugs and medical consumables, thus enabling the state government to procure drugs from manufacturers directly at cheaper rates for distribution to health facilities in the state.” Governor Ododo also approved the provision of two units of 33KVA electricity transformers and generators for the state Cold Chain Facility to guarantee uninterrupted power supply and sustainable chain management for vaccines and other medical consumables in the state. Ismaila Isah Special Adviser on Media to the Governor May 23, 2024
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Politics / Governor Ododo Directs Immediate Implementation Of Renewed Hope Housing Project by Sheezy(m): 3:57pm On May 22 |
GOVERNOR ODODO DIRECTS IMMEDIATE IMPLEMENTATION OF RENEWED HOPE HOUSING PROJECT IN KOGI STATE Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo has given directive for the immediate commencement of work at the proposed 1000 units housing estate under the Renewed Hope Housing Project in the state. Governor Ododo disclosed this while playing host to the Management of the Federal Housing Authority (FHA) led by the Managing Director, Honourable Ayotunde Ojo on a working visit to Lokoja the state capital on Wednesday. Governor Ododo noted that the meeting which is aimed at finalizing preparations for the implementation of the Renewed Hope Housing Project in the state, added that it is a further demonstration of the resolve of his administration to key into the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. He described the meeting with the management of the Federal Housing Authority as timely in view of the determination of his administration to ensure that Kogi State enjoys her fair share of efforts by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to address the housing deficit in Nigeria with the Renewed Hope Housing Project. While commending previous efforts made by the state government to address housing deficit in the state, Governor Ododo noted that Kogi state is critical to the actualisation of federal government policy to provide affordable housing for the Nigerian populace under the Renewed Hope Agenda in view of the strategic location of the state. “As a state that borders nine other states and the FCT, our population growth and the effect of urbanization and migration to the state from neighbouring states and the FCT for social and economic reasons has significantly impacted housing needs in Kogi State. "It will be the most strategic choice for the FHA through the Renewed Hope Housing Project of Mr President to consider Kogi State as a prime location for the Renewed Hope City. "Kogi State is hereby allocating 100 hectares of land to the Federal Housing Authority to commence the building of the Renewed Hope City with full compensation paid by the government,” Governor Ododo said. The Governor commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for finding Kogi State worthy of consideration for the Renewed Hope Housing Project, stressing that the construction of the Renewed Hope City in Kogi State is in line with his campaign promise to make Kogi state open for business and by expanding housing development beyond the 16 kilometer radius of the state capital master plan. The Governor assured the FHA of all the support required to ensure successful implementation of the Renewed Hope City in the state. In his welcome remarks, the state Commissioner for Housing and Urban Development, Honourable Taiye Abanika said the working visit by the management of the Federal Housing Authority will serve as an impetus for the state to key into the Renewed Hope Housing Project aimed at enhancing access to affordable housing by all Nigerians particularly the people of Kogi State. In his remarks, the Managing Director of the Federal Housing Authority, Honourable Ayotunde Ojo described his visit to Kogi state as a home coming due to his ancestral connection with the state capital. He commended Governor Ododo for the bold initiatives by according priorities to the welfare of workers and ensuring security of lives and property in the state. He assured that the organization will mobilize resources to commence the construction of the Renewed Hope City in the state as soon as possible. The Kogi State Renewed Hope City is to be located on a 100 hectares of land off the Lokoja-Okene road in Zariagi. Ismaila Isah Special Adviser on Media to the Governor May 22, 2024
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Career / Ismaila Isah, Sa Media To Kogi Governor Say Good Night To Cerebral Celey by Sheezy(m): 12:56pm On May 17 |
GOOD NIGHT, CEREBRAL CELEY How do I describe this man who gave me my very first exposure in Public Relations practice and who has now departed? Although an Advertising major, Celey understood total communications approach to every brief and he was willing to throw young professionals into the mix no matter how difficult the brief was. From him I transited from hardcore journalism to being a public relations expert, an advertising professional, media monitoring and evaluation executive, direct marketing consultant and an integrated communications specialist all rolled into one. My proudest moments were the transition from Texaco to MRS and the Redesign of the US Dollar Bill which were very challenging briefs that we delivered effortlessly as a team. What about the transition from Vmobile to Zain with the OgaLine campaign; not forgetting the DHL Road to South Africa 2010 World Cup campaign. With Celey Okogun, we made great memories and the impact of his 360 degrees approach to every communication brief was second to none in my experience as a budding professional at the time. He was so impactful that I was adjudged the best New Talent in the industry at the Lagos PR Golden Eagle Awards in 2010 having just left journalism a year earlier. I will forever be grateful to Victor Ikem for allowing my path and that of Celey Okogun to cross and I remain indebted to the team, Novelpotta with people like Maurice Ukpong, Muyiwa Bamiduro, Charles Obi, Labake Ilori Akinyemi-Oke Onyinye Agwatu-Ofuokwu, Obaseyi Awoyinfa, Nomathemba Maphisa, Idowu Omisore, Favour Erebosi-Samuel,Seun Odia and many others for defining my journey in the communications industry. An excellent practitioner who demanded the best from every team member, you gave me the first triple promotion in the entire Young & Rubicam Global network of over 60 communications agencies across 56 countries from a client service executive to a Manager and head of Silverbullet Public Relations within nine months of my arrival in the group. Dear Celey, as we bid you farewell, please note that my meeting at the MUSON Centre in Onikan Lagos with Victor lkem and our second meeting with you at No.7 Oduduwa Crescent in Ikeja GRA on the 16th of February, 2009 changed my trajectory as a communications professional forever. Ismaila Isah, the former head of SilverBullet Public Relations and Strategic Team Lead at Novelpotta in Lagos is the Special Adviser on Media to the Kogi State Governor
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Politics / Tinubu Commends Governor Ododo Over Handling Of Security Situation In The State by Sheezy(m): 8:10pm On May 15 |
TINUBU COMMENDS GOVERNOR ODODO OVER HANDLING OF SECURITY SITUATION, GENERAL AFFAIRS OF THE STATE President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has commended Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo of Kogi State over his handling of recent security situation in the state and the welfare of the people of the state. The President gave the commendation when he received the Kogi state Governor who was at the State House to brief the president on the state of affairs in Kogi State. President Tinubu assured the Governor of his support as a father who will continue to work with him to ensure that he succeeds in governing the state. Earlier, Governor Ododo briefed President Tinubu over recent developments in the state as they relate to security and general state of affairs in Kogi state. While expressing appreciation to the President on the support by the federal government in addressing security challenges in the state, Governor Ododo sought the intervention of the Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces for the establishment of a Forward Operation Base by the Nigerian Military in Omala Local Government Area and other potential flashpoints in the state in view of recent security concerns in parts of the state. The Governor also used the opportunity to highlight activities of his administration in the agricultural sector including the census of farmers across the 21 local government areas in the state, recovery and refurbishment of over 200 tractors now being deployed at the commencement of the new farming season to clusters of farmers focusing on different crop production as well as preparation of over 7000 hectares of farmland now ready for cultivation as part of efforts to ensure food security in the state. In the area of infrastructure, Governor Ododo informed Mr President of the commitment of his administration to complete all ongoing roads and other projects across the state especially the 9.9 Kilometer Zone 8 Junction Zango-Barracks-GYB junction road, the 5.5 Kilometer Zone 8 Junction-Crusher road, and various projects across the educational institutions in the state. In the health sector, the Kogi state Governor informed President Tinubu of his readiness to commence the revitalization of 63 Primary Healthcare Centres in the stat, adding that his priorities as the Governor of Kogi State is driven by interventions in human capital development hence the emphasis on health and educational development. The Governor also used the opportunity to present his scorecard in the welfare of workers in the state, highlighting the state health insurance scheme for the formal sector and vulnerable groups, improvements in salaries and pension of workers at the local government level among others. Governor Ododo further reiterates his commitment to accord priority to the welfare of the people of the state irrespective of political affiliations. https://twitter.com/zozaismail/status/1790821983795466716
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Politics / Gov. Ododo's 100 Days In Office And The Unprofessional Conduct Of Arise Tv Media by Sheezy(m): 3:46pm On May 12 |
GOV. ODODO'S 100 DAYS IN OFFICE AND THE UNPROFESSIONAL CONDUCT OF ARISE TV MEDIA CREW. By Hon. Zakari Yusuf (Nescafe) One of the hallmark of journalism or journalist in any reputable and responsible media organization is “Objectivity”. It is the duty of journalist and media organizations to publish or broadcast unbiased information devoid of slanted opinion. Journalists are expected to balance their stories and provides equal access to all parties to address issues before the public. Though media serves as watchdog in the society and constitutionally empowered to hold public officers accountable, this does not qualify them to be partisan or picked up the role of an opposition political parties. Surprisingly, it appears some media outlets have since deviated from the main ethics of the noble profession as seen in one of the upcoming television station “Arise tv” when it acted unprofessionally and irresponsibly as media crew in one of their flagship program “THE MORNING SHOW” deliberately twisted facts and dished out hateful information to make mockery of the widely applauded achievements of Gov. Usman Ododo 100 days in office. The media panel laboured unsuccessfully to rubbish the released achievements of the government of Kogi State under the leadership of Alh. Usman Ahmed Ododo in 100 days as the Executive Governor of Kogi State. The obvious biased opinion of the crew members unveiled a hidden agenda sponsored by opposition elements in the state. Arise tv in what seems like an expression of hatred distorted information and attempted to incite the people of Nigeria and kogites in particular against the governor and the government of Kogi state. For the records, Alh. Usman Ododo campaigned on two main agenda of “Continuation & Consolidation” of projects, programs and policies of his predecessor, Alh. Yahaya Bello. Gov. Ododo upon resumption of office met all ongoing infrastructural projects at 40% completion. The governor didn't abandoned the ongoing projects rather ensure continuity and timely completion. Today, all Infrastruastructural projects in the state are now at 75% completion. The state health insurance scheme for the civil servants initiated by the past administration have been completed and lunched by Gov. Ododo within his first 100 days in office. On security, Gov. Ododo upon assumption of office took steps to rally round major stakeholders and top echelon in the nation security hierarchy including National Security Adviser (NSA) Nuhu Ribadu to present the state's impressive score cards on security in the last 8years and the new approach to sustain and build on the legacy by soliciting for the support of relevant stakeholders and placing before them his new approach and ideas to achieve the desired results. If security of life and property is the number one duty of government, then how can a responsible and reputable media house will attempt to cast aspersion on commendable action of the governor in an unprofessional manner. The governor requested and successfully secured the support of Mr President to root out criminals from the state via his meeting with National Security Adviser (NSA). Part of the new security agenda of Ododo's administration led to the procurement of over 104 operational vehicles for the local security outfit (Vigilantes), provides logistics and moral supports to other conventional security agencies in the state. This indeed have enhanced their various security operations in the last 100 days. Then we wonder if these efforts doesn't constitute an achievement before a biased media crew of Arise tv what else would have. The clearing of 8,000 hectares of land for the new farming season by the new administration was a response to the governor's impressive agricultural developmental agenda. This is coming at a time the nation urgently needs to increase her food production capacity, crash the hike in food items and ease the sufferings of Nigerians with support from the Federal Government of Nigeria and other international development partners. Kogi along with 3 other states from the north were selected to benefits from some specific agricultural programs of the federal government. This rare opportunity and achievement was sequel to the meeting between the governor and the Minister of Agriculture, Abubakar Kyari. These set of compromised journalists working with Arise tv were visibly very sad and showcases failed efforts to incite the people of Kogi state against the state lawmakers and cast aspersion on them in a way that portray them of being lacking in their oversight functions to check-mate the governor. While I sympathized with these set of biased journalists from Arise tv for poorly executing the evil agenda of opposition elements in the state, I made bold to advice the broadcasting station to desist forthwith from such a frutile adventure in order to maintain the noble qualities of the journalism profession. They need to be enlightened that distinguish members of Kogi State House House of Assembly cannot oppose to the governor's genuine steps to diligently implement the state's “Economic Development Roadmap Agenda” which they passionately perused, made contributions and passed into law with the former governor, Alh. Yahaya Bello. Perhaps they're also disappointed that the state lawmakers are not in conflict of interest with the executive as witnessed recently in some states. Finally, I condemn in strong terms the unprofessional conduct of the station's presenters of “THE MORNING SHOW” program on 9th May, 2024, dissemination of hateful information against the governor of Kogi state Alh. Ahmed Ododo and deliberately misrepresentation of facts in a way to ridicule the governor and make caricature of his explicit achievements in office using Arise tv broadcasting station. Hon. Zakari Yusuf (Nescafe) is a member of Kogi State House Assembly (8th Assembly) representing Okene II Constituency. |
Politics / Breaking News: Public Announcement On The Abducted Kogi State Custech Students by Sheezy(m): 10:22am On May 12 |
BREAKING NEWS: KOGI STATE GOVERNMENT OF NIGERIA PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT ON THE ABDUCTED CUSTECH STUDENTS This is to inform the general public that some of the students abducted by gun men at the Confluence University of Science and Technology, Osara have been rescued safely by local hunters and other security agents, hours after the Executive Governor of the State, His Excellency Alh Ahmed Usman Ododo visited the institution to assure parents of his commitment to rescuing the students. Local vigilante men and security agents engaged the kidnappers in a fierce shootout and the kidnappers succumbed to superior firepower and escaped with gun wounds, leaving the kidnapped students who also ran in different directions to avoid being caught up in the fire exchange. Many of the students kidnapped and even other people in captivity have been rescued and taken to medical facilities for proper attention, while many others were also rescued in the early hours of today. Security agents are currently combing the forests to ensure all the kidnapped students are found and brought home safely. In the sporadic gun battle to rescue our dear students, a local hunter and a DSS operative sustained injuries and they are currently receiving medical attention. We commend our local hunters and all the conventional security agents for their bravery and gallantry. Of special commendation is the DSS for acting on credible intelligence to coordinate a fearless confrontation on the outlaws. The security agencies have once again demonstrated why Kogi State will remain an uncomfortable place for bandits, kidnappers and other criminal elements. The success recorded so far is a clear testament of the readiness of Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo to ensure adequate and uncompromising security for the people of Kogi State. We urge residents to report anyone with gun wounds found in their communities to law enforcement agents. Kingsley Femi Fanwo Hon. Commissioner for Information and Communications 12/05/2024 |
Politics / Governor Ododo Visits Custech, Vows To Secure Safe Return Of Abducted Students by Sheezy(m): 4:25pm On May 11 |
GOVERNOR ODODO VISITS CUSTECH, VOWS TO SECURE SAFE RETURN OF ABDUCTED STUDENTS Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo has vowed to secure the safe return of students of the Confluence University of Science and Technology (CUSTECH) Osara, who were abducted from the university campus on Thursday. Governor Ododo made this known when he visited the university campus on an assessment of the security situation in the wake of the security breach on the campus that led to the abduction of the students. Governor Ododo assured that every necessary step including non-kinetic measures have been activated to ensure the safe return of the abducted students. While assuring members of the university community of efforts by the government to improve the existing security architecture on the campus, Governor Ododo promised that he will do whatever it takes to return all the abducted students back to the university and to reunite them with their families and friends. “It is our duty as a government to protect lives and property in all parts of the state. We are prepared to protect the students and that is why we allowed the students to stay on the campus. "We installed CCTV cameras in all the classrooms and the entire perimeter of the university campus yet on the day of the attack, our investigation so far revealed that all the cameras were switched off and this can only be attributed to sabotage by internal collaborators. Our security agencies are on their heels and investigation is ongoing. All our students shall return safely and the perpetrators shall be brought to book”, the Governor assured. Speaking further on the ongoing rescue efforts, Governor Ododo disclosed that there will be regular review of the operation as more facts emerge from the investigation. According to the Governor: “I am here to see things myself; to assess the situation and also to review the ongoing operation that will ensure the safe return of the students to the school. What is most important now is how to rescue our students unhurt. "We have the right information at our disposal but we can’t put all that out in the media. I want the parents and students to be calm as we are making concerted effort to secure the return of the students.” He commended the security agencies for their gallantry in minimizing the impact of the attack by preventing the attackers from gaining access to the university hostels, stressing that nothing will be spared to bring back the students and to prevent a repeat of such unfortunate attack on the university campus and elsewhere in the state. Ismaila Isah Special Adviser on Media to the Governor May 11, 2024
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Politics / Sgf Senator George Akume Receives Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo by Sheezy(m): 1:31pm On May 08 |
SECRETARY TO THE GOVERNMENT OF THE FEDERATION, SENATOR GEORGE AKUME RECEIVES KOGI STATE GOVERNOR, AHMED USMAN ODODO ON A COURTESY VISIT TO THE SGF’S OFFICE IN ABUJA Ismaila Isah 4 Likes 2 Shares
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Politics / Governor Ododo In Omala, Vows To Clear All Criminal Enclaves In The Area by Sheezy(m): 8:09pm On May 04 |
Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo, on Saturday stormed communities previously overtaken by criminal elements in Omala local government area with a commitment to clear all criminal enclaves in the area. Governor Ododo who visited Bagaji-Odo, Agojeju-Ododo and Bagana communities which have been targeted by assailants in recent times promised to facilitate the establishment of Forward Operation Base by the Nigerian Army in the area in line with the determination of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to confront security challenges in all parts of Nigeria. While in Bagana, Governor Ododo decried the senseless killings and destruction of property in the community due to excessive greed and selfish interests of some leaders in the community who allegedly invite criminals from neighbouring communities to attack perceived enemies. Governor Ododo promised to restore peace to Bagana community, assuring that all those behind attacks in Bagana will not go unpunished. The caretaker chairman of Omala local government, Honourable Mark Edibo said conflict over control of natural resources led to the unrest that has brought wanton destruction of lives and property upon Bagana community and appealed to Governor Ododo to come to the aid of the community by providing enabling environment to restore the once thriving economy in the area. Earlier during his visit to Agojeju-Ododo, Governor Ododo sympathized with the people of the community over recent spate of attacks that claimed lives and property in the community. The Governor promised to make wide ranging interventions in the area, by addressing security lapses in the community and the construction of Idrisu-Okpotala-Bagaji-Odo-Agojeju-Odo road to ensure security of farmlands and access to markets for farm produce in the area. In his remarks, the Atta Igala, His Royal Majesty Mathew Alaji Opaluwa commended Governor Ododo for identifying with the people of Omala and assured him of the continued support of the people of the state. In his welcome address, the leader of Agojeju-Odo community, Mr Elias Atabor expressed appreciation to Governor Ododo for commiserating with the community and for providing palliative for the people, noting that the Governor is the first serving Governor to have visited the community since the creation of Kogi State. Ismaila Isah Special Adviser on Media to the Governor May 4, 2024 https://twitter.com/zozaismail/status/1786778400847229438
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Politics / Breaking: Governor Ododo To Upgrade Adogo Airstrip To Cargo Airport by Sheezy(m): 5:27pm On May 02 |
Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo has announced plans by the state government to upgrade the Adogo airstrip to an international cargo airport after nearly 20 years of being inoperative. Governor Ododo disclosed this when he met with the management of the China Civil Engineering and Construction Company (CCECC) led by the Managing Director, David Wang at the government house in Lokoja. The proposed Kogi State Cargo Airport which will be executed on a Public-Private Partnership model by the Kogi state government and the CCECC is to begin with a feasibility study and consultation with stakeholders in a few weeks from now after which a project implementation committee will be constituted to see to the completion of the project. Governor Ododo told the CCECC team that the Adogo cargo airport project is of critical importance to the economic development of the state, stressing that Kogi State is endowed with huge agricultural potential and large mineral deposits in commercial quantities that require a viable means of air transportation to be connected to markets within and outside Nigeria. The Governor expressed optimism that the completion of the proposed cargo airport in Adogo is a strategic project that will further advance the economic development agenda of his administration by linking Kogi State to gateways of economic activities through intermodal transportation system like the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja and the Warri-Itakpe-Abuja rail line when fully completed. Governor Ododo further noted that ongoing road projects including feeder roads in rural communities which are bearers of key agricultural and mineral resources would find true expression in economic viability when connected to the proposed cargo airport in the state. In his response, the Managing Director of CCECC, David Wang assured Governor Ododo of his commitment to deliver on the proposed project as soon as the feasibility study and other assessments and consultations required are completed by the government. Ismaila Isah Special Adviser on Media to the Governor May 2, 2024 https://twitter.com/zozaismail/status/1786068639667441675
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Politics / May Day: Governor Ododo Extends Health Insurance To Kogi LG Workers by Sheezy(m): 10:00am On May 02 |
Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo has said his administration will conclude ongoing negotiations with the organized labour over the implementation of minimum wage for workers in the state. 2 Likes
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Politics / The Kogi Agenda Prevailed, Time For Greater Achievements - Usman Ododo by Sheezy(m): 12:26pm On Jan 28 |
TEXT OF THE INAUGURAL ADDRESS BY HIS EXCELLENCY, AHMED USMAN ODODO, THE EXECUTIVE GOVERNOR OF KOGI STATE ON SATURDAY THE 27TH OF JANUARY, 2024 PROTOCOL: 1. Fellow Kogites, on this auspicious day, I stand before you on the solid foundation of unity which paved the way for the collective trust bestowed on me to lead our dear state at this time in our history. 3 Likes
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Politics / Re: Governor Shettima Gives Sallah Rams To Female Traders (Photos) by Sheezy(m): 6:04am On Aug 21, 2018 |
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Business / Re: How Can I Grow My Digital Marketing Business And To Compete With The Big Names by Sheezy(m): 4:00pm On Jun 08, 2017 |
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Business / How Can I Grow My Digital Marketing Business And To Compete With The Big Names by Sheezy(m): 2:08pm On Jun 08, 2017 |
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Business / Diamondbank Rewards 35 Diamondxtra Customers With 1M, 2M Cash This Season! by Sheezy(m): 1:32pm On Dec 23, 2013 |
Diamond Bank has announced a Year-end special draw, under the DiamondXtra Reward Scheme, to reward loyal customers of its DiamondXtra account. 35 customers would win N1million each, 1 customer will win N2million and the luckiest customer will win Salary4Life (earns N100,000 every month for 20 years). The Draw will hold at the Iron and Building Materials Market, Orile Iganmu, Lagos, on Friday, December 27, 2013. Well I hope i get to be among the lucky customers this period. I Just imagine what Salary4life will do for me. |
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The web designer who will work as my assistant, must be good and willing to try out new things. I am willing to pay N15,000 a month bear in mind that you might not have alot to do. send cv to gettiwilliams@yahoo.com |
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