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After receiving the appointment letter, Gov. Ododo’s COS guarantees efficient coordination. After being sworn in, Hon. Ali Bello, the newly appointed Chief of Staff to Kogi State Governor Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, received his employment letter from Mrs. Folashade Arike Ayoade, the State Government’s Secretary. At their brief meeting on Friday at the SSG office in Lokoja, the Chief of Staff received well wishes from the SSG, who also asked him to fulfil his duties to the best of his abilities. The SSG expressed confidence that Hon. Ali Bello would do a fantastic job of carrying out Governor Ododo’s mandate.…

Kogi State Governor Usman Ododo: The Blossoming Flower of Hope for the Confluence Through the thick and thin, he weathered the known and unknown storm of politicking, traversed the nooks and cranny of Kogi State, consulted widely beyond party affiliations and today, he is the fifth democratically elected Governor of Kogi State. Such encapsulates the inspiring story of the former Kogi State Auditor-General for Local Government, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo who polled a total number of 446,237 valid votes cast in the November 11, 2023 governorship election to clinch the coveted seat at Lugard House. When Alhaji Ododo, who was…

KOGI SOCIAL MEDIA AWARDS: DR USMAN BAGS KOGI BEST INSTITUTION HEAD AWARD, COMMENDS CONVENERS OVER CONSISTENCY The Rector of Kogi State Polytechnic, Lokoja, Dr. Salisu Ogbo Usman has been awarded as “Kogi Best Institution Head”for his outstanding performance and in recognition of his consistent presence online and numerous impacts created through the Kogi Social Media Space. The award, in its Seventh edition held on Saturday 3rd February, 2024 at the Majesty International College Hall, Lokoja was presented to Dr. Usman along with winners of other categories. Dr. Usman who was represented by Mr. Tairu Momoh chaired the annual event themed…

ABRIDGED CITATION OF SALISU OGBO USMAN, PhD, FCIA, FABEN, RECTOR, KOGI STATE POLYTECHNIC, LOKOJA Dr Salisu Ogbo Usman was born in Ankpa Local Government Area of Kogi State. He obtained his First School Leaving Certificate and Senior School Certificates from Ankpa LGA. He obtained B.Sc in Political Science and MSc Political Science from Bayero University, Kano and University of Ilorin, respectively. He obtained PhD in Political Economy and Development Studies from Nasarawa State University, Keffi. Dr. Usman Ogbo, as he is fondly called, started his public service career with the University of Ilorin as an Administrative Officer from where he…

Aside from school construction and renovation, our main focus in this new era is monitoring and supervision, according to the Kogi Education Commissioner. Hon Wemi Jones Kogi State Commissioner for Education Science and Technology, says his Ministry’s job in this new administration will be to focus primarily on school monitoring and oversight. The Commissioner made the remark in an interview with Newsmen, saying that after achieving so much in terms of educational infrastructure, the Ministry will work to improve the Inspectorate division. Hon Wemi Jones Kogi State Commissioner  stated that the State Government, under the leadership of Alhaji Usman Ahmed…

Rt Honourable Aliyu Umar Yusuf; doing Lokoja II Proud as Kogi Assembly Speaker Lawmaking is a craft and an art, just as leaders may not be born but made. However, in some leaders, you find individuals ready to go the extra-miles through dedication and sacrifices to ensure comfort for their people. The Speaker of the 8th Assembly in Kogi State, Rt Hon Aliyu Umar Yusuf fits the bill. Rt Honourable Aliyu Umar Yusuf; Born on the 14th of March,1969 in Lokoja, the lawmaker, who presently represents Lokoja II is a man that need no introduction anywhere in Lokoja Local Government…

Recess, opportunity to feel pulse of our constituents – Kogi Assembly Speaker The Speaker of Kogi State House of Assembly, Rt Honourable Aliyu Umar Yusuf has described the recess being embarked upon by the members of the State House of Assembly as an opportunity for the legislators to refresh and hear from those whose mandate they have to represent them. He stated this in a press statement signed and made available to journalists by the Chief Press Secretary to the Speaker, Yabagi Mohammed. According to the Speaker, members of the current Assembly are people of high integrity with commitment towards…

The Speaker of Kogi State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Aliyu Umar Yusuf has applauded the set of new appointees in the cabinet of Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo, especially the commissioners and others, describing them as technocrats who understand their assignments. He stated this in a press statement signed and made available to the media by the Chief Press Secretary to the Speaker, Yabagi Mohammed. Rt Honourable Umar, who noted that the decision of the Governor to hit the ground running shows he was prepared immediately the results of the November 11 gubernatorial election was declared by the Independent National…

To understand the new politics stance and other pro nationals of recent times, we should look to Silicon Valley and the quantified movement of the latest generation. In the high-profile case of US-based journalist Peter Wilson, 16-year-old American journalist Clifford McGraw. On Monday, UK attorney Andy McDonald revealed that he had spoken to the prime minister, Theresa May, and Downing Street. Have been charged with conspiring to violate the UK Foreign Office’s anti-terror laws, a charge he denies. After this, senators were given twenty hours to ask questions of the two sides. Anthony Zucker: Why there could be a speedy…

To understand the new politics stance and other pro nationals of recent times, we should look to Silicon Valley and the quantified movement of the latest generation. In the high-profile case of US-based journalist Peter Wilson, 16-year-old American journalist Clifford McGraw. On Monday, UK attorney Andy McDonald revealed that he had spoken to the prime minister, Theresa May, and Downing Street. Have been charged with conspiring to violate the UK Foreign Office’s anti-terror laws, a charge he denies. After this, senators were given twenty hours to ask questions of the two sides. Anthony Zucker: Why there could be a speedy…