Kogi Governor Wins National Excellence Award, Dedicates Honour to Kogites

The Governor of Kogi State, His Excellency Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, FCA, has been honoured with the Award of National Excellence for Outstanding Governance in Security and Youth Development by the Centre for Ethical Conduct Orientation and Empowerment.

The award was presented on Tuesday at the Nicon Luxury Hotel, Abuja, during a ceremony organised by the Centre to recognise contributions to ethical leadership, governance and national development.

The Commissioner for Information and Communications, Hon. Kingsley Femi Fanwo, represented Governor Ododo at the ceremony and received the award on his behalf.

Reacting to the recognition, Governor Ododo dedicated the award to the people of Kogi State, saying the honour was a reflection of the collective efforts of his administration and the people of the State towards building a safer and more prosperous Kogi.

The Governor said the recognition further reinforced his administration’s commitment to strengthening security, creating opportunities for young people and implementing policies that would improve the lives of citizens.

He expressed appreciation to the Centre for Ethical Conduct Orientation and Empowerment for the recognition, saying the award would serve as encouragement to his administration to continue its development efforts.

Governor Ododo said the progress recorded in the areas of security and youth development was the result of the collective commitment of members of his administration, security agencies, young people and citizens across the State.

He said the honour belonged to the people of Kogi State, whose support and contributions remained essential to the government’s development agenda.

“I dedicate this recognition to the good people of Kogi State. This honour belongs to all Kogites who continue to contribute to the progress and development of our dear State,” the Governor said.

The Governor reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to strengthening security and expanding opportunities for young people, noting that a secure environment was essential for sustainable economic growth and development.

Also honoured at the ceremony was the Accountant General of Kogi State, Dr. Habibat Onumoko, who was decorated as the Matron of the Centre.

Governor Ododo congratulated Dr. Onumoko on the recognition and commended her contributions to the administration’s financial management and development efforts.

He said the honours received by the State’s officials were a source of pride and encouragement to the entire Kogi State Government.

The Governor reaffirmed that his administration would continue to work towards building a safer, more prosperous and inclusive Kogi State, with particular attention to security, youth development and improved opportunities for citizens.