By Abah Benjamin Eneojoh
Bassa, Kogi State
December 26, 2024
Kogi State Governor Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to the rapid growth and development of the state.
The Governor who was represented by Deputy Governor Comrade Joel Salifu, made this declaration during the inauguration of the Nyamkpo Community Electrification Project in Bassa Local Government Area.
The Governor emphasized that his administration will spare no effort in providing rapid infrastructural development, highlighting the significance of electricity in daily life and its role in catalyzing economic prosperity. He assured residents that measures are being taken to address electricity challenges in Kogi East.
Governor Ododo disclosed that the state government is undertaking various infrastructural projects, including the rehabilitation of Dekina Bassa Road, Idah to Ibaji Road, and the construction of the Shintaku-Lokoja bridge. He noted that improvements in salary and pension payments, as well as the fight against insecurity, are just the beginning of the state’s advancements.
The Governor commended the Nyamkpo Community Development Union for their project and assured them of the government’s commitment to bringing democracy’s dividends to the state’s residents. Before the program, Deputy Governor Joel Salifu paid a royal visit to the ETSU of Bassa Nge Kingdom to seek royal blessings.
The event was attended by dignitaries, including members of the State House of Assembly, advisers to the Governor, and local government officials in Kogi East.
