The Kogi State Commissioner for Information and Communications, Hon Kingsley Fanwo, has reiterated Governor Ododo’s unwavering commitment towards infrastructural and human capital development in the state.
Hon Fanwo made this known as he received representatives of Governor Ododo Business Outreach (GOBO) in his office in Lokoja.
The commissioner expressed his satisfaction and absolute support for GOBO initiative as it is a programme that aligns with Governor Ododo’s agenda to alleviate people from abject poverty in the state.
Speaking further, Hon Fanwo emphasized that His Excellency has been performing tremendously well, ranging from the welfare of the civil servants to infrastructural developments, adequate security of lives and properties, among others, stressing the joy of commuters over Zone 8 Roundabout to GYB Junction Road, highlighting that the road now wears a new look as it has been dualised and street lights fixed for easy and safe movements.
“I’m satisfied and fully in support of GOBO initiative. I hereby accept the request to be the Patron of the forum. It is cystal clear that the forum’s aims and objectives are in line with Governor Ododo’s consolidation and continuity agenda. His Excellency is resolute for infrastructural and human capital developments. His signature projects are visible for all to see. Currently, more than 10 Local Government Areas have their township roads under construction. The Zone 8 – GYB Junction has been the latest talk in town as it has a new edifice. The construction is completed and streetlights have been installed for the safety of the commuters. Just to mention, but a few.
With this great initiative, I hereby grant 30 minutes to air GOBO programmer on weekly bases on Kogi Radio in English, Okun, Ebira, and Igala languages. I also grant the Chairman of Kogi State Senior Special Assistants Forum, Hon Shehu Yahaya, two pages about GOBO on The Graphic Newspaper,” Hon Fanwo promised.
He urged the forum to remain united, committed, and co-operative as appointees to make His Excellency’s work easier.
The chairman of the forum, Hon Yahaya Shehu Ahmed, briefed the Hon Commissioner on the mission of GOBO initiative and the programs that have been organized in empowering small-scale entrepreneurs and vulnerable people. He added that GOBO initiative was launched on October 31st, 2024, with the aim of uplifting marginalised groups and providing economic opportunities at the community level, emphasizing that the initiative had already shown positive impact.
Hon Yahaya commended Hon Fanwo for being a pragmatic, committed, and competent leader and for relentlessly projecting the image of the state at all levels as the Chief Information Officer of the state.
Adegboyega Segun,
Information Officer,
MOI&C.
