…Reiterates Commitment To Infrastructural Development
Governor Usman Ododo of Kogi State has commended the Kogi youths and students for their unwavering support and cooperation, urging them to shun violence and embrace peace.
Ododo, who was represented by the Auditor General for Local Government, Hon Yakubu Adabenege, made this known during a programme titled, “Ododo Students Parley”., where the students and youths have been described as intellectual, innovative, creative, and peaceful, and have contributed immensely to the growth and development of the state and the nation.
He lauded them for the vote of confidence passed on Governor Ododo and for not aligning themselves with the hoodlums, storming the streets in the name of protests, and looting the citizens’ properties and goods.
The Governor urged the students and youths to continue to shun violence and embrace peace, as he reiterated his unwavering commitment to bringing infrastructural development to the state requesting their usual support.
The Commissioner for Information and Communications, Hon. Kingsley Fanwo in his remarks, portrayed the students and youths to be the most cherished assets of the state, while commending His Excellency, Alhaji Usman Ododo for appointing a youth as Special Adviser for Youth and Students matters.
Speaking further, Fanwo emphasized the government’s unwavering commitment to investing heavily in education, describing education as the biggest and most assured key to open the doors of prosperity and greatness.
He expressed confidence in Kogi students within and outside the state to be good ambassadors as they are performing extremely well in their academics.
The Commissioner further narrated how Kogi medical students carted away 18 out of 20 awards to the inducted medical doctors in Kaduna State University, in which one person went away with 11 out of the 18, adding that through visionary leaders, Kogi State produced 36 medical doctors on 10th September, 2024, commending Former Governor Yahaya Bello for bringing Alhaji Usman Ododo who is doing extremely well.
He urged the students to shun unnecessary protests and continue to support the administration of His Excellency, Alhaji Usman Ododo, as he remains committed to the welfare of the citizenry and infrastructural development in the state.
The Commissioner for Youth and Sports, Hon. Monday Anyebe in his opening remarks commended the students and youths for their resilience, dedication, and unwavering support to the administration of His Excellency, Alhaji Usman Ododo, demanding their continual support as the Governor, is committed to job creation, empowerment, and security of lives and properties.
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