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Kogi First Lady Lauds Women’s Role in APC Guber Victory Wife of Kogi State Governor, Hajia Sefiya Ododo has commended Kogi women for the support they gave to her husband that led to the victory of the ruling APC at the November 2023 gubernatorial election. Hajia Sefiya gave the commendation on Tuesday while hosting women groups across the state at the Glass House in Government House, Lokoja. She said she called for the meeting to thank the women for their support, because without them, her husband would not have succeeded in clinching victory in the last governorship election. The Kogi…

Ododo Felicitates with Justice Adah on Elevation to Supreme Court Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo has felicitated with Justice Stephen Adah on his elevation to the Supreme Court of Nigeria. A statement by the Special Adviser on Media to the Kogi State Governor, Ismaila Isah said Justice Adah’s towering reputation as a quintessential jurist has earned him the meritorious elevation to the highest court in Nigeria. The Governor expressed confidence in the esteemed reputation of the eminent jurist to bring forth his wealth of experience and knowledge to the Supreme Court and in shaping the judicial landscape in…

SPEECH DELIVERED BY THE CARETAKER CHAIRMAN OF AJAOKUTA LGA AT THE FLAG OF PALLIATIVES PROVIDED BY THE STATE GOVERNMENT. Protocols It is with great pleasure and gratitude that I Hon Aliyu Ogido Haruna stand here before you today as the Caretaker Chairman of Ajaokuta LG, to not only express my appreciation but also to announce the flag-off of the palliatives provided by the state government. These palliatives have been put in place to cushion the effect of the current hardships that our people are facing. First and foremost, I want to extend my sincere thanks to His Excellency, the Executive…

Alleged Palliative Diversion: Gov Ododo Sacks Ofu LG Caretaker Chairman Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo has approved the immediate sack of the Caretaker Chairman of Ofu Local Government Area, Hon. Hassan Atawodi over issues concerning the alleged diversion of palliatives meant for the Local Government Area. A statement by the Secretary to the State Government, Mrs Folashade Ayoade Arike revealed that the Governor has also approved the immediate appointment of Musa Muhammed Lawal as the Transition Chairman of the Local Government Area. Hillcrest TV News reliably gathered that the Governor who has given strict warnings against hoarding or…

Kogi SSG Extends Support to Widows, Orphans The Secretary to Kogi State Government, Mrs Folashade Ayoade Arike (PhD) has in appreciation to God for her re-appointment reached out to orphans and widows through her pet programme, “Folashade Widows and Orphan Foundation,” and brought smiles on their faces over the weekend in Lokoja. Accompanied by friends, political associates, loyalists, members of the Standup For Women Society and her kinsmen, Mrs Ayoade visited three orphanages which are Stagi Cornerstone Orphanage, MoM’s Orphanage, and Rehoboth Children Home namely, and donated toiletries, food items, and monetary gifts. Also, after the visits to the orphanages,…

GOVERNOR ODODO CELEBRATES PUNCH @50 Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo has felicitated with the management and staff of Puch, publishers of The PUNCH, Saturday PUNCH, Sunday PUNCH, and PUNCH Online on the 50th anniversary celebration of its founding which is celebrated this year as the anniversary originally coincided with the country’s general election in March 2023. A statement signed by the Special Adviser on media to the Kogi State Governor, Ismaila Isah praised the Punch for being the bastion of excellence in journalism practice in Nigeria. The statement noted that Punch through its reputable newspaper titles has excelled as…

Kogi to Adopt Economic, Agric Policies to Ease Current Challenges, Says Auditor-General for LG Kogi State government said it has evolved systematic and workable approaches to solve emerging economic issues affecting livelihood amongst the people of the state. This was made known today by the state Auditor-General for Local Government, Honourable Yakubu Siyaka Adabenege while addressing group of political stakeholders, opinion leaders, traditional rulers and religious leaders who paid him a courtesy visit at his country home in Okaito, Okehi Local Government Area of Kogi State. The Auditor-General for Local Government who revealed that the proposed economic intervention programme would…

Okene, Lokoja Residents to Enjoy Potable Water As Govt Procures Treatment Chemicals Residents of Okene and Lokoja metropolis have been assured of restoration of stable potable water supply as Kogi State government took delivery of water treatment chemicals and other items for easy reticulation. This was made known yesterday by the State Commissioner for Water Resources, Engr. Yahaya Farouk who reiterated that Governor Usman Ododo-led administration is committed to ensuring the welfare of the people especially in the area of providing potable water. While confirming the receipt of various water treatment chemicals and other items, Engr Farouk gave the assurance…

REPRESENTATIVE SANNI EGIDI ABDULRAHEEM DONATES MORE THAN ONE MILLION CASH TO AJAOKUTA CITIZEN •••pledges continuation of alleviation of financial burden of the people 22nd Feb, 2024 In continuation of the remarkable display of public service and empathy, Hon Sanni Egidi Abdulraheem the House of Representative Member representing Ajaokuta Federal Constituency, today donates cash more than one million Naira to assist numerous constituents in desperate need of financial help. The recipient gathered at the constituency office of the Lawmaker in Township Ajaokuta, where Mr Christian Okeke led delegation of other aides to present the cash on behalf of his principal. Among…

“We’ll Overcome This Hardship Soonest,” Kogi Auditor-General For LG Assures Kogites Kogi State Auditor-General for Local Government, Hon. Yakubu Siyaka Adabenege has expressed optimism that the current hardship being experienced by Nigerians, especially the people of Kogi State would soon be a thing of the past. Hon. Yakubu made the assertion recently in Lokoja while addressing stakeholders from across the 21 Local Government Areas of the state on the immediate steps taken so far by the administration of Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo to mitigate the hardship occasioned by inflation. Affirming that the current economic realities have brought untold hardship on…