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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…

Bello’s Responsive Governance, Transparency, Accountability Remain our Compass – Engr Bashir Gegu Kogi State Commissioner for Solid Minerals and Natural Resources, Engr Abubakar Bashir Gegu has said that despite seemingly emerging insurmountable challenges, the government of Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo is determined to meticulously follow the progressive and sound legacy of responsive governance, transparency, accountability, and inclusiveness bequeathed by the immediate past government of Alhaji Yahaya Bello. Addressing some of his professional colleagues who came on a courtesy visit to his Lokoja residence yesterday, Engr Bashir Gegu noted that Alhaji Ododo’s government is not ready to adopt a ‘trial and…

Tribunal: Falsehood Can’t Derail Ododo’s Performance – Kogi Auditor-General for LG Kogi State Auditor-General for Local Government, Hon. Yakubu Siyaka Adabenege has reaffirmed that his principal, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo would remain resolute in his commitment to meeting the needs of the people despite the ongoing legal proceedings challenging his victory in the November 11, 2023 governorship election. Hon. Yakubu made this known recently in Abuja while reacting to the various biased narratives being fed to the public by opposition parties, particularly the Social Democratic Party (SDP). The Local Government Auditor-General noted that while others poorly utilized the November 11…

Tinubu Assures Qatari Investors of Conducive Business Environment, Warns Against Corruption President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has assured Qatar business investors of absolute conducive environment where business could thrive for the benefit of both countries. He equally emphasized his stance against corruption while urging Qatar businessmen to directly report to him in case any Nigerian government official demands for kickbacks in the course of establishing their business in Nigeria. The Nigerian President who has been consistent in wooing more business investments to his country since inception of his government made this known during Nigeria-Qatar Business and Investment Forum in Doha, just…