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In demonstration of commitment to fairness and accountability, the Kogi State Government under the leadership of Governor Alh. Ahmed Usman Ododo has paid off outstanding arrears to Staff of Gee Money Global Kleaners. The State Commissioner for Environment and Ecological Management, Engr. Joseph Oluwasegun, disclosed this on Friday, 20-08-2024, while overseeing the ongoing payment exercise to the affected staff. According to the commissioner, the  Governor mandated a thorough assessment, which led to the discovery of unpaid arrears by the former sanitation services vendor, Gee Money Global Kleaners prompting the government to settle the debt through the State Ministry of Environment and Ecological Management. Speaking further, Engr. Oluwasegun said the staff of Gee Money Global Kleaners have been absorbed into the Ministry's sanitation department, saddling the Ministry with the responsiblities of the state sanitation services and providing them with job security and stability. He co...

The Rector of Kogi State Polytechnic, Lokoja Professor Salisu Ogbo Usman has congratulated the State Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Alhaji Abdullahi Bello (Dollar) on his birthday anniversary. Describing Alhaji Bello as a distinguished visionary party leader and champion of social justice, Professor Usman praised his leadership traits which so far has justified the people's confidence in his charismatic leadership and capacity as an outstanding bridge builder. Prof Usman commended Alhaji Bello's exceptional leadership, bridge-building abilities, and people-focused development initiatives which has culminated in the party's victory over the years. He joins stakeholder and party members to congratulate Alhaji Abdullahi whom Prof Ogbo  described as a bosom  friend and a confidant who continues to inspire confidence in the rank and files of the party with his large heart and people's skills. Prof Ogbo prayed that Almighty God in his infinite mercy will gran...

The Committee on Consequential Adjustments in Salaries for civil servants has agreed that the new minimum wage will be implemented from 29 July 2024. This was stated in a Memorandum of Understanding issued at the end of the committee’s meeting, which was seen by our correspondent in Abuja on Friday. The committee also recommended that the wage award, which was discontinued by the Federal Government, should be paid until 28 July 2024. The committee, headed by the Head of Civil Service of the Federation, Didi Walson-Jack, noted that the government considered the economic situation in the country before making its decisions. The MoU read, “The committee held four meetings and considered all presentations from the Federal Government and Trade Union sides. It also took into account the economic situation and the ability of the Federal Government to pay and sustain any consequential adjustment in salaries arising from the implementation of the National Minimum Wage (Amendment) Act, 2024, as ...

The Kogi State Ministry of Education has announced the release of the 2024 results of Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE), Basic Six and Common Entrance Examinations (CEE). The ministry made the announcement in a statement signed by the Director Examination, Admission and Certification, Mrs Grace  Egbeneye, and made available to journalists on Friday in Lokoja  Egbeneye urged respective school Administrators to collect the results of Basic Six and Common Entrance from Area Education Evaluators (AEE's) Offices in their respective Local Government Areas, while the BECE results could only be access by Scratch Card. "This is to inform School Heads, Principals, Proprietors and the Public that the results of Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE), Basic Six and Common Entrance Examinations have been released. "School Administrators are to collect the results of Basic Six and Common Entrance from Area Education Evaluators (AEE's) Offices in their respectiv...

Kogi Government Lauds NNS Lugard's Intervention to Boost Education Secto The Kogi Commissioner for Education, Mr. Wemi Jones, has commended the officers and men of Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) Lugard, Lokoja, for its untervention in the state's education sector. Jones gave the commendation on Friday during the "NNS Lugard Operation Delta Sanity III Educational Rhapsody" program held at LGEA Primary School Banda, Lokoja. The commissioner commended NNS for the initiative, stressing that the Military was conscious of their environment and did not just restrict themselves to the provisions of security. He stressed that their support for the educational system through the provisions of Exercise Books and Writing Materials to pupils would go a long way to boost education in Kogi. According to him,  Kogi Education ministry remains committed to the provision of accessible and qualitative education, as successful administrations since 2016 have made Education the primary focus of ...

The Nigerian Medical Association, (NMA), Kogi Chapter, has raised an alarm accusing its National Officers Committee (NOC) of planning to impose an illegal State Executive Council (SEC) in Kogi State. The Kogi NMA made the allegation in Communique issued after its Emergency General Meeting (EGM), jointly signed by its Chairman, Dr Abubakar Alhassan; and Secretary, Dr Adaranijo Kolapo, on Friday in Lokoja. The association faulted a letter allegedly signed by NOC Secretary- General of the national body, Dr. Benjamin Egbo, dated 13th September 13, recognising unknown persons as Kogi NMA Chairman and Secretary. "The Emergency General Meeting (EGM) of the State Executive Council (SEC) of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) Kogi State branch was held today in Lokoja. "At the meeting, the SEC looked into the state of the association, especially with respect to the continuous meddling of the NOC in the internal affairs of the branch, resolved as follows: "That the general publ...

Consultant of International Market Lokoja, Alhaji Adams Babagida Jimoh has debunk the rumour making around that the market has been sold to an Entrepreneur. The Consultant Adams Babagida Jimoh Stated this while speaking with newsmen in Lokoja. Adams Jimoh described the rumour as unfounded, noting that there is know intention of such for now. He said the ongoing restructuring of the market  would create enabling environment for the smooth running of the market. The Consultant called on the traders to go about their normal businesses lawfully and commended Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo for his prompt payment of salaries to civil servants in the state.  Alhaji Adams Babagida Jimoh also expressed confident that Governor Ododo Will move the state to greater height and pledged total support of traders to his administration to succeed. The Consultant Adams Babagida Jimoh also commended Governor for providing the market with fire instingusher and pledged to serve and improve on the Inter...