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School Adoption Program: Expert urges governors to emulate Kogi
The Human Capital Development expert and consultant, Dr. Victoria Daaor has urged the state Governors in the North-Central to buy into the idea of the school adoption and mentorship program of Kogi State.
The Human Capital Development expert made the appeal during the north-central Human Capital Development Regional Conference at Lafia, Nasarawa State
She stated that the state government and the ministry of education can reach out and appeal to the well meaning and the spirited individuals within the state to come invest in education that education is a very large and very complex project that only state can’t do alone
The expert stressed that recently, the Kogi State Government launched School Adoption and mentorship program through the ministry of education, Science and Technology and the program has impacted on the education growth in kogi state, pointing out that many philanthropist in the state have invested millions of naira to education through the program
HIGHLIGHTS OF ACHIEVEMENTS OF THE BUHARI ADMINISTRATION
Under President Buhari, Nigeria has seen the most ambitious legislative programme in its history. Several landmark Bills have been passed or amended in the last seven years, including the following:
-16 Constitution Amendment Bills(March 2023)
-Business Facilitation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act, 2022
-Electoral Act (Amendment) Act, 2022
-Defence Research and Development Bureau Act, 2022
-Nigerian Copyright Act, 2022
-Nigerian Tourism Development Authority Act, 2022
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You’ll Be Victorious, Asiwaju Assures Ododo
The President-elect, Senator Bola Ahmed Tinubu has bestowed his blessings upon Hon. Ododo Ahmed Usman, OAU, the APC Gubernatorial candidate for Kogi 2023, while assuring him of victory at the November polls.
During Ododo’s visit to his residence in Abuja on Saturday, Asiwaju urged party members in the state to work towards the party’s victory at the polls. He stated that Kogi has been an APC stronghold with consistent electoral victories since 2015 and expressed no doubt that Ododo would emerge victorious in November. The President-elect also commended the party leadership and supporters for their overwhelming victory in the last general election.
Earlier, the Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, who led Ododo on the visit, said that party members chose Ododo as the candidate based on his capacity, competence, and ability to lead effectively. He assured Asiwaju that the people of Kogi State would vote for consolidation, which Ododo’s candidacy represents, having witnessed the progress made in the state in the last seven years.
On April 14, 2023, the Kogi State APC Primary Election Committee declared Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo as the winner of the Kogi APC Governorship Primary Election, having garnered 78,704 votes to defeat other contestants in the race.
ONOGWU Mohammed
Chief Press Secretary to the Governor
April 29, 2023
BUHARI RECEIVES ODODO
President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday in his office at the presidential villa, Abuja received the APC candidate for Kogi 2023 Gubernatorial election, Ododo Ahmed Usman.
Ododo who was led by Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello was warmly received by Mr President.
President Buhari congratulated Ododo and wished him success at the general election which comes up November, 2023.
On April 14, 2023, the Kogi State APC Primary Election Committee announced Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo as the winner of the Kogi APC Governorship Primary Election, having polled 78,704 votes to defeat other contestants in the race.
ONOGWU Muhammed
Chief Press Secretary to the Governor
28/04/2023
EDUCATION IS STILL THE KEY
We are pleased with yet another milestone out of our College of Nursing and Midwifery, Obangede. A couple of years ago we helped the institution achieve 100% accreditation of all courses offered with the various regulatory bodies, now we have added to the kitty with an HND in Nursing and Midwifery.
An important corollary to this achievement is that with the removal of the dichotomy between HND and formal university degrees by the Federal Government of Nigeria, our graduates from this course will be getting the equivalent of a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing and Midwifery from any of the mainstream universities – only more hands-on and practical oriented.
It is important to us as an Administration to continuously expand both choice and access to academic opportunities for our youngsters in Kogi State, especially in the STEM courses. This always requires that we make significant investments in infrastructure and equipment in order to meet the instructional parameters for the various courses, but it is an obligation which we have happily embraced, not just in this school but in all our tertiary institutions across the State.
We consider such expenditure part of our suite of legacy projects in Education and we happily undertake them because they will continue to positively impact generations of young Kogites long after we have left the stage. It is also an ongoing transfer of our New Direction Blueprint from paper to practice.
In the same vein, we are working overtime to secure full accreditation of Medicine and Surgery at Prince Abubakar Audu University, Anyigba before we hand over. To this end we have built and adequately equipped the PAAU Teaching Hospital located in the same town. It will give me great joy indeed when that one materializes soon.
The Confluence University of Science and Technology which we founded is also breaking new grounds daily – from new infrastructure to new courses to new facilitates for learning and recreation designed to enhance the whole study experience in the burgeoning university community.
To God be the Glory!
YAHAYA BELLO
Governor of Kogi State
KOGI APC PRIMARIES: ODODO EMERGES VICTORIOUS
Ododo Ahmed Usman has emerged victorious in the APC’s primaries for the 2023 Kogi State Governorship Elections held on Friday April 14. Ododo garnered 78,704 ahead of Deedat Momodu Ozigis the closest of his 6 challengers who got 1,506 votes. The elections which held simultaneously in all 3,508 polling units across the 239 wards of the State were by the direct primaries mode and were characterized by large turnout of party faithfuls and prevalence of law and order.
It will be recalled that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has fixed the Kogi 2023 gubers for November 11 when Ododo will face the candidates of other parties for the right to lead the Confluence State for the next 4 years after the conclusion of the second term of incumbent Governor Yahaya Bello on January 27, 2024.
Kogi APC primary: Bello commends party members for turnout, orderliness
Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, has commended members of the All Progressives Congress in the state for their large turnout and orderly conduct in the ongoing party gubernatorial primary election across the 239 wards of the state.
Bello gave the commendation at his Agasa Ward, Okene Local Government Area, where he spoke to journalists during the exercise.
He also commended voters for their peaceful conduct, attributing the large turnout of voters to the peaceful environment his administration created.
The governor urged them to vote for a candidate that believed in the ‘New Direction’ administration for continuity and sustainable development for the overall good of the state.
While also commending security agents for maintaining law and order, the governor, however, urged them to be civil in their approach.
“You can see the massive turnout of party members in this ward. These are financial members with an up-to-date financial commitment to our party in line with Article 9.3 (i) and (ii) of the APC Constitution.
“From the reports I received so far, the turnout is good all over the 239 wards in the 21 local government areas of the state,” Bello said.
According to reports, the results coming in show that Hon Usman Ahmed Ododo, the immediate past Auditor-General for Local Government is in the lead.
The Fight Against Insecurity In Kogi State.
Security of lives and properties of the people of Kogi State remain a primary concern of Governor Yahaya Bello and his Administration.
In pursuit of this unchanging objective, the Government of Kogi State recently took delivery of gun trucks and other hardware to strengthen the security architecture of the state more. Governor Yahaya Bello inspects the equipment in this short video.
Easter Felicitation: Emulate Christ’s Sacrificial Life, Gov Bello Charges Christians
Kogi state Governor, Yahaya Bello has rejoiced with the Christian faithful on the occasion of the 2023 Easter celebration.
Bello who spoke in a special message on Friday through a press statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Onogwu Muhammed congratulated the Christian faithful for the successful completion of the lent season which he noted was much-needed self-denial to pray for the peace of the country and wisdom for the leaders.
“I wish to rejoice with our Christian brothers and sisters all over the world on the auspicious occasion of the 2023 Easter celebrations. As we all know, Easter is marked by Christians as a joyous holiday because it represents the gratification of the prophecies and the revelation of God’s redemptive plan for the followers of Christ”.
While urging Nigerians to remain hopeful about the nation’s progress, Bello said Easter also signifies the celebration of the defeat of death and the hope for salvation.
“In immortalizing the Resurrection of Jesus, Easter also means the celebration of the defeat of death and the hope of salvation therefore, I urge all citizens to keep faith in our leaders with prayers for a greater Nigeria”, he said
The governor added that just as the death, and resurrection of Christ signified hope for mankind, there must be a renewal of hope for our nation in this season of great challenges.
He urged Christians to reflect on critical issues affecting the nation and to continue seeking the face of God Almighty for the country so that security, unity and peace will prevail in the overall national interest.
Governor Bello who noted that the 2023 general elections, which will usher in new breeds of leaders across the country by May 29 represent a watershed for Nigeria insisted that all citizens who participated effectively in the process of electing leaders into the various offices must also commit themselves to pray for the smooth transmission of government, growth and prosperity of the country.
While assuring the Christian faithful in Kogi state of the state’s commitment to a joyous celebration free of all hitches, he added that security operatives and other collaborating agencies are working together round-the-clock to checkmate crime and secure the lives and properties of citizens.
Governor Bello urged all Christians who observe the season to find strength and solace in the sacrifice of Jesus Christ.