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A National Honour, A Kogi Achievement, A Proud Moment for Okehi

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I warmly congratulate my leader and brother, Hon. Yakubu Siyaka Adabenege, Kogi State Auditor-General for Local Government, on his emergence as Chairman of the Conference of Auditors-General of Local Government in Nigeria at the 30th Conference of the body held in Lokoja, Kogi State. This is more than a personal achievement. It is a significant feat for Kogi State and, particularly, for Okehi Local Government, which can once again take pride in producing a son whose competence, dedication and leadership qualities have earned national recognition. Your emergence as Chairman of the Conference reflects the confidence your colleagues across the country have reposed in you and demonstrates the quality of leadership you have continued to provide in public service. I am equally proud that this historic achievement came at a time when you successfully hosted the 30th Conference of the body in our dear Kogi State. The successful completion of the conference and your subsequent emergence as its ...
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A National Honour, A Kogi Achievement, A Proud Moment for Okehi

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I warmly congratulate my leader and brother, Hon. Yakubu Siyaka Adabenege, Kogi State Auditor-General for Local Government, on his emergence as Chairman of the Conference of Auditors-General of Local Government in Nigeria at the 30th Conference of the body held in Lokoja, Kogi State. This is more than a personal achievement. It is a significant feat for Kogi State and, particularly, for Okehi Local Government, which can once again take pride in producing a son whose competence, dedication and leadership qualities have earned national recognition. Your emergence as Chairman of the Conference reflects the confidence your colleagues across the country have reposed in you and demonstrates the quality of leadership you have continued to provide in public service. I am equally proud that this historic achievement came at a time when you successfully hosted the 30th Conference of the body in our dear Kogi State. The successful completion of the conference and your subsequent emerg...
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A VICTORY FOR EXCELLENCE: DUMSAA CONGRATULATES PROF. EJIROGHENE MARTHA UMUERRI ON HER EMERGENCE AS PROVOST, COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES, DELTA STATE UNIVERSITY, ABRAKA

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History was made at the College of Health Sciences, Delta State University, Abraka, with the emergence of Prof. Ejiroghene Martha Umuerri as Provost, shattering a longstanding glass ceiling as the first woman to occupy that office. For the Delsu Medical School Alumni Association (DUMSAA), the news was received with immense joy, boundless pride, and a deep sense of shared triumph. DUMSAA, under the dynamic leadership of its President, Dr. Kennedy Oberhiri Obohwemu, has extended its heartiest felicitations to Prof. Umuerri on this landmark achievement, describing her emergence as both a personal victory and a historic moment for women in academic leadership in Delta State and across Nigeria. Prof. Umuerri is no stranger to DUMSAA. The association counts her among its most distinguished Honorary Members, and her election to the provostship now confers on her the additional honour of statutory Patron of DUMSAA, a role the association believes she will grace with the same distinction that h...
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A VICTORY FOR EXCELLENCE: DUMSAA CONGRATULATES PROF. EJIROGHENE MARTHA UMUERRI ON HER EMERGENCE AS PROVOST, COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES, DELTA STATE UNIVERSITY, ABRAKA

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History was made at the College of Health Sciences, Delta State University, Abraka, with the emergence of Prof. Ejiroghene Martha Umuerri as Provost, shattering a longstanding glass ceiling as the first woman to occupy that office. For the Delsu Medical School Alumni Association (DUMSAA), the news was received with immense joy, boundless pride, and a deep sense of shared triumph. DUMSAA, under the dynamic leadership of its President, Dr. Kennedy Oberhiri Obohwemu, has extended its heartiest felicitations to Prof. Umuerri on this landmark achievement, describing her emergence as both a personal victory and a historic moment for women in academic leadership in Delta State and across Nigeria. Prof. Umuerri is no stranger to DUMSAA. The association counts her among its most distinguished Honorary Members, and her election to the provostship now confers on her the additional honour of statutory Patron of DUMSAA, a role the association believes she will grace with the same distin...
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Ododo Set To Create New Jobs, Presents Three Buses to LabourBy Abah Benjamin EneojohGovernment House Lokoja, August 11, 2026Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, has continued to demonstrate his administration’s commitment to inclusive and people-oriented governance, with interventions across critical sectors of the state earning growing commendation from stakeholders.The Governor who presented three buses to the organised labour unions in Kogi State on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, at the Government House, Lokoja, as part of efforts to strengthen workers’ welfare and enhance the operational capacity of labour organisations also charged labour union on the effective utilisation of the buses.Speaking during an engagement with the leadership of organised labour, Governor Ododo reaffirmed his administration’s determination to improve the welfare of workers, expand employment opportunities and address legitimate demands presented by labour unions as resources become available.The Governor also disclosed plans for fresh employment opportunities in the state, assuring that the process would be transparently organised and targeted at areas where manpower is needed, further reinforcing his administration’s commitment to reducing unemployment and strengthening service delivery.The Special Adviser to the Governor on Labour Matters, Comrade Onuh Edoka, described the engagement as another demonstration of Governor Ododo’s inclusive leadership. He listed several interventions already recorded under the administration, including the increase in minimum wage, tax relief on minimum wage, 35 per cent allowance for health workers, health insurance for workers and free medical care for pensioners.Edoka also noted the appointment of members of organised labour into government positions, describing the development as evidence that the administration has given workers a voice in governance and is committed to translating its promises into tangible policies.The Kogi State Chairman of the Nigeria Labour Congress, Gabriel Amari, described Governor Ododo as a labour-friendly Governor, expressing appreciation for his sustained attention to workers’ welfare. He particularly commended the Governor for sensitising workers on security matters across the 21 Local Government Areas of the state.Amari said the three buses would significantly improve the unions’ operational capacity, allowing labour leaders to engage workers more effectively across the state.Similarly, the Chairman of the Trade Union Congress, Ahmed Tijani Suleiman, commended the administration for its continued engagement with organised labour and commitment to ensuring workers receive value for their services.

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Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, has continued to demonstrate his administration’s commitment to inclusive and people-oriented governance, with interventions across critical sectors of the state earning growing commendation from stakeholders. The Governor who presented three buses to the organised labour unions in Kogi State on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, at the Government House, Lokoja, as part of efforts to strengthen workers’ welfare and enhance the operational capacity of labour organisations also charged labour union on the effective utilisation of the buses. Speaking during an engagement with the leadership of organised labour, Governor Ododo reaffirmed his administration’s determination to improve the welfare of workers, expand employment opportunities and address legitimate demands presented by labour unions as resources become available. The Governor also disclosed plans for fresh employment opportunities in the state, assuring that the process would be transparent...
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Candef Energies Unveils 4-in-1 Business Complex in Lokoja to Impact Lives, Job Creation

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Candef Energies and Business Hub on Tuesday commissioned a new 4-in-1 business complex at Army Signal Area, Lokoja. The commissioning witnessed top government officials, traditional and religious leaders and security chiefs describing it as a boost to jobs, commerce and economic growth in Kogi State. The complex comprises a filling station, the 2nd outlet of Treasures Supermarket, a luxury multipurpose executive hall, a cold room facility for frozen items, and office spaces for short-term and long-term use. The Managing Director of Candef Energies and Business Hub, Dr  Femi Akande, said the project was designed to go beyond business expansion to impact livelihoods.   “This phase is about more than a filling station. It is about job creation. It is about empowering the youth. And we are ready. We have a plan to do even more to encourage and empower them,” he said.   Dr Akande explained that the new Treasures outlet is “as big as the first” and noted the brand’s r...
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Ododo Empowers Kogi Youths, Orders Follow-Up on Grant Beneficiaries

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The Executive Governor of Kogi State, His Excellency Alh Ahmed Usman Ododo has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to empowering young people to become entrepreneurs and job creators, as the Kogi Youth Entrepreneurship and Business Grant Programme commenced in Lokoja. The Governor, represented at the event by the Secretary to the Government of Kogi State, Mrs. Folashade Ayoade Arike, said the initiative reflected his administration’s determination to invest in the productive capacity of Kogi youths. Mrs. Ayoade urged the beneficiaries to make judicious use of the grants, stressing that the intervention should be seen as an opportunity to build sustainable businesses rather than merely receive financial assistance. She said the beneficiaries must demonstrate commitment and responsibility in using the resources provided to them. “Please and please make use of these grants. You were lucky to have somebody to say thank you and to help you. Please make good use of it,” she charged. T...
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