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Kogi Auditor-General for LG Recieves ANAN’s Award of Fellowship The Association of National Accountant of Nigeria (ANAN) has concluded plans to confer Award of Fellowship on Kogi State Auditor-General for Local Government, Honourable Siyaka Yakubu Adabenege popularly known as Fancy. While delivering letter of nomination to the awardee yesterday, the Chairman of Kogi State chapter of ANAN, Alhaji Ahmed Tijani Oricha who led the delegation noted that Honourable Yakubu has been a shining example in accounting profession through exhibition of high ethical and professional standard. The ANAN delegation also used the opportunity to congratulate the Auditor-General for Local Government for…

Insecurity: Governor Ododo Launches Metropolitan Quick Response (MQR) Squad in Kogi In a bid to tame the upsurge of criminal activities in Kogi State, Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo has launched a security initiative named Metropolitan Quick Response Squad to combat hoodlums across the state. According to the Special Adviser to the Governor on Media and Publicity, Hon. Ismaila Isah, the new initiative will operate in partnership with the Nigeria Police Force to establish formidable joint task force. While officially unveiling the squad at the Government House in Lokoja, Governor Ododo restated the commitment of his administration to dealing decisively with…

Students’ Welfare Remains Governor Ododo’s Top Priority, Says Nihi Oladele The Special Adviser to Kogi State Governor on Youths and Student Matters, Comrade Oladele John Nihi has reaffirmed that the administration of his principal is committed to meeting the needs and welfare of Kogi youths and students across the state and beyond. Comrade Nihi who was the Chief Press Secretary (CPS) to Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo before his elevation to the new office of Special Adviser said the Governor is poised to enhancing academic experience of the youths by implementing various initiatives to support the education sector in the state.…

Governor Ododo, President Tinubu Chart Measures to Combat Food Insufficiency, Others Concerned about the welfare of the people of Kogi State and Nigeria at large, Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo has today visited President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to chart workable ways to ameliorating food insecurity and dilapidated federal roads. The meeting which took place earlier today at the Nigeria Seat of Power (Aso Rock) was reported to have lasted for hours where the two leaders extensively discussed other critical matters of national importance. Hillcrest TV further gathered via a viral media statement by Hon. Ismaila Isah, the Special…

Kogi First Lady Commends Nigeria’s First Lady Over Intervention in Education Kogi’s First Lady, Mrs Sefinat Usman Ododo has lauded the the Nigeria’s First Lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu for her inventiveness intended at improving the atmosphere of learning and promoting access to education for Nigerian children under the Renewed Hope Initiative. Her Excellency, Mrs. Sefinat Ododo is also the Coordinator of the Renewed Hope Initiative in Kogi State. She gave the commendation at the flag-off of the distribution of writing materials to students and pupils of the Police Officers’ Wives Association (POWA) International Children School in Abuja by Nigeria’s First…

Stop the witchhunt against fmr Gov Bello, Kogi gov’t to EFCC …says state funds not stolen …accuses anti-graft of being used to hound the ex-governor Kogi State Government has called on the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to stop its campaign of calumny against the immediate past Governor, Alhaji Yahaya Bello. This is contained in a press statement signed by the state commissioner for information and communications, Kingsley Fanwo on Friday. The statement’s heading reads; “We Vehemently Reject Surreptitious Attempts by the EFCC to Falsely Tell the World Kogi State Funds were Stolen,” with the rider; “EFCC must stop…

Kogi Govt Recovers 53 Stolen Transformers, Talks Tough On Perpetrators Kogi State Government said it has made frantic effort to recover 53 stolen transformers meant for electrification of rural communities, warning perpetrators to desist from intentional sabotage to private and government properties or face the full wrath of the law. This was revealed through a press statement issued by Hon. Ismail Isah, the Special Adviser Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo while making assessment of security situation in the state. While commending the security operatives in the state for being steadfast in the discharge of their duties effectively and…

KGSG Establishes Additional Ministry, Appoints 2 New Commissioners, Others Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo has approved the creation of a new ministry named “Ministry of Innovation Science & Technology.” This was contained in a statement issued by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Mrs Folashade Arike Ayoade on Thursday in Lokoja, the state capital. According to the statement, Governor Ododo also appointed two new commissioners, Dr. Adeniyi Helen Aderibigbe to head the new ministry, while Mr. Atuluku Victor Levi would serve as the Commissioner for the Ministry of Transportation. The statement reads: “In furtherance to the establishment…

KGSG Launches Ten-Year Strategic Healthcare Plan … Set to Revamp 63 Primary Healthcare Centres Across 21 LGAs Kogi State Government has launched a ten-year strategic plan aimed at enhancing healthcare delivery for civil servants and vulnerable citizens of the state. The flag off/launch of access to healthcare took place on Wednesday in Lokoja by the State Governor, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo. Hillcrest TV correspondent who were at the event confirm that the initiative is set to cater for over 32,000 beneficiaries in the formal sector and 41,587 beneficiaries under the basic healthcare provision fund. The event also marked the unveiling…

Kogi Gov’t Reads Riot Act to Criminals, Sponsors The Kogi State government has reiterated its policy of zero tolerance for bandits, kidnappers, and their sponsors across the 21 Local Government Areas of the state. The state government issued the stern warning yesterday in Lokoja through its State Security Adviser, Navy Commander Jerry Omodara (rtd), during a programme on Radio Kogi exclusively monitored by the Fancy Media Team (FMT). Omodara who specifically urged landlords to conduct thorough background checks on both existing and prospective tenants, vowed that the government of Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo would not hesitate to demolish any property…