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Ramadan fast has been described as a period of restraint channeled towards spiritual rejuvenation.

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 Ramadan fast has been described as a period of restraint channeled towards spiritual rejuvenation. Chairman, Okun Community Forum in Crusher Area, Mr Umar Ashiru Oloruntoba stated this shortly after a meeting held at the residence of Okun Traditional Chief in Crusher community, Oba Josiah Olabiwonnu. Mr Umar who expressed appreciation to Allah for making Moslems to withness another Ramadan prayed Allah grant the blessings acrueable to both participants  and observers of the period. He commended the Okun Traditional Chief in the area, Oba Josiah Olabiwonnu for carrying everybody along as well as his sustenance of cordiality with other tribes. The Chairman of the Forum appealed for positive attention towards land acquired by the group, saying basic needs such as secretariate, buses and canopies will add value to the functionality of the group. He maintained that with collective efforts from all stakeholders, the group will be able to garner support for Ododo led administration ...
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The Executive Chairman, Dekina LG had Resolved all Traditional Rulers, Gago's , community leader, Youth leader and all others Leaderships position in ACHARU COMMUNITY, Egume

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  The Executive Chairman,  Dekina LG Hon John urah Ikani on behalf of Dekina local Government council had Desolved all Traditional Rulers, Gago's  , community leader, Youth leader and all others Leaderships position in ACHARU COMMUNITY, Egume, Dekina LG and had Directed the ANU OF EGUME  to take the leadership of ACHARU community till further notice.   The Decision was taken during the Emergency meeting help today at the Chairman Conference Hall .  Signed.  *Hon Atogijo Commander* *Special Adviser, Media*
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-PRES Project: Kogi Govt Hosts Stakeholders' Engagement Meeting to Tackle Farmer-Herder Conflict

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  The Kogi State Livestock Productivity and Resilience Support (L-PRES) Project, in collaboration with the Ministry of Livestock Development, has organized a statewide stakeholders' engagement meeting to address farmer-herder conflict in the state.  The meeting, themed "Unlocking the Economic Potential of Peaceful Coexistence Between Farmers and Herders in Kogi State," brought together key stakeholders to discuss ways to promote peaceful coexistence and sustainable development in the state.  Speaking at the meeting at Government House Lokoja, the Honorable Commissioner for Livestock Development, Dr Olufemi Bolarin, emphasized the need for collective responsibility in addressing the conflict. According to him, farmer-herder conflict has led to disruption of livelihoods, reduced productivity, and growing tensions within communities.  He outlined the state government's commitment to strengthening mediation and dialogue platforms, promoting clear access and usage rules f...
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Kogi Deputy Gov Attends Edo/Kogi Boundary Meeting in Abuja

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  The Deputy Governor of Kogi State and Chairman of the State Boundary Committee, His Excellency Comrade Joel Salifu, on Thursday attended the Joint Meeting of Officials on the Edo/Kogi Interstate Boundary held in Abuja. He was accompanied by Hon. Enesi Ahmed Nuhu, Chairman of Okene Local Government Area, Hon Rosemary Ohiezu Chairman of Ogori-Magongo local government area, Surv. Salihu Mustepha, Surveyor General of Kogi State, Surv. Negedu Achimugu Amos, Assistant Surveyor General of Kogi State, Surv. Bavua Yusuf Maikudi Chief Surveyor of Kogi State, Surv. Akagwu John, Secretary Kogi State Boundary Committee, Barrister Stanley Atule, Legal Adviser of the Kogi State Boundary Committee, among others.  The meeting was convened by the National Boundary Commission as part of ongoing efforts to promote the definition and final demarcation of the boundary between the two states. In his remarks, the Deputy Governor commended the Commission for organizing the meeting at a critical time...
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Ajaokuta Economic City to Begin Operation in 2026 - Gov. Ododo

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  Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo has said the Ajaokuta Economic City proposed to host the Kogi-Hunan Free Trade Zone will begin operations this year, with the groundbreaking of the project expected in the second quarter of 2026. Governor Ododo made this known when he led a delegation of state officials to receive the Declaration Certificate designating the Ajaokuta Economic City as a Free Trade Zone from the management of the Nigeria Export Processing Zones Authority (NEPZA).  The certificate was presented at the headquarters of the NEPZA in Abuja by its Managing Director, Olufemi Ogunyemi, following the Federal Government’s approval of the designation. The approval followed earlier authorisation by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in November 2025 for the establishment of the 4,000-hectare Ajaokuta Economic City in Kogi State. Governor Ododo said the Free Trade Zone status provides a strong legal and investment framework that will attract local and foreign investors, stimu...
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Kogi L-PRES Project Sensitises Livestock Farmers, Stakeholders on Gender Mainstreaming GBV, Sexual Abuse

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The Kogi Livestock Productivity and Resilience Support (L-PRES) Project, has emphasized the importance of dignity and respect in its operations, with facilitators stressing the need to protect vulnerable groups from gender-based violence (GBV) and sexual exploitation. Speaking at a sensitization workshop on Gender-Based Violence (GBV) and Prohibition of Sexual Exploitation Abuse (PSEA), on Wednesday in Lokoja, the State Project Coordinator (SPC), Mr Abdulkabir Onoruoyiza Otaru, urged participants to adopt a "humane depth" in their work. Represented by Dr Alexander Atama, Social Safeguard Officer, the SPC said the "Dialoguing Dignity" training aims to equip participants with the skills to promote dignity in every aspect of their work. He stressed that Kogi L-PRES Project is prioritizing dignity and respect in its efforts to boost livestock farming in the state. Mr Otaru emphasized that the project's success depends on the most vulnerable person's experience, ...
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Kogi VCDP Empowers 20 Youths on Fabrication Training with Starter Packs

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  No fewer than 20:youths have graduated from a training programme on Fabrication and Maintenance of Agriculture Equipment in Kogi State. The training was organised by the Federal Government of Nigeria/International Fund for Agricultural Development (FGN/IFAD) Value Chain Development Programme (VCDP-AF) in partnership with Nigeria-Korea Friendship Institute (NKFI). The Kogi State Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Security, Hon. Timothy Ojomah, at the graduation ceremony and starter packs' distribution on Wednesday in Lokoja, congratulated the beneficiaries of the one-month training programme. Ojomah, who was represented by the Ministry's Permanent Secretary, Mr Moses Dare, said the initiative aligns with Gov. Ahmed Ododo's vision for youth and women entrepreneurs to be self-reliant and boost food security. He praised the State Project Coordinator, Dr Stella Adejoh, and her team for the impact of IFAD-VCDP in Kogi, improving farmers' livelihoods and food security. Oj...
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