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KERC CHAIRMAN ENGR ABDWAARIS CONGRATULATES FORMER GOVERNOR YAHAYA BELLO ON 50TH BIRTHDAY

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The Chairman/CEO of the Kogi State Electricity Regulatory Commission (KERC), Engr. Ibrahim S. Abdwaaris, has congratulated the immediate past Governor of Kogi State, His Excellency Alhaji Yahaya Bello, on his 50th birthday. In a statement, Engr. Abdwaaris commended Governor Bello's contributions to Kogi State's development during his tenure and praised his successor, Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo, for building on the foundations laid by him. The KERC Chairman noted that Kogi State has experienced peace and stability under Governor Ododo's leadership, with a people-centered administration that prioritizes civil servants' welfare and pensioners; a testament to the goodwill intention of former Governor Yahaya Bello to comfort the people and indigenes of Kogi State. Engr. Abdwaaris reaffirmed KERC's commitment to ensuring that the distribution company in the electricity market works in the overall interest of consumers, promoting performance and excellence. The...

*Kogi Transport Commissioner Lauds Gov. Ododo's Commitment to Infrastructure Development In Kogi East*

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By Abah Benjamin Eneojoh  June 15, 2027 The Kogi State Commissioner for Transport, Hon. Atuluku Levi, has praised Governor Usman Ahmed Ododo's administration for its commitment to improving infrastructure in the state.  Hon Atuluku  during an inspection visit to the ongoing Abejukolo township roads rehabilitation project in Omala Local Government Area today, described the development as an evidence of the Governor's presence in all the the three Senatorial Districts of the State. "This road rehabilitation project is another evidence of Governor Ododo's presence in Omala and the entire Kogi East Senatorial District," Hon. Atuluku Levi said. "For years, the Abejukolo township roads have been in a deplorable state, but today, the rehabilitation work is a reality. The asphalt overlay, which is the final stage of the project, is a clear indication that Governor Ododo has matched his words with actions." The Commissioner commended the Governor'...

NANTMP SET TO CONDUCT ELECTIONS IN NORTH CENTRAL ZONE.

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The Vice President North Central Zone of the National Association of Nigeria Traditional Medicine Practitioners (NANTMP), Chief (Dr.) Isa Obele, has announced that elections for chairmanship and other positions will soon be conducted in some state chapters. This development aims to further strengthen the organization's structure and promote unity among its members. Chief Isa Obele made the assertion while addressing some pressing issues in certain state chapters. He assured that the states would be notified on the criteria for elective offices before the election takes place. The North Central Zonal President identified the states slated for elections to include Benue State, Kogi State, Nasarawa State, and the FCT Abuja. The zonal President emphasized the importance of unity among traditional medicine practitioners, stressing that the organization's key vision is to make traditional medicine accessible to the people in line with global standards. He drew parallels w...

Kogi Govt, Mufkad Partner on Affordable Housing for Civil Servants

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Kogi State Government is to partner with a real estate development company, Mufkad Estate to deliver a rent-to-own housing estate for civil servants in the state. This was disclosed by Engr. Suberu Onimisi Nusa, Project Manager of Mufkad Estate, in an exclusive interview on LugardTV.  Engr. Nusa explained that Mufkad is working closely with the State Ministry of Housing and Urban Development under the directive of Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo to fast-track the rollout of the project and ensure it meets the needs of public sector workers in the state.  "“We met with the Honourable Commissioner for Housing and Urban Development, on the instruction of His Excellency, Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo, to chart a way forward for immediate delivery of affordable housing.  “The Governor has tasked us with developing a rent-to-own model in partnership with the Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria, so civil servants can occupy these homes and pay over time,” he said. According to him, the pro...