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The Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, says his administration has released the sum of N2billion for the take off and Matriculation of the first set of students to be admitted at the Kogi State University Kabba.

Gov. Yahaya Bello made the disclosure at the 6th and 7th convocation of the Federal University Lokoja, says because of the veritable place of education, his administration has consistently allocated 30% budgetary allocation to the funding of education sector in the past seven years.

Gov. Bello assured that education will continue to occupy the front burner and enjoy the priority of his administration in view of the importance it attaches to the sector.

The Governor who was represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Dr. Folashade Ayoade Arike, said his administration has established two Universities in the second term of it administration.

He mentioned that the Confluence University Osara and the newly established Kogi State University Kabba, are waxing stronger by the day, assured that the Universities would complement the level of quality education the Federal University Lokoja is offering to indigenes of the State.

As a way of repositioning the Kogi State University Kabba to hit the ground running and attain a world class University, his administration he disclosed released the sum of N2billion for it to take off after approval by the National University Commission, said in the next few weeks, the first set of students would be matriculated by the University.

He expressed optimism that the State University would serve as relieve to the Federal University Lokoja in terms of admission of indigenes of the State who are seeking admission into higher institutions.

Similarly, Gov. Bello disclosed that his administration has made education free at all primary and secondary schools, including the payment of WAEC, NECO and JAMB for the Students, this he explained underscores the importance it places to the education of the leaders of tomorrow.
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Kogi State Governor, His Excellency Yahaya Bello, CON, paid a Royal visit to the Atta Igala and President of the Kogi State Traditional Council of Chiefs, His Royal Majesty, Alaji Mathew Opaluwa Ogwuche-akpa, CFR, at the Atta Palace in Idah on Saturday.

The governor, in companies of the APC governorship candidate for November 11 polls , Ododo Ahmed Usman and other party stalwarts were warmly received by the Atta and other traditional rulers in the area.
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During the visit, Governor Bello expressed the purpose of his visit, which was to introduce the APC candidate for the November 11 governorship election, Ododo Ahmed Usman, and to seek the Royal and fatherly blessings of the Atta.

“Your Majesty, Ga’aba idu, I am here this morning to present to you the candidate of our party for the November 11 governorship election, Ododo Ahmed Usman, who, by the special grace of God, will be my successor. I have come to seek your blessings. Ga’aba Idu, you are a man of peace, and your reign heralds peace and prosperity in Igala kingdom. Igala is one of the most revered and respected ethnic groups in Nigeria, and Igala sons and daughters all over the world are making the kingdom and the state proud. Igala is not a race to be dragged into the mud by a selfish few. Ga’aba Idu, we have our rally in Antigua today, and we have decided to come to your palace first to pay homage and seek your blessings. I have immense respect and care for traditional rulers, and I have no doubt that Ododo will do even more when he becomes the governor of Kogi State,” he stated.
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The Atta Igala, His Royal Majesty Alaji Mathew Opaluwa Ogwuche-akpa, CFR, assured the governor and his entourage of a peaceful campaign in Igala land. He urged politicians and their supporters to conduct themselves according to the rules, emphasizing that anyone who resorts to violence will suffer its consequences.

The Atta offered his blessings to Governor Yahaya Bello and Ododo Ahmed Usman, expressing confidence that their campaign would be successful.

ONOGWU Muhammed
Chief Press Secretary to the Governor
October 21, 2023
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Ongoing road rehabilitations in Lokoja metropolis by the Kogi State Government.

The Kogi State Road Maintenance Agency (KOGROMA) has the mandate of His Excellency Governor Yahaya Bello to give more than 10 roads in the state capital the needed attention immediately.

Update: Picture 1 is the completed road work at Lokoja Government Reserved Area (G.R.A) while Pictures 2 and 3 show ongoing work at Aniebo Quarters, Lokoja, a mass housing estate built over 20yrs ago. This is the first time it is receiving any attention from the State Government.

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Kogi State Governor, His Excellency Yahaya Bello, CON, attends the second day event of the 3rd edition of Governor Yahaya Bello (GYB) Seminar for Nigeria’s Political and Crime Correspondents/Editors holding in Abuja.

ONOGWU Muhammed
Chief Press Secretary to the Governor

September 23, 2023
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Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi State has issued a prompt directive to the Ministry of Works in the state to commence the rehabilitation of the Ogori-Ageva road, situated in the Central Senatorial District. The governor made this announcement while welcoming members of the PDP who have defected to the APC and other stakeholders from the area at the Banquet Hall of his office, Lugard House, Lokoja, on Monday.
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Governor Bello, while expressing his gratitude to the people of Ogori Magongo for their support during his administration, highlighted that one of his key initiatives during his first term in office was the electrification of Ogori which he believed will transform the socio-economic lives of the people. He noted that this had been a concern of his even before becoming governor and was fulfilled in achieving it. Furthermore, Governor Bello praised Honorable Goke Oparison, the chairman of Ogori Magongo local government area, for his commendable stewardship, particularly in the area of security.

The governor assured the people that his administration would continue to work diligently until the end of his tenure, emphasizing that Ogori Magongo would remain a focal point of his attention. Governor Bello extended a warm welcome to those who have joined the APC, assuring them of equal opportunities alongside the existing party members and encouraging their active participation in Ododo’s election campaign.
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Former Ogori Magongo local government chairman, lauded Governor Yahaya Bello for his exemplary leadership and the good governance experienced in the state under his administration. Daudu, a former Assembly member, also commended Governor Bello for his inclusive, equal, and fair leadership.

Additionally, the immediate past chairman of the People’s Democratic Party in Ogori Magongo local government area expressed that the decision of opposition party members in Ogori to join the ruling APC in Kogi State was driven by their belief that the people would benefit more by collaborating to support the APC governorship candidate in the upcoming November 11 election. He also praised Governor Bello’s leadership as a source of pride for the people.

Notable leaders among the defectors included Ogori/Magongo PDP Party Chairman – Hon. Emmanuel Olufade, Former PDP LG Secretary Ogori/Magongo – Hon. David Shado, Ogori/Magongo LGA PDP Chieftain – Hon. David Black Olowu, Former PDP LG Legal Adviser, Ogori/Magongo PDP- Hon. Sunday Akpata, Former PDP LG Financial Secretary Ogori/Magongo – Hon. Taiye Owolabi Paul, and many others.

ONOGWU Muhammed
Chief Press Secretary to the Governor
September 4, 2023
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Kogi State Governor, His Excellency Yahaya Bello, hosted the members of the All Progressives Congress National Working Committee (NWC) in Lokoja on Saturday, September 2, 2023.

In his opening address, the governor emphasized that the party has excelled in delivering good governance in the state. He expressed confidence that the people of Kogi State would turn out in large numbers to vote for the party’s gubernatorial candidate, Ododo Ahmed Usman on November 11, 2023.
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The NWC, under the leadership of the National Chairman of the party, Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, officially inaugurated the National Campaign Council for the upcoming governorship elections in Kogi State.

The event drew the presence of prominent party figures, political leaders, and key stakeholders, including Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State (Chairman of the campaign council), Governor Abdulrazaq Abdulrahman of Kwara (Co-chairman), Governor Babajide Sanwo-olu of Lagos State (Co-chairman), Governor Mohammed Bago of Niger State (Co-chairman), Deputy Governor Sam Ode of Benue State, former Governor Anayo Rochas Okorocha of Imo State, Prince Toye Cole, and various other distinguished guests.
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Following the council’s inauguration, it reassured the people of Kogi State of an assured victory at the polls and urged them to actively engage in a non-violent, door-to-door campaign in support of the party’s candidate, Hon. Ododo Ahmed Usman.

The ceremony also witnessed the unveiling of the candidate’s manifesto “Consolidation & Continuity ‘24”

ONOGWU Muhammed
Chief Press Secretary to the Governor

September 2, 2023
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Our New Direction Administration has achieved a lot in terms of infrastructural development, education, healthcare, agriculture, and security. We have constructed roads and bridges, provided electricity to many communities, revitalized the educational system, repositioned our healthcare system to provide quality and affordable healthcare to our people, and provided support to farmers to boost agricultural output in the State.

We have also made great strides in the area of security.

We have invested in training and equipping our security agencies to effectively combat crime and criminality in the state. The result is that we have been able to significantly reduce incidences of kidnapping, armed robbery, and other forms of criminal activities in the State.
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We will not rest on our oars until we achieve total security for all citizens in the State. I am fully aware that success without a successor is merely delayed failure, which is why the GYB political family is working around the clock to ensure that our next Governor is not only one trained and conversant in the system, but somebody who possesses proven capacity to sustain and accelerate the pace of development that I have set over the last seven and a half years.

My Government, my Cabinet and our great party, the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kogi State are united in our commitment to Consolidation and Continuity of the massive developmental strides which we have accomplished across the length and breadth of Kogi State. Accordingly, we have chosen a fitting flagbearer, practically a consensus candidate, for the 2023 Kogi State Gubernatorial Elections slated for November 11.

Our choice is Ododo Ahmed Usman. He is a seasoned professional and an innovative leader who helped to restore sanity to the State’s Public Service and finances over the years. He is a silent reformer and one of the key operatives of our New Direction Blueprint.
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If there is anyone who will resolve the present conundrum we currently have with workforce and wages at all levels, it is him. I assure you that Ododo Ahmed Usman is well-prepared for Governance. I have full confidence in his ability to make sure that the legacies of the New Direction Agenda continue to expand exponentially and to massively benefit every Kogite after I leave office on January 27th, 2024.

I commend him to you and specifically request that you transfer to him the usual overwhelming electoral support which you have always given to me.

Yahaya Bello,
CON Executive Governor of Kogi State.

For detailed view of the Manifesto, click the image below.
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Happy birthday to the people’s Governor His Excellency, Alhaji Yahaya Adoza Bello.

Wishing you more years of great achievements, health, and noble heights.

We pray that God will continue to shine His light of benevolence on You.
Happy birthday, Your Excellency.
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