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By Stephen Adeleye Lokoja, May 8, 2025 The WALVICOLA Oil & Gas has taken a significant step in addressing the high cost of fuel and scarcity issue in Kogi State with the opening of its new filling station in Lokoja. The WALVICOLA Oil & Gas, which was officially opened on Thursday at Zone Lokoja, is affiliated with MRS Oil & Gas, aimed to provide quality fuel at affordable prices to customers. Speaking on the vision behind the initiative, the Managing Director/CEO of WALVICOLA Oil & Gas, Hon. Pius Kolawole, said the new filling station was part of the company’s commitment…
.. …A Significant Investment in Education Sector. This initiative underscores the administration’s commitment to eradicating poverty. Governor Ododo disclosed this during a keynote address at the Kogi Education Stakeholders Sensitization Meeting for the 2024/2025 Annual Schools Census, held at the Glasshouse of Government House in Lokoja. The Governor, represented by the Commissioner for Education, Hon. Wemi Jones, emphasized that the prudent management of limited resources has made education a top priority. He highlighted the importance of the school census as a key focus area for the State Government. Governor Ododo highlighted the State Government’s investment of over N1.3 billion in…
By Adegboyega Segun The Kogi State Commissioner for Information and Communications, Hon. Kingsley Fanwo, has extended warm felicitations to Hon. Olawumi Jacob, member representing Mopamuro Constituency in the Kogi State House of Assembly, on the occasion of his birthday. In a statement issued on Thursday, Hon. Fanwo described the lawmaker as a dedicated and exemplary leader whose commitment to the progress of Mopamuro Local Government Area and the welfare of his constituents continues to stand out. “I congratulate Hon. Olawumi Jacob on the auspicious occasion of his birthday. He has remained an incredible and committed lawmaker, focused on the growth,…
Hon. Aderonke Aro, a former House of Assembly Member from Yagba West State Constituency, congratulates Hon. Leke Abejide, a member of the House of Representatives from Yagba Federal Constituency, on his birthday today. As a respected community leader and chieftain of the All Progressives Congress in Yagba West local government area, Hon. Aro sends heartfelt wishes to Hon. Leke on this special occasion, hoping for a joyous and prosperous birthday celebration. In his message, Hon. Aro lauds Hon. Leke as valuable asset to Yagba Federal Constituency in Kogi State, commending his efforts in elevating the constituency to a prominent position…
Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo, has described the immediate past Governor, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, as a “fantastic father and political mentor” whose leadership laid the foundation for inclusive development and people-centered governance in the state. Governor Ododo made this known on Tuesday during a stakeholders’ engagement at Idozumi, Bariki Ward in Okene Local Government Area, where he was warmly received by traditional rulers, political leaders, youth, and women groups. The Governor, who used the opportunity to reinforce his administration’s commitment to sustaining the legacy of his predecessor, said he remains a proud student of Yahaya Bello’s political ideology rooted…
The Kogi State Ministry of Education, has engaged with stakeholders on full implementation of the revised National Education Quality Assurance Policy (NEQAP) towards enhancing quality education in the state. The state Commissioner for Education, Hon. Wemi Janes, who declared the workshop open on Wednesday in Lokoja, said the policy would improve the overall quality of education by setting standards and supervising their implementation. “The issue of quality assurance is something we must take very seriously as a state, and Kogi is ready for the full implementation of the NEQAP in the state. “Let’s have an honest and open discussion about…
On behalf of the Management, Academic Board, staff and students of Kogi State Polytechnic, Lokoja, I heartily felicitate with the Deputy Governor of Kogi State, His Excellency, Comrade Joel Salifu Oyibo, on the auspicious occasion of his birthday. Your Excellency, your life and service have continued to instill admiration, and your humility and unwavering dedication to duties are exemplary testament of a worthy leadership. Your calm yet resolute leadership style and your loyalty to His Excellency, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, have remained instrumental in deepening the gains of the administration’s Continuity and Consolidation Agenda. As you celebrate today, we recognise…
—- pilgrims are now to be at the Hajj camp on 9th May, 2025 Kogi State Hajj Commission has said that the flight schedule for Kogi pilgrims State have been rescheduled to Saturday 10th and Sunday 11th May, 2025, saying that the pilgrims in particular should take note of the new dates. In a statement signed by Imam Mansur Muhammad, Director Administration, on behalf of the Executive Chairman, said that pilgrims are now expected to be at Hajj Camp, Bassa Village, along Abuja Airport road on Friday 9th May by 12noon as against the earlier announcement. According to Imam…
Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, on Monday, was hosted to a stakeholders’ forum by leaders and residents of Adavi Local Government Area as part of his administration’s continuous engagement with local communities. The interactive session, held at the Adavi Local Government Secretariat in Ogaminana, drew a large gathering of stakeholders including traditional rulers, political leaders, youth and women groups. Governor Ododo, who had earlier inspected ongoing road projects in the local government area, emphasized his administration’s unwavering commitment to infrastructural development, local content promotion, and inclusive governance. He noted that all ongoing projects across the state will be…