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By Stephen Adeleye  Lokoja, Feb. 1, 2025 (NAN) No fewer than 1100 households who were victims of 2024 flood disaster, have received relief items from the European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations (ECHO) intervention project, through the International Federation of Red Cross and Crescent Society (IFRC).   The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the supports were provided by ECHO through the International Federation of Red Cross and Crescent Society (IFRC) under its intervention project. The Acting Secretary, Kogi State Branch of the Nigeria Red Cross, Abdullahi Abubakar, disclosed this on Friday when his team visited the flood-affected Edegaki Community in Kogi Local Government Area.   Abubakar said the International Federation of Red Cross and Crescent Society (IFRC), had implemented series of humanitarian interventions under the ECHO project, adding that the visit was to get feedback from beneficiaries on how they utilised the items...

By Stephen Adeleye  As part of activities to commemorate his one year in office as the Executive Governor of Kogi State, Alh. Ahmed Usman Ododo, has distributed farm inputs and other equipment to rural farmers under the IFAD Value Chain Development Programme (IFAD-VCDP-AF) to boost food security in the state. The State Commissioner of Agriculture and Food Security, Hon. Timothy Ojomah, who flagged off the distribution on behalf of the Governor in Lokoja, said the farm inputs are essential for agricultural production to help farmers increase crop yields, and enhance overall efficiency in the cassava and rice value chain in the state.  Ojomah stressed that the state government's commitment to the VCDP underscored the importance that the Governor placed on agricultural development in Kogi. The commissioner noted that over 10,000 farmers across the 21 local government areas of the state, had received support through various initiatives under Ododo's administration. He ...

By Stephen Adeleye Lokoja, January 27, 2025 The Baale of Amuroland, His Highness Chief Eric Olorunjuwon Fiki, has congratulated His Excellency, Alh. Ahmed Usman Ododo, on the occasion of his one year anniversary as the Executive Governor of Kogi State. Chief Fiki gave the commendation in his congratulatory statement, made available to Journalists on Monday in Lokoja. The Amuro Baale eulogised the governor for his tireless efforts and commitment to driving unprecedented growth and development across the three Senatorial districts of Kogi State. "Congratulations to Your Excellency on your one-year anniversary in office!  "Your tireless efforts and commitment to driving growth and development across our dear State, have been truly impressive and highly commendable. "Your ability to attract and unite dignitaries across party lines and ethnic divides is a testament to your exceptional leadership. "Your dedication to the people and your vision for a brighter f...

Lokoja, January 27, 2025 The Ebira Doctors' Forum (EDF) has congratulated His Excellency, Alh. Ahmed Usman Ododo, and his Deputy Comrade Joel Oyibo Salifu, on the occasion of their one year anniversary in office. The EDF, in a congratulatory statement jointly signed by its President, Dr Zubair Kabiru; and Secretary, Dr Shaibu Moses, on Monday in Lokoja, commended the governor for the remarkable strides made in the healthcare sector in one year. "On behalf of the Ebira Doctors' Forum, we extend our warmest congratulations to His Excellency, Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo, on the momentous occasion of his first anniversary in office as the Executive Governor of Kogi State. "We commend Your Excellency on the remarkable strides made in the healthcare sector during this period.  "The consistent and timely payment of workers' salaries, including those of dedicated medical professionals, is a testament to Your Excellency's commitment to the well-being of...

Lokoja, January 27, 2025 The Etsu Lokoja, HRH Emmanuel Akamisoko Dauda-Shelika, Nyamkpa IV, has felicitated with His Excellency, Alh. Ahmed Usman Ododo, on the occasion of his one year anniversary of as the Executive Governor of Kogi State. Dauda-Shelika, in his congratulatory statement on Monday in Lokoja, praised the governor on his numerous achievements within one year in office describing it as highly commendable scorecard. The monarch pledged the unalloyed and continued commitment and loyalty of the Native Nupe of Lokoja, home and abroad to his Government towards the attainment of his Administration’s developmental goals. "Your Excellency Sir, On behalf of the Nupe Natives of Lokoja home and abroad I felicitate with His Excellency Alh Ahmed Usman Ododo on this special occasion of his one year anniversary of unparalleled stewardship as Executive Governor of Kogi State. This far, so good. Glory be to God for a very commendable scorecard. "By your leadership in ...

Kogi State Chapter of Christian Northern Nigeria Political Forum, (CNNPF) has congratulated Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Ahmed  Usman Ododo on his  one year Anniversary. Deputy National Coordinator of the Forum, Hon. Ibrahim Itodo,  in a felicitation message in Lokoja, described the excellence performance of Governor Ododo and his Deputy, comrade Joel Salifu within one year in office as commendable. According to Hon. Itodo, the Forum was formed to dymistify the misconceptions of the Christians that politics is Evil and the politicians will not make heaven. He noted that the CNNPF became prominence during the Muslim/Muslim ticket of APC Presidential flag bearers of Tinubu/Shettima joint ticket. The Deputy National Coordinator, on behalf of the Kogi State Chapter of the Forum,  congratulated Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo and his Deputy, comrade Joel Salifu for their Uncommon performance, which he described their one year Anniversary as a celebration of fruitful...

By Stephen Adeleye  Lokoja, Jan. 26, 2025 The Novelty football match between the Executives and the Legislators, organised by the Kogi State Ministry of Youth and Sports Development in honour of Gov. Ahmed Ododo's one year in office, ended goalless on Sunday at Confluence Stadium Lokoja.   The novelty match was part of activities to add a touch of whimsy to the one-year anniversary in office of Gov. Ahmed Ododo and his Deputy, Elder Joel Salifu’s, slated for January 27, 2025. The State Executives football team was led by the Commissioner for Information, Kingsley Fanwo as Captain, while that of the State House of Assembly was led by the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Aliyu Umar. The official kick-off of the match was performed by the Deputy Governor, Comrade Joel Salifu, with the Jersey, "Chief Servant of Kogi State", on behalf of the Governor.  The 20 minutes novelty match which was full of fun and humor, ended in a goalless draw as both teams exhibited determination and ...