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  K ogi State Head of Civil Service, Hajiya Falilat Yusuf Musa ESQ has commended Governor Ododo for prioritizing the welfare of workers in the state. Hajiya Falilat made the statement while speaking to the press on the impressive gesture of the governor for early payment of March salaries even before the sharing of federal allocation to  states. She added that, early payment of salaries will definitely lessen the burden of muslim workers who are preparing for Sallah celebration after the end of the month of Ramadan. The Head of Service, Hajiya Falilat Yusuf Musa emphasized that the initiative was to ensure that members of the state workforce are  adequately supported, especially during such very important religious festivals like this. She assured workers of the state of Governor Ododo's administration would continue to prioritize their welfare adding that, the administration values the dedication and service of the civil servants in the state . " The Head of service wish...

  The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Kogi State, has launched its first quarter Health Initiative for Rural Dwellers (HIRD) programme in Adankolo Community, Lokoja Local Government Area.  The State Coordinator, Mr Femi Oshungbohun, who flagged-off the medical outreach on Friday in Lokoja, said it aims to provide free and qualitative healthcare to indigent persons in rural areas. Oshungbohun stated that the NYSC-HIRD programme, launched in 2014, has attended to over two million persons across the country. "The programme is a platform for contributing towards promoting the wellbeing of indigent persons at the grassroots by granting them easier access to free healthcare," he said. Oshungbohun encouraged residents of Adankolo Community and surrounding areas to take advantage of the free medical services. The Kogi NYSC coordinator noted that the outreach is conducted quarterly to increase access for benefiting communities. He thanked partners, guests, and the Kogi State Gove...

 Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo, has approved the payment of March salaries to civil servants in the state on the 13th of the month, ahead of the forthcoming Sallah celebration. The early payment is expected to enable workers across the state make adequate preparations for the festive period and meet financial obligations in good time. Reacting to the development, the Special Adviser on Media to the Governor, Ismaila Isah, said the decision reflects Governor Ododo’s commitment to the welfare of workers, particularly in view of the current economic realities facing many Nigerians. He noted that while the payment of salaries is a statutory responsibility of government, the governor considers it necessary to ensure workers receive their pay earlier than usual during festive periods to ease financial pressure on families. Hon. Isah explained that the early salary payment is also intended to support workers to cope with rising cost of transportation and goods following the recen...

 The people of Yagba West Local Government Area have been urged to remain resolute in their trust in the ruling All Progressive Congress Party (APC). Coordinator of the Renewed Hope Ambassador from Odo- Ere, Headquarter of Yagba West Local Government Area, Pastor Ikusagba Kinsley Gbenga gave the charge while speaking with news men in Lokoja. Pastor Ikusagba who thanked God and Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo for finding him worthy to serve in that capacity emphasized that the outstanding performance of Ododo in human capital development has made the campaign for the reelection of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Governor Ododo a worthwhile venture. He emphasized that all Renewed Hope Ambassadors in the State will continue to market the candidate of the party across boards, saying Odo-Ere and Yagba West in totality belongs to the ruling APC. On security issues, Pastor Ikusagba said the government has always believed in proactive measures to curb crime and criminalities and urged the peopl...

  Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo, has received another national recognition for his efforts in youth development and security in the state. The governor was listed among distinguished Nigerians selected for honours at the Champion Newspapers Annual Awards organised by Champion Newspapers Limited. Governor Ododo will receive the 2025 Governor of the Year Award on Youth Development and Security, in recognition of his administration’s efforts at empowering young people and strengthening security across Kogi State. Reacting to the development, the Special Adviser on Media to the Governor, Ismaila Isah, described the recognition as a clear acknowledgment of Governor Ododo’s commitment to youth empowerment and sustained peace in the state. He noted that the award reflects the impact of the administration’s youth inclusive policies, including skills development programmes, job creation initiatives and support for young entrepreneurs across Kogi State. Hon. Isah also explained that...

  Communities in Olamaboro Local Government Area have vowed  to Support  candidacy of House of Assembly Aspirant from Olamaboro state Constituency in twenty twenty seven general elections, Mr  Bameyi Odofu Raphael . Some community leaders who spoke with newsmen in Olamaboro said  Bameyi Odofu Raphael is a detrabilised,God fearing  Olamaboro young generation who has  contributed positively to the development of the area and ready to serve his people. According to the leaders Hon  Bameyi  Odufu Raphael has being in Olamaboro politics for the past twenty seven years and has proved himself worthy to serve his people in the next general elections. The  leaders affirmed to  our reporter  that no area would be left unattended when he emerged  victorious at the end saying the  wide consultations with relevant stakeholders in the  area  was the best  thing to do describing Bameyi Raphael as man ordained  by...