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The Commissioner for Finance, Budget and Economic Planning, Hon. Asiwaju Idris has reiterated the commitment of the Kogi State Government to pursue full alignment across all sectors as part of the ongoing implementation of the State’s 32-Year Development Plan, describing it as the surest pathway to sustainable growth, industrialization, and long-term prosperity.
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g the ongoing strategic training, the Commissioner noted that His Excellency, Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo, has clearly demonstrated leadership and readiness to invest fully in the reforms and capacity-building efforts required to reposition Kogi State for accelerated development.
According to him, “It is the Governor’s plan for us to take this work beyond our borders if necessary, and he has already assured that he is ready to bear the cost. What matters to him is that we get inside this process, understand it thoroughly, and deliver results. Every directive from His Excellency is fully grounded in policy, consistency, and long-term vision.”
The Commissioner emphasized that the State is gradually transitioning into the second stage of its long-term development journey one that focuses on sector plans, which will operationalize the broader 32-Year Development Plan. He explained that each sector economy, infrastructure, education, health, agriculture, SMEs, judiciary, and others must articulate clear strategies that align with the overall development blueprint.
He stated further:
“We must document our sector plans and determine how each Ministry, Department, and Agency will work within them. All these efforts are subsets of the whole. The true implementation begins when every sector understands its role, aligns its goals, and moves in the same direction.”
During a session with participants, the Commissioner used practical examples to illustrate how cross-sector collaboration will drive industrialization in Kogi State.
“If we agree that agriculture or SMEs will serve as the foundation for industrializing the state, then all sectors must contribute to achieving that goal. Education must provide the relevant skills. Health must ensure a productive workforce. The judiciary must strengthen the enabling environment. Every sector has a role. What we need now is synergy, not isolation,” he noted.
The Commissioner also drew attention to the importance of continuity in governance, stressing that development is a long-term process that requires consistent implementation across administrations.
“Whether we like it or not, the previous administration laid the foundations for 16 years or more. If our government sustains this momentum for another 16 years, that gives us 32 years. The countries we admire, Qatar, Dubai, and Singapore, did not take more than 30 years to transform. With alignment and discipline, we too can achieve that.”
He urged all participants and stakeholders to continue supporting the government’s agenda and to ensure that their individual and collective efforts reflect the priorities outlined in the State’s development framework.
“You do not have to be in the Delivery Unit to contribute meaningfully. What matters is alignment. Whatever we do from here onward must reflect the development priorities of the state. That is the only way we can guarantee real transformation for our people,” he concluded.
Hon. Idris reaffirmed the administration’s commitment to transparency, synergy, and coordinated planning as the pillars that will define Kogi State’s next phase of growth.
