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The National Directorate of Employment (NDE) hereby announces the commencement of the second phase of the Renewed Hope Employment Initiative. This initiative aims to provide vocational, digital, agricultural, and entrepreneurial training to unemployed and underemployed individuals seeking to become self-reliant. Application portal opens from July 28th, 2025 and closes August 11th, 2025. Interested persons are to visit www.nde.gov.ng  or nderegistrationportal.ng to apply. Application is to be done online compulsorily You can also Visit the NDE State Office at: No. 2 Nathaniel Ajigi Road, Off Ganaja Road, Gadumo-Lokoja for more information, Note that this message is for  unemployed persons in Kogi State  Mrs. Ochimana Ilebaye Christiana  State Coordinator, NDE Kogi State.  Announcer.

A Prominent daughter of Kogi State, Erelu of Apata land, and Diasporal. Barrister Elizabeth Schule has taken a clinical assessment of Kogi State under the political leadership of the Chief servant, of the state governor, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo as  working in human, infrastructure and security development of the state. The legal luminary who gave the assessment on the sideline of the recent happenings in the state, stated that Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo led administration's track record in humongous investment in security and checkmate the unholy and ungodly  operations of terrorists, banditry, robbery and  kidnapping is yielding positive results. Barrister Elizabeth Schule said the the present government under the watch of Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo is spendings and politically  eliminating insecurity in Oworo land, and the State at large, which is in compliance with section 14 of 1999 Nigerian Constitution as amended as  sole responsibility of gov...

The Management of Kogi State Polytechnic, Lokoja wishes to inform all candidates seeking admission into the institution for the 2025/2026 Academic Session that registration for the Post-UTME screening exercise will commence on Wednesday, 16th July 2025 and close on Wednesday, 20th August 2025. A. AVAILABLE PROGRAMMES SCHOOL OF AGRICULTURAL TECHNOLOGY  Agricultural Technology Animal Health and Production Technology Horticultural Technology SCHOOL OF APPLIED SCIENCES  Computer Science Science Laboratory Technology Statistics SCHOOL OF ART, DESIGN AND PRINTING  Fine Art Industrial Design  Fashion Design & Clothing Technology Printing Technology SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY  Agricultural & Bio-Environmental Engineering Technology Civil Engineering Technology Computer Engineering Technology Electrical/Electronics Engineering Technology Foundry Engineering Technology Mechanical Engineering Technology Mechatronics Engineering Technology Metallur...

The Management of Kogi State Polytechnic, Lokoja wishes to inform all candidates seeking admission into the institution for the 2025/2026 Academic Session that registration for the Post-UTME screening exercise will commence on Wednesday, 16th July 2025 and close on Wednesday, 20th August 2025. A. AVAILABLE PROGRAMMES SCHOOL OF AGRICULTURAL TECHNOLOGY  Agricultural Technology Animal Health and Production Technology Horticultural Technology SCHOOL OF APPLIED SCIENCES  Computer Science Science Laboratory Technology Statistics SCHOOL OF ART, DESIGN AND PRINTING  Fine Art Industrial Design  Fashion Design & Clothing Technology Printing Technology SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY  Agricultural & Bio-Environmental Engineering Technology Civil Engineering Technology Computer Engineering Technology Electrical/Electronics Engineering Technology Foundry Engineering Technology Mechanical Engineering Technology Mechatronics Engineering Technology Metallur...

Education is the backbone of every developed society, and Distinguished Senator Sunday Steve Karimi is proving once again that he truly understands this. Through the Senator Karimi Education Foundation, the second edition of his Bursary Scheme is now open to support 1,390 students of Kogi West origin currently studying in higher institutions across Nigeria. ✅ Number of Beneficiaries: 1,390 students ✅ Amount: ₦100,000 per student 📅 Application Period: 1st – 31st August, 2025 🌐 Apply at: www.sundaykarimi.com This is not just financial support. It's an act of visionary leadership a practical way of building a smarter, stronger, and more competitive Kogi West. While others talk, Senator Karimi acts. His investment in education reflects a belief that when the youth are educated, the entire region prospers. Let’s make sure no eligible student is left behind, Share this post, Inform your friends and family and Encourage students to apply early. Senator Karimi is not waiting ...

A Kogi Born Musician and Story Teller, Juwon Demas Olorunnipa, popularly known as "Jumabee" has finally released his much-anticipated album titled “Son of Margaret (SOM).”  A renowned Nigerian music star and  passionate storyteller, Hon Juwon Olorunnipa (Jumabee), who is also the Special Adviser to Kogi State Governor on Arts and Culture, describes this project as more than just music, saying it is a heartfelt journey through his life, memories, struggles, and triumphs. "This is beyond music, this is my story, my moments, my pains, and everything that made me the Son of Margaret," he shared. The album captures a raw, soulful reflection of Jumabee’s personal and artistic evolution, blending powerful lyrics with rich soundscapes to deliver an emotional and inspiring body of work. Fans and music lovers can now stream the album via the official link: https://jumabee.fanlink.tv/som Kindly enjoy, connect with the message, and don’t forget to share. 

A delegation from Kogi State Ministry of Health has visited Ministry of Mercy Medical Centre Orphanage home,  Lokoja,  for Nutritional Screening of the  children and donated food items to prevent malnutrition of the orphans. The screening entails using some basic tools to assess their nutritional status. Speaking during the visit, the state commissioner of Health, Doctor Abdulkazeez Adams Adeiza said the initiative was part of  Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo's efforts to provide basic and essential health services to the people including children, women and vulnerables, hence the need to visite the Ministry of Mercy Medical Centre Orphanage home,  Lokoja, to screen the orphans  for malnutrition status and donate the nutritional items to ensure their healthy living. Doctor Abdulkazeez emphasized that nutrition is an important indices of health, stressing that the ministry has earlier visited several other orphanage homes across the state and provided...

In a proactive move to enhance safety of lives and properties across tertiary institutions in Kogi State, the State Governor, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo's led administration has donated advanced security gadgets to Kogi State Polytechnic, covering both the Lokoja and Itakpe Campus.  The donation includes installation of modern CCTV surveillance cameras, lithium-powered torchlights and rapid response scooters, aimed at strengthening campus security infrastructure. The initiative reflects the Governor's commitment to the safety of students, staff and educational facilities across Kogi State. The items were formally handed over to the Polytechnic management on Thursday 3rd July , 2025 by Engineer Sani Isah of SufPay Limited, who handled  the project.  Engr. Isah stated that the items were carefully chosen to meet the specific security needs of the institution. According to Engr Isah, “the CCTV cameras will ensure real-time monitoring of critical areas, the lithium-...