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It is with great pleasure that I, Dr. Mrs Folashade Arike Ayoade, State Government Secretary, Kogi State, officially endorses the Governor Ododo's Orphan Students Care (GOOS-Care) initiative. This laudable project, championed by the Kogi State Forum of Local Government Special Assistants, demonstrates a genuine commitment to the welfare and education of orphaned and indigent students in our great state. The GOOS-Care initiative aligns perfectly with our administration's vision to provide access to quality education for all, regardless of socio-economic background. I commend the Forum for their tireless efforts in conceiving and implementing this project, which will undoubtedly have a transformative impact on the lives of countless young people. As the Secretary to the State Government, I pledge my unwavering support for the GOOS-Care initiative and look forward to collaborating with the Forum to ensure its successful implementation. Together, we can make a meaningfu...

Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo has presented the sum of 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 on Monday, Governor Ododo said the Community Revolving Fund is in line 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 lan...

Kogi Forum of SSAs Launchee GOBO: Empowers 30 Petty Traders Quarterly with N50,000 Each In a significant bid to complement the State Government’s welfare efforts towards the vulnerable, the Kogi State Forum of Senior Special Assistants (KFSSA) on Wednesday launched the Governor Ododo Business Outreach (GOBO), an empowerment initiative targeted to benefit 10 petty traders each from the three districts of the state, every quarterly. The GOBO initiative, aligns with Governor Ododo's Consolidation and Continuity Agenda on Welfare and Economic Development. Beneficiaries have lauded the initiative and noted that such equitable distribution of empowerment will boost economic output and self-dependency among its recipients. Kogipedia commends KFSSA, noting GOBO's strategic approach to foster financial stability and independence among grassroots beneficiaries. If well implemented, We believe the initiative will drive long-term socioeconomic development in Kogi State, contrib...

•BRIEFS MR PRESIDENT ON SECURITY SITUATION IN THE STATE,  •MEASURES TO COMBAT FOOD SECURITY AND UPDATE ON FEDERAL ROAD PROJECTS IN KOGI STATE  Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman on Wednesday paid a courtesy visit on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. In statement by Ismaila Isah, Special Adviser on Media to the Governor, said Governor Ododo used the opportunity to brief President Tinubu on the security situation in Kogi State and efforts by his administration to consistently improve on the security architecture in the state to enhance performance in securing lives and property in all parts of the state. The Governor also commended President Tinubu on his efforts to ensure prompt intervention to addressing food security challenges in the country, and intimated the president with the positive feedback from the people of Kogi State following the distribution of food palliatives in the state last month, promising that the exercise will be a ...

The Minister for Budget and Economic Planning, Senator Abubakar Atiku Bagudu has assured Kogi small businesses of better days ahead for their business desired growth and progress. The minister gave the assurance while inspecting products of Kogi CARES Result Area 3 beneficiaries at an exhibition organized by the Federal Coordinating Committee of the NG-CARES as part of the one-day lecture titled: Social Protection in Nigeria, The Journey So Far" held at the Nicon Luxury Hotel, Abuja on Wednesday. Senator Bagudu earlier in his remarks commended the $570 Million NG-CARES programme implemented in the 36 states and FCT for its significant role as a support mechanism across Nigeria. While complementing his earlier proposal for the expansion of the programme to cover the three tiers of government, the minister hinted the federal government's commitment to lifting people from poverty saying that more funds has been allocated in the 2024 budget to that effect. The Managing Director/Ch...

By Ismail M Kabir The executive director of Rural Electrification Fund, Dr. Sanusi Ohiare has led thousands of supporters from his hometown on a solidarity march for Tinubu/Shettima 2023 Presidential campaign. Over 5 thousand women and youth across Adavi local government council trooped this morning to receive Dr. Sanusi in Nagazi area before proceeding on a long walk to Ozuri Junction amidst chants of praise songs for the Tinubu/Shettima mandate. All Progressive Congress (APC) leaders from the local government area and other parts of Kogi Central including the LGA Boss, Hon. Joseph Salami, Hon. Abdulmumuni Okara, Alhaji Kabiro Jatto Alhaji Hadi Ametuo, Hon. Abdulmumuni Danga, APC Candidates for both National and state assemblies, campaign committees and host of other party faithfuls equally led their groups in the long walk through Inorere area to Obangede junction in a long convoy of excited followers. Waving through the cheering crowd of admirers, Dr. Sanusi Ohiare assur...

  Prof. Ododo, Akaba , Ojiah to serve as panelists The executive governor of Kogi State, His Excellency Alhaji Yahaya Bello will be attending the Ohere Interactive Session for Kogi Elites as the Special Guest of Honour. The Ohere Interactive Session organized by the Ohere Political Vanguard in collaboration with the Kogi Central Elites for Ohere will be holding on the 29th of October, 2022 at the Transcorp Hilton Abuja. In a media chat with newsmen, the Director General of the Ohere Political Vanguard, Professor Solomon Avidime noted that the session would include interaction between Engr. Abubakar Sadiku Ohere and some notable personalities from Kogi State while showcasing his achievements and setting new agenda in governance.  The General Manager of National Theater, Professor Sunnie Ododo, the Sole Administrator of Ajaokuta Steel Company, Engr Sumaila Akaba and Chief Barny Ojiah will be among the panelists for the session. The panelists are expected to share the...

By Ismail M Kabir As part of activities to mark it's 10th Years Anniversary, Proudly Anebira group held a special prayer at the jumuat service today in Okene. The prayer which was led by the acting Chief Imam of Ebiraland, Ustaz Muhammed Rasheed was attended by Muslim members of the group amidst the congregation that observed the jumuat prayer. The acting Chief Imam prayed for God's sustained blessings on the group for their commitment to the growth and development of Ebiraland. While enjoining the group to continue their good services to the community, the congregation equally used the opportunity to pray for security, peace and progress of Ebiraland. Proudly Anebira group which was founded on May 27th 2002 is celebrating its 10 years of existence as a  congregation of various groups and associations with the common goal of promoting the good culture of brotherliness, love and unity among Ebira people across the world. Other programs lined up for the 10 years anniv...

In her bid to ensuring operational standards, Kogi Enterprise Development Agency (KEDA) has met with the Standards Organization of Nigeria (SON) to seek working collaboration for the benefits of Small and Medium Enterprises in the state. The KEDA MD/CEO, Hajiya Rekiya Onaivo Sanni represented by the Executive Director of Operations, Mr. Akinola John and other members of staff met with Kogi  state coordinator of SON in Lokoja on Tuesday. In his remark, KG-CARES Head of DLI 3, Mr. Daniel Ogu said that the meeting was necessary to learn about the standards required by law in the operations of KEDA as an agency that provides support for SMEs in Kogi State. Mr Daniel explained KEDA's commitment to promote consumer confidence and global competitiveness. Being assured of the major roles of SON in quality assurance and certification of businesses, KEDA wants to leverage on these for enhanced output for Kogi SMEs. SON's  Kogi State coordinator, Engr. Alex Dawudu said the mi...

A bill seeking for the establishment of Federal University of Education, Okene has passed first reading at the red chamber of the National Assembly. The bill sponsored by the Senator representing Kogi Central seeks to upgrade the Federal college of education Okene into a full fledged University of Education. Speaking with Newsmen, Senator Oseni said the College has been in existence for a long time and has produced quite a number of NCE graduates over time, noting that it is long overdue to award Bachelors in Education. Senator Oseni who lamented that presently, the country is backward educationally and the effect of it is obvious in the nature of graduates, noted that, in addressing this, it has to begin with the quality of teachers produced thereby producing sound graduates. The Lawmaker maintained that, to encourage sound education, it has to start with the quality of the teachers produced to encourage quality education. He noted that the conversion and upgrade of the in...

Adomu Muhammed Etudaiye, a renown philanthropist from Okene, Kogi State, has paid the Senior Secondary Certificate Examinations (SSCE) fees for over 100 indigent Senior Secondary School in kogi Central Senatorial District. Etudaiye said, in Okene on Wednesday 23rd February that the gesture was aimed at complementing the Ebira Youth Congress’s educational development efforts. He said the beneficiaries were carefully selected from some public secondary schools in Ebiraland. According to his representative, Hon. Habib Ikunaiye, the beneficiaries are the children of less privileged individuals within Kogi Central who are designated to sit for the examination but could not afford the fees. He described education as the bedrock of development whose value must not be subordinated under any reason.  Ikunaiye therefore called on other public-spirited people in Ebiraland to emulate the gesture by investing in education to guarantee bright futur...

By Ismail M. Kabir The reappointed Executive Director of Rural Electrification Fund, Dr. Sanusi Ohiare has paid for the West African Examination Council (WAEC) registration fees for final year Secondary School students in Kogi Central senatorial district. Twenty five students selected from various secondary schools are among the numerous graduating students whose parents could not afford their registration for their final examination, a development that informed the recent call by the Ebira Youth Congress (EYC) for concerned stakeholders to respond to the low enrolment record among secondary schools across Kogi central. Recall that Dr. Sanusi Ohiare was recently reappointed by President Muhammadu Buhari to serve another term of 5-years as the Executive Director of Rural Electrification Fund at the Rural Electrification Agency (REA). The reappointment is perceived by many as a confirmation of the numerous achievements of Dr. Sanusi Ohiare since assumption of office as the ED...

By: Joshua Adinoyi  The Great Ohindase of Okengwe, Chief Stephen Bamidele Eneika Bello, has been described as a peace maker and a true father to all.  Chairman, Kogi State Chapter of the National Sesame Seed Association of Nigeria (NSSAN), Alhaji Damisa Suleiman, made the assertion while felicitating with the paramount ruler of Okengwe Ehi on the celebration of his 45th year anniversary on the throne.  Alhaji Damisa noted that the Great Ohindase of Okengwe has remain committed to ensuring peaceful coexistence among the people of the Area and beyond.  He explained that the people of the Area have been seeing themselves as one, stressing that the role of the traditional institution at instilling peace in the society cannot be overemphasized. “There is a saying that uneasy lies the head that wears the crown, so to spend 45 years on the throne is not an easy task therefore we just must celebrate His Royal Highness, Chief Stephen Bello, the Great Ohindase...

 Reminiscent of the impact and memories of their glorious days in college, the '87 graduates of Abdulazeez Atta Memorial College, Okene (AAMCO 1987 Old Boys) presented awards to three best students in all classes of the prestigious college in the second edition of the annual event in appreciation of the positive impact the college has made in their academic life. The event which held on the 4th of October 2021 at the school premises in Okene was well attended by the 1987 Old Boys Excos, member of staff and students of the college. A total number of 42 students were presented with various prizes including computer laptops for the overall best SS3 students in both Science and Arts while study and Writing materials were donated to the best students in all arms of classes. The group also provided support for all the teaching and non-teaching staff of the college. In their end of year report, the Chairman of the group, Engr. Ahmed Musa thanked the mem...