The Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, has mourned the sudden passage of Yunana Babas, an Assistant Inspector -General of Police (AIG) in charge of Zone 8 with headquarters in the state capital, Lokoja. This was contained in a statement made available to the press in Government House, Lokoja just now by Onogwu Mohammed, Chief Press […]
Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi State has praised the republican nature of Ndigbo which he said was again on display in the election of a renowned diplomat, Professor George Obiozor, to lead the prestigious apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo. The Governor noted that with the election of the professor of international relations to pilot the […]
Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello has disclosed that three billion naira has been set aside as grant to the poor, vulnerable and small business holders cushion the adverse effects of COVID-19 pandemic on the economy. Bello made this known during a one-day key stakeholders’ sensitisation and training programme on COVID-19 Action Recovery and Economic Stimulus […]
Kogi state government has announced that a one day sensitization training on Covid-19 Action Recovery and Economic Stimulus – Program for Results (KG CARES) will hold on Thursday, January 14. In a statement by the State Commissioner of Finance, Budget and Economic Planning, Asiwaju Idris Asiru, the training is for key Stakeholders on KG CARES […]
By Stephen Adeleye. Kogi State Ministry of Education, Science and Technology, has formally handed over projects’ work at the newly established Confluence University of Science and Technology (CUSTECH), Osara, for rehabilitation, renovation and supply of materials in preparation for the commencement of academic activities at the institution before the end February 2021. The ministry’s Commissioner, […]
Kogi state government has presented a N6 million cash donation to the family of the late Kogi East APC divisional women leader, late Mrs. Mariam Egbunu. The donation was made on Tuesday during an official visit of the government to the family at their country home in Ajaegbe Abocho, Dekina local government area of the […]
Governor Yahaya Bello has announced that contract for the Ganaja flyover will commence in the first quarter of 2021. Bello made this known in his new year broadcast in Lokoja. He said marking of structures to be affected for compensation is already completed and the original designs are being expanded to include a comprehensive overhaul […]
Kogi State Government says it is not planning to shutdown schools beyond January 18, 2020, as the Second Wave of Covid-19 continues in the country. Most schools in the State, had fixed Jan 4th for resumption. But, the State Govermor Yahaya Bello while signing the 2021 budget today announced the new date. The Governor insisted […]
Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello has felicitated with Christians in the state and world over on the occasion of this year’s Christmas celebration. In a Christmas message issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Onogwu Muhammed, the Governor urged Christians to use this special occasion which commemorates the birth of the Lord Jesus Christ to show […]
By Aisha Audu. Kogi State Security Trust Fund has urged corporate bodies and privileged individuals to increase support to the organization, saying the state won’t relent on equipping security agencies for the task of combating crime. Chairman Kogi State Security Trust Fund, Hon Teina Abdulmalik made the appeal during the end of year meeting of […]