- Igala youths greet Bello, Ododo
The Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, has has said that the ministry has received express approval from the presidency to commence federal roads construction/rehabilitation in Kogi State.
He also outlined the modalities being explored to expedite the works without delay.
Umahi spoke during a visit to him by the Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello and Governor-elect, Ahmed Usman Ododo, at his office in Mabushi, Abuja.
Governor Bello expressed gratitude to Senator Umahi for his support and solidarity, contributing to the victory of the Governor-elect in the November 11 governorship election in Kogi State.
He said Ododo would continue to bring significant infrastructure development to Kogi State, enhancing the pride of the people and the All Progressives Congress (APC).
Senator Umahi congratulated the Governor-elect, emphasizing that his victory reflected the people’s desire for continuity and consolidation.
He commended Governor Bello’s achievements in road construction, education, health infrastructure, and other critical areas.
He urged the governor-elect to uphold the trust placed in him by the people and the party, ensuring the fulfillment of his campaign promises.
The minister said that ongoing projects, such as the Ganaja road rehabilitation, would be concrete-based, aligning with the Federal Government’s policy to ensure durable roads in Nigeria.
Ododo reiterated his commitment to the trust bestowed upon him by the people.
He expressed gratitude for the minister’s support and pledged to strengthen the existing relationship between the state and the federal government through the Ministry of Works.
Ododo assured the minister of his administration’s readiness to actualize the infrastructure master plan for Kogi as laid down by the current administration.
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Meanwhile, the National President and Coordinator of the Igala Youths Consultative Assembly, Benjamin Akoji Daniel, has sent a congratulatory message to Governor Bello, and Ododo, for their victory in the election.
Akoji during a briefing yesterday at the Igala Unity Square in Anyigba alongside heads of other socio-cultural groups, commended Prince Ishaq Shaibu Okolo, Executive Chairman of Dekina; Alfa Nasiru Muhammed, Kogi East Zonal Chairman of the All Progressives Congress; and other well-meaning Igala sons and daughters who stood and believed in the “Kogi Agenda” rather than any form of ethnic agenda.
He thanked them for making the Igala kingdom proud by not engaging in any form of bigotry, noting that Igala people are known for their uprightness and peaceful cohabitation with other ethnic groups in the state.
The group enjoined Ododo to build on the foundation laid by Governor Bello, and ensure he carries all ethnic groups along in the discharge of his duties.
Other speakers at the meeting praised the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for conducting an election in the state that is adjudged free, fair, transparent, and credible.
Secretary of the group, Alhaji Suleiman Makolo, advised Ododo to see all Kogites as one and build on the unity championed by Bello from 2016 to date.
He urged him to embark on more infrastructural projects in Kogi East to complete what Governor Bello started in 2016, which led to the construction of several projects such as the Anyigba-Umomi-Idah Road, Ankpa Township Roads, Olamaboro Roads, erosion control projects in Ogugu, Anyigba, and other parts of the State