- A University in each senatorial district, enlisting Kogi as oil producing state exceptional legacies
Chief Aiyelabowo Adebanji says Governor Yahaya Bello remains the best person to have govern Kogi state.
Speaking with newsmen in Lokoja on Saturday, Aiyelabowo said Gov. Bello remains the first Governor to have Inaugurated the State boundary Committee since the creation of the state.
Aiyelabowo, the Senior Special Assistant to Kogi State Governor on Boundary Matters, said until the coming of the administration of Gov Bello, the boundaries between the state and the federal capital territory has been unknown and not visible, adding that now pillars have been positioned demarcating the boundaries between Kogi and the FCT.
“The Governor in conjunction with National Boundary Commission delineated Kogi State boundary and the FCT to the East of Niger State and the West of Nasarawa State,” he said.
Aiyelabowo also praised Governor Bello for ensuring Kogi was enlisted among oil producing states in the country.
“The Governor formally made Kogi State (Ibaji) an oil producing State through proper delineation. The enlistment of Kogi as an oil producing state was part of Governor Yahaya Bello’s efforts in resolving the boundary issues that has lingered over the years.
“Ette Community and Enugu State boundary issues is now nearing conclusion during his time.
“You will recall that the State has recorded several crisis leading to death, loss of properties, between Kogi and Enugu State. Because of the sincere leadership of the Governor, the conflict has been put to an end.
“Talks are also ongoing in regard to Kogi (Alu) and Kogi State boundary encroachment. This is another milestone for the Gov. Bello’s administration,” he added.
The Senior Special Assistant recalled with nostalgic feelings how the country averted a conflict that would have led to transportation of foodstuffs from the North to the South.
“Gov. Yahaya Bello would also be remembered for stepping in to avert the plan to stop food from being transported from Northern parts of the country to the southern part.
“The Governor also stood for justice. It is important to State that Kogi State is bounded by 9 other states. Gov. Bello at a very critical stage of the outbreak of COVID-19 stood his ground, declared that the State was free of the disease. His stand on the insistence that about the non existence of COVID 19 from entering the state ensured free flow of businesses. The State which serves as a gateway to the North and South was not shut for movement.”
The Senior Special Assistant, who was full of praises for Gov. Bello, described him as the best Governor the State has ever had when it comes to ensuring equity, justice and fairness, said his administration ensured that each district can now boast of a University.
“For equity and justice, the Governor gave in to making each senatorial District of the State to own a University”, pointing out that his sense of fairness and justice would remain a watershed in the history of the State.
Hon. Aiyelabowo said with what has been done at the boundaries of the State, Gov. Bello will remain in the minds of the people eternally, stressing that his good works will last beyond his administration.
The Senior Special Assistant expressed optimism that the Governor Elect, Alhaji Usman Ahmed Ododo, having learnt the ropes, coupled with his competence and capacity, would build on the legacies of Gov Yahaya Bello.
