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  It is with great joy and heartfelt apprciation that I join the people of Kogi State and well-wishers across the nation to celebrate the birthday anniversary of His Excellency, Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo. Your Excellency, your birthday offers a moment to reflect on the incredible strides you have made in transforming Kogi State and uplifting the well-being of its people.  Having closely observed your leadership, it is evident that your passion for making a difference is unparalleled. I'm  deeply appreciate the dedication you have shown in fulfilling your campaign promises and prioritizing the needs of the people.  Your commitment to ensuring access to clean and portable water, as demonstrated by the revival of the Old Lokoja Water Works, is a clear indication of your determination to deliver sustainable development. Your Excellency, your compassion and people-centric leadership stand out as defining qualities.  The historic signing of the new minimum wage under...

  It is with great joy and heartfelt appreciation that I join the people of Kogi State and well-wishers across the nation to celebrate the birthday anniversary of His Excellency, Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo. Your Excellency, your birthday offers a moment to reflect on the incredible strides you have made in transforming Kogi State and uplifting the well-being of its people. Having closely observed your leadership, it is evident that your passion for making a difference is unparalleled. For us at Anarock Global Services Limited, we deeply appreciate the dedication you have shown in fulfilling your campaign promises and prioritizing the needs of the people. Your commitment to ensuring access to clean and portable water, as demonstrated by the revival of the Old Lokoja Water Works, is a clear indication of your determination to deliver sustainable development. Your Excellency, your compassion and people-centric leadership stand out as defining qualities. The historic signing of the new...

  The Chief Medical Director,    Confluence University of Science and Technology (CUSTECH) Teaching Hospital, Dr. Shaibu Stephen Babatunde has admonished staff to see year 2025 as another opportunity  to contribute positively to the development of the health sector in Kogi State. Dr. Shaibu made the remark in his New Year message of felicitation to the management and staff of the health institution. He stated that the hard work and dedication of the staff in 2024 resulted in great achievements and urged them to do more for the overall benefit of the people and the progress of the state. According to him, the present administration under Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo has provided adequate support for the hospital and the health sector in general with the aim of ensuring qualitative healthcare for the people, hence the need to reciprocate the gesture. While urging the staff to put in more effort in the New Year, the CMD expressed hope and optimism that the year 2025 will ...

  It is with great joy and heartfelt appreciation that I join the people of Kogi State and well-wishers across the nation to celebrate the birthday anniversary of His Excellency, Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo. Your Excellency, your birthday offers a moment to reflect on the incredible strides you have made in transforming Kogi State and uplifting the well-being of its people. Having closely observed your leadership, it is evident that your passion for making a difference is unparalleled. For us at Anarock Global Services Limited, we deeply appreciate the dedication you have shown in fulfilling your campaign promises and prioritizing the needs of the people. Your commitment to ensuring access to clean and portable water, as demonstrated by the revival of the Old Lokoja Water Works, is a clear indication of your determination to deliver sustainable development. Your Excellency, your compassion and people-centric leadership stand out as defining qualities. The historic signing of the new...

As we usher in the year 2025, I extend my heartfelt greetings to the good people of Kogi State, particularly the resilient and hardworking citizens of Idah Federal Constituency, and to Nigerians at large. The dawn of this new year brings with it new opportunities, challenges, and hopes. It is a time to reflect on our collective achievements, acknowledge the hurdles we have faced, and renew our commitment to building a prosperous future for all. Together, we have made remarkable strides in various sectors, and I am optimistic that 2025 will bring even greater progress. Let us continue to work hand in hand, with unity and determination, to strengthen our communities, improve our economy, and secure a better future for the generations to come. May this year bring peace, prosperity, good health, and happiness to every home. I urge us all to remain focused on our collective goals, remain steadfast in our endeavors, and continue to uphold the values of love, respect, and hard work. Together,...

As we step into 2025, let us embrace hope, unity, and growth. May this year bring joy, success, and boundless opportunities to all. Here's to a brighter future for our nation and its people. Warm wishes, Hon. Mark Okpanachi Ogah CEO/MD, Anarock Global Services Limited

 As the world welcomes a new year,  the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer Enrich Continental and Resort  OZIOKUTU OGAMINANA ,ALH Salawu Idawu IDRIS shared his thoughts on the importance of unity, development, and collective support for the government at all levels. According to the Alhaji Salawu Idawu Idris, the new year represent an opportunity for individuals to reflect on their aspirations and work towards achieving a better life. He emphasized the need for citizens to support the government in power, while also encouraging the government to fulfill its obligations to the people. Alhaji Salawu Idawu IDRIS stressed that party differences should be set aside, and everyone should work together to ensure the success of the government. He noted that criticism of the government should be constructive, with suggestions offered for improvement where necessary. The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer commended the Governor Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo  Ko...

As the world welcomes a new year,  the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer Enrich Continental and Resort OZIOKUTU OGAMINANA ,ALH Salawu Idawu IDRIS shared his thoughts on the importance of unity, development, and collective support for the government at all levels. According to the Alhaji Salawu Idawu Idris, the new year represent an opportunity for individuals to reflect on their aspirations and work towards achieving a better life. He emphasized the need for citizens to support the government in power, while also encouraging the government to fulfill its obligations to the people. Alhaji Salawu Idawu IDRIS stressed that party differences should be set aside, and everyone should work together to ensure the success of the government. He noted that criticism of the government should be constructive, with suggestions offered for improvement where necessary. The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer commended the Governor Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo  Kogi State for...

Member of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, Prof Muritala Awodun, has said that the tax reform bills  would  increase revenue generation by federating states and accelerate socio-economic development. In an interview with journalists  on Tuesday, he said the tax reform bills will stimulate the economy. He said the bills should not be seen as what the committee wants to achieve  but that the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is trying to steer the ship of the nation back on track since, according to him, the previous administrations, including that of President Muhammad Buhari, drove the ship of the nation backward, rather than forward with their various economic policies, particularly the immediate past administration’s, which unfortunately is from the same political party. He decried that from one administration to another in Nigeria, it has been problem upon problem, with this coming to its crescendo during the immediate past ...

The wife of Kogi Governor, Hajia Sefinat Usman Ododo, on Tuesday  donated relief items and cash to about 200 pregnant women, nursing mothers and patients at Kogi State Specialist Hospital (KSSH) Lokoja. Mrs Ododo, in company of the wife of Kogi Assembly Speaker, Hajia Zainab Umar; and wife of State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Princess Kareemat Abdullahi, were received by the management of KSSH led by Prof. Adagiri Isa Yahaya. Addressing the women, Mrs Ododo appreciated them for supporting her husband by voting overwhelmingly for him during the last governorship election in the state. She noted that her visit to the hospital was a promised fulfilled and a testament to her commitment to touching the lives of women and children especially the vulnerable in the society. She stressed that the gesture was aimed at alleviating the financial and medical challenges faced by the vulnerable groups, and putting smiles on their faces. The governor's wife commended the hospita...

The people of the state have been enjoined to shun ethnicity and political begotry for the overall development of the state.. The Obaje adaka ata igala., Chief Shaibu Musa  Okoliko  made the remark  while speaking with newsmen in his new year message to the people of the state  Chief Shaibu Musa Okoliko said no state or community can develop in the atmosphere of raccour and acrimony. The Traditional ruler maintained that the state is blessed with abunrdant natural resources which needed to be harnesses through collective responsibility. He commended the efforts of the state governor Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo for building the state to a greater heights, saying since inception he has shown renewed commitment to develop the state in both human and infrastructural development. While wishing the entire state happy New Year urged them to support the present administration under Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in their political journey to provide ...

The place of mosques in nation building, unity and in shaping the society to be a better place has been emphasized. This was the summation of Clerics and personality at the inauguration of the mosque built by  Alhaji Isiaka Suleiman Okutepa, at Egwubi, Ejule-Alla Ward, Ofu Local Government Area, Kogi State. Speaking at the Commissioning of the Mosque, the donor, Alhaji Isiaka Suleiman Okutepa said the current challenges facing the nation in terms of moral decadence, corruption, disunity he pointed out can be solved with the teachings that will shape the society to be a better place. Alhaji Isiaka Suleiman Okutepa, pointed out that the teaching of Islam as propagated in mosques, emphasizes justice, equity, compassion, and love for one another, said the values are the bedrock of a peaceful and progressive nation. "In Nigeria, a country rich in diversity. Mosques serve as centers for interfaith dialogue and understanding. They teach us to respect other religion and cultures while hol...

A civil rights Activist,  Senator Shehu Sani, has urged Nigerians and government at all levels to appreciate and honour the freedom fighters who stood in defence of the country.  Sani made the call while speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Saturday when he visited the tombs of Six deposed Emirs in Lokoja, who refused to bow down to British colonialists. Sani, who was accompanied by his Colleague, Comrade Suleiman Ahmed, admonished Nigerians and government at all levels to appreciate freedom fighters who stood in defence of the country. "Today, I am on the visit to the tombs of the Emirs from Northern Nigerian who were deposed by the British Colonialists and exiled to Lokoja where they died. "Here, particularly, is the tomb of the late Emir of Kano, Mallam Aliyu Abdullahi (Maisango) who died in 1903. "We have to appreciate the freedom fighters, those who stood in defence of our country.  "As a Pan-Africanist, someone who has been involved in the struggl...

Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo has presented over three billion Naira (3,000,000,000) to over 2,381 direct beneficiaries in over 170 groups from 80 communities impacted by climate change under the Community Revolving Fund of the Agro-climate Resilience in Semi-arid Landscapes (ACReSAL) Project  in partnership with the World Bank Group.  Performing the presentation of cheques at the Government House in Lokoja , Governor Ododo said the Community Revolving Fund is inline with his administration’s commitment to ensure food security and sustainable agricultural practices in the  State. Governor Ododo who  assured that the Kogi State government will continue to provide enabling environment for the success and sustenance of the ACReSAL project, noted that the effort  is in furtherance of the development agenda of the state to increase the adoption of sustainable landscape management, and to strengthen the long-term framework for integrated climate resilience la...

A MAJIMI", a consortium of uniformed personnel serving in various locations Nationwide, all indigenes of Omache District in Ofu Local Government of Kogi State has inaugurated its national executives. The inauguration ceremony held at the Community Secondary School, Agojeju, headquarters of the District, was performed by the District Head and Onu Omache, HRH Chief Barr. Alih Okeme, recently. The ceremony, the first of its kind in the history of the community, was aimed at fostering love and unity among sons and daughters of Omache District, who are members of various security agencies in Nigeria also aims at tackling various security threats to communities within the district. In his inaugural address, the pioneer President of the association, SC Janagwu Noah Monday was full of gratitude to God for seeing the association through the very successful E-election and the inauguration, appreciated his members for their full cooperation so far, so well. Officer Janagwu noted that the ass...

AMAJIMI", a consortium of uniformed personnel serving in various locations Nationwide, all indigenes of Omache District in Ofu Local Government of Kogi State has inaugurated its national executives. The inauguration ceremony held at the Community Secondary School, Agojeju, headquarters of the District, was performed by the District Head and Onu Omache, HRH Chief Barr. Alih Okeme, recently. The ceremony, the first of its kind in the history of the community, was aimed at fostering love and unity among sons and daughters of Omache District, who are members of various security agencies in Nigeria also aims at tackling various security threats to communities within the district. In his inaugural address, the pioneer President of the association, SC Janagwu Noah Monday was full of gratitude to God for seeing the association through the very successful E-election and the inauguration, appreciated his members for their full cooperation so far, so well. Officer Janagwu noted that the asso...

 I write, on behalf of the Management, staff and students of Kogi State Polytechnic, Lokoja, to celebrate the Accountant General, of Kogi State, Hajia Habibat Tijani Onumoko, on the auspicious occasion of her birthday celebration.  Our Dear Accountant General, we celebrate you today for your immeasurable contributions to the consolidation of the gains of democracy in Kogi State and for your selfless service to humanity as a whole. In addition, your unwavering commitment to the care of the needy and your unrelenting support for education are an inspiration to us all. Your disposition as a detribalised personality who chooses merit over tribal or religious affinity has remained an inspiration to the young and upcoming generation. Here in the Polytechnic, we are grateful to you for your guidance and support which have been instrumental in shaping the institution's growth and progress We pray God in His infinite mercy to continue to grant you the needed wisdom, knowledge,  un...

Hon. Mark Okpanachi Ogah has been honored with the Excellent Humanitarian Development Award 2024 by the Young Elite Forum of Idah Federal Constituency.  The award recognizes his exceptional contributions to community development and humanitarian services. The ceremony took place at the esteemed House of David Hotel and Resort, GRA, Idah, Kogi State, on [insert date]. The President of the forum, Hon. Opaluwa Usman Ocheja, and the Secretary, Usman Ndama, presented the award to Hon. Ogah in a well-attended event that brought together dignitaries, stakeholders, and community members. In a generous gesture that further underscores his commitment to youth empowerment and development, Hon. Ogah donated ₦300,000 to the Young Elite Forum.  The donation is intended to support the group’s initiatives aimed at fostering leadership, skill development, and community-oriented projects within the Idah Federal Constituency. During his acceptance speech, Hon. Ogah expressed heartfelt gratitude ...

The newly elected Chairman of the University of Maiduguri Alumni Association, Kogi State Chapter, Mr. Stephen Ojonugwa, has pledged to lead a new era characterised by cohesion, inclusivity and transparency. Speaking on Sunday, December 29, 2024, shortly after his swearing-in alongside other members of the Executive Council, Mr Ojonugwa also emphasised the Council’s commitment to achieving the long-cherished aspirations of the Association. He also pledged an impact- driven organisation with focus on existing members, new graduates, current students and community development initiatives.  He promised to prioritise mentorship programmes aimed at fostering a robust and broad-based alumni network that serves the collective interest of all members. Mr. Ojonugwa further stated Council's intention to actively engage alumni from the Central and Western Senatorial Districts of the State, emphasising the importance of inclusivity in strengthening the Association. Expressing gratitude to membe...

✌ TRIBUTE TO A COMPATRIOT AND SOLDIER OF HUMAN KINDNESS, RT. HON. ENEMA PAUL Never in my wildest imagination did I believe that I will be writing a tribute to bid a compatriot and a renown soldier of human kindness, Rt. Hon. Enema Paul, farewell to this sinful world so soon.  Both in his accomplishments in politics and academic attainment, he remained humble and dutiful to human kindness.  As a former Special Adviser, Commissioner, a two term Member, Kogi State House of Assembly, and the immediate past Deputy Speaker, he was a legend of humility and humanity.  I remember how, on several occasions he limped, struggled and climbed to my office, all in the bid to seek employment opportunities for members of his consistituent. Those gestures are further testimonies  and a propeller for the appreciation of the memorable encounter I had with him much earlier.  I describe the encounter as the period when I set a very difficult examination in humanity for him, and he pa...

In a remarkable act of generosity, Hon. Mark Okpanachi Ogah, the Chairman of the Class of 1997 Organizing Committee, has paid the school fees for 70 students of Ogah Memorial College for all three terms in the 2025 academic year. This announcement was made during the inaugural annual reunion of the Class of 1997, where Hon. Ogah also donated ₦1,000,000 towards the success of the event.  His contributions reflect his commitment to supporting education and giving back to the institution that shaped his formative years. Beyond paying the school fees, Hon. Ogah also provided new school uniforms and exercise books to the beneficiaries, ensuring they are fully equipped for their studies.   Additionally, during an evaluation meeting with the Principal of Ogah Memorial College, he distributed ₦20,000 to each teacher as a token of appreciation for their dedication and hard work. Ogah Memorial College holds a special place in Hon. Ogah’s heart. The institution, established by his late f...

APC Youth Reliable Ally, Ibaji, Honors Hon. Mark Okpanachi Ogah as "Man of the Year" In a remarkable gesture of appreciation, the APC Youth Reliable Ally, Ibaji chapter, presented Hon. Mark Okpanachi Ogah with the prestigious award of "Man of the Year."  The ceremony took place at Hon. Ogah’s residence in Idah, Kogi State, attracting a significant gathering of party members and well-wishers. The award recognizes Hon. Ogah’s unwavering financial and moral contributions to the success of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the Ibaji Local Government elections. His steadfast support has been instrumental in fostering the party's growth and stability in the region. Comrade Anekwe Ojotule Silas, representing the APC Youth Reliable Ally, presented the award, commending Hon. Ogah for his dedication and exemplary leadership.  He noted that the recognition reflects the gratitude and trust the youth have in Hon. Ogah's commitment to the party's vision and the d...

Idah, Kogi State – Hon. Mark Okpanachi Ogah has demonstrated his unwavering commitment to community development by donating the sum of ₦500,000 to the Engr. Alhaji Friday Movement, Okpologidi Idah. The donation is in support of the association’s forthcoming launch of an 18-seater bus, scheduled to take place on December 31, 2024. Hon. Ogah, known for his philanthropic spirit, made the contribution in advance to ensure the success of the event and to inspire others to support the initiative. The bus launch is expected to enhance the association’s operations and serve as a resource for its developmental activities within the community. Present at the meeting to receive the donation were key executives of the association, including the President, Jemila Alfa, and the Secretary, Ladies James, along with other members of the movement. They expressed profound gratitude to Hon. Ogah for his generous gesture and his continuous support of community-focused projects. In her remarks, Jemila Alfa ...