Gov. Ahmed Ododo of Kogi has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to strengthening traditional institutions to promote peace, unity and grassroots development. Ododo gave the assurance in Ankpa on Saturday at the fifth anniversary of the ascension of the Ejeh of Ankpa, Alhaji Abubakar Yakubu II, to the throne. The governor …
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Gov. Ahmed Ododo of Kogi has been honoured with the Award of National Excellence for Outstanding Governance in Security and Youth Development. The award was conferred on the governor by the Centre for Ethical Conduct Orientation and Empowerment (CECOE) at a ceremony held on Tuesday night at the Nicon Luxury …
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Kogi State Governor Ahmed Ododo has led a high-level delegation of the State Government to Kuwait in a major push to attract affordable development financing, technical expertise and strategic partnerships for the implementation of the Kogi State Development Plan 2024–2056. A statement by the state’s Commissioner for Information and Communications, …
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Gov. Ahmed Ododo of Kogi State has banned night arrests across the state, directing security agencies to desist from invading homes and apprehending residents at night. Ododo gave the directive on Monday in Lokoja while addressing first-class traditional rulers in the state. He said security agencies must follow due process …
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THE agricultural policies and programmes initiated by Gov. Ahmed Ododo have brought a steady decline in prices of food stuffs in Kogi. Mr Kingsley Fanwo, the Commissioner for Information made this known in a statement in Wednesday in Lokoja. Fanwo said that increased production, combined with government measures against hoarding, …
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THE Emir of Ilorin, Alh. Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, has expressed condolences to Gov. Usman Ododo of Kogi over the passing of his father, Alh. Ahmed Ododo. Sulu-Gambari, who also chairs the Kwara Traditional Rulers Council, stressed that a father’s role in the lives of children cannot be underestimated. The Emir stated …
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Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State, has commiserated with Gov. Ahmed Ododo over the death of his father. Alhaji Sani Ododo died on Aug. 18, at the age of 83. Sanwo-Olu made this known in a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr Gboyega Akosile on Tuesday …
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Gov. Ahmed Ododo of Kogi on Saturday tasked citizens and communities on infrastructure development initiatives that could change the living standard of their people. The governor gave the charge on the occasion of 32nd Ekinrin-Adde Festival 2025 and launching of the N600m infrastructural development fund, held at Ekinrin-Adde, Ijumu Local …
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AHMED Ododo of Kogi on Monday expressed sorrow over the tragic road accident that claimed the lives of 19 persons, including five children, along Lokoja-Obajana road in the state. Ododo described the incident, which also left eight others injured, as a “devastating loss, not only to the families of the …
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Gov. Ahmed Ododo of Kogi has approved the establishment of Ministry of Livestock Development in the state . This is contained in a statement by the Secretary to the Government of Kogi State, Dr Folashade Ayoade in Lokoja on Friday. Ayoade explained that the decision, which was with immediate effect …
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