The launch of a flagship project of the Kogi State Forum of Senior Special Assistants (KFSSA), Governor Ododo Business Outreach (GOBO), has been rescheduled from October 12 to October 31, 2024.
According to Alhaji Shuaib Ipinmisho, the Senior Special Assistant to Kogi State Governor on Land Matters, this strategic move is aimed at prioritizing the ongoing local government electioneering campaigns across the state.
Speaking with newsmen in Lokoja on Friday, Alhaji Ipinmisho explained that GOBO is committed to empowering vulnerable citizens of Kogi State.
“GOBO’s mission is to provide significant support to market women and empower the downtrodden and less privileged in Kogi State. The program’s objectives include: Providing financial support to market women and vulnerable groups, Fostering economic growth and development in Kogi State and Enhancing the standard of living for the less privileged,” he said.
Alhaji Ipinmisho said GOBO is adopting an innovative funding model where fractions of the monthly salaries of all Senior Special Assistants to the Chief Servant of Kogi State will fund the program, demonstrating the state’s commitment to uplifting its citizens.
“Under Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo’s leadership, Kogi State has made significant strides in improving the lives of its citizens. Recent initiatives include: approving a minimum wage increase to N72,500 for Kogi civil servants and suspending tax burdens on the approved sum for one year; Upgrading the Adogo airstrip to an international cargo airport, boosting the state’s economic development.
“GOBO is expected to improve economic opportunities for market women and vulnerable groups, enhance economic growth and development in Kogi State and ensure better standard of living for the less privileged.”
He said by postponing the launch to October 31, the KFSSA aims to ensure a successful event that aligns with the state’s priorities.
