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Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo of Kogi State has officially launched a program to provide free malaria testing and treatment in government hospitals. This initiative aims to improve healthcare services and reduce the burden of malaria in the state. During the event, Governor Ododo welcomed guests, including his family members, mentors, and colleagues. He highlighted the importance of the Kogi State Ministry of Health's efforts to enhance the Famkris healthcare initiative, which is designed to elevate healthcare services across the state. Governor Ododo reiterated his commitment to ensuring that healthcare services are accessible and equitable for all citizens of Kogi State. He praised the Ministry of Health and development partners for their dedication to advancing healthcare development in the state. The launch of this initiative marks the beginning of a comprehensive campaign to provide free malaria testing and treatment in government hospitals. This initiativ...

Lokoja, Kogi State - January 27, 2025 - Governor Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo is celebrating his one-year anniversary in office, marking a significant milestone in his tenure as the chief executive of Kogi State. As part of the celebrations, Dr. Abu Jibril Okikiri, Special Adviser on Health Matters to the Governor, has congratulated Governor Ododo on his achievement. In a statement, Dr. Okikiri praised the Governor's tireless efforts to transform Kogi State, citing his improvements in healthcare infrastructure, youth empowerment, and promotion of peace and unity. Dr. Okikiri, who has worked closely with the Governor on healthcare initiatives, commended his commitment to providing quality healthcare services to the people of Kogi State. The Special Adviser noted that the Governor's leadership has been inspiring, and his achievements in the past year are a testament to his vision for the state. The Governor's one-year anniversary in office has been marked by celebrati...

By Ishaq Dan-Imam, Lokoja The members of Kogi State Chapter of the national association of persons with physical disabilities (NAPWPD), held a get-together at the state rehabilitation Centre in Lokoja, on Saturday, where hordes of persons with physical disabilities across the state had a PWDS family dinner. The PWDS provided the assorted meals from their pockets, while the best female  cooks among them displayed their cookery to the admiration of guests and fellow-PWDs. The visibly excited members were served assorted meals, with musical interludes, to herald the beginning of a new year amid growing concerns on their poor living conditions, as persons with special needs in the State struggle to make ends meet amid economic depression. It was a colourful Saturday event where the grandeur of NAPWPD membership as well as its glorious achievement came to the fore, while gaily dressed PWDS were fed to satiety, as many devoured the sumptuous meals, Chicken and pil...

By Ishaq Dan-Imam, Lokoja The members of Kogi State Chapter of the national association of persons with physical disabilities (NAPWPD), held a get-together at the state rehabilitation Centre in Lokoja, on Saturday, where hordes of persons with physical disabilities across the state had a PWDS family dinner. The PWDS provided the assorted meals from their pockets, while the best female  cooks among them displayed their cookery to the admiration of guests and fellow-PWDs. The visibly excited members were served assorted meals, with musical interludes, to herald the beginning of a new year amid growing concerns on their poor living conditions, as persons with special needs in the State struggle to make ends meet amid economic depression. It was a colourful Saturday event where the grandeur of NAPWPD membership as well as its glorious achievement came to the fore, while gaily dressed PWDS were fed to satiety, as many devoured the sumptuous meals, Chicken and pile of fries with a voraci...

Abuja, Nigeria - January 22, 2025 - Hon. Musa Suleiman, a prominent politician from Kogi State, has been honored with a prestigious national award for his outstanding contributions to youth development and peace building in Nigeria. The award, presented by the Youth Transformation Ambassadors of Nigeria, recognizes Hon. Suleiman's tireless efforts to empower youths and promote peace and unity in his community. According to the organizers, Hon. Suleiman was selected for the award due to his remarkable initiatives, including providing employment and empowerment opportunities for youths and women, paying school fees for youths, and setting up businesses for them. In his acceptance speech, Hon. Suleiman dedicated the award to the youth-friendly Governor of Kogi State, Alh. Usman Ahmed Ododo, and urged Nigerian youths to become youth and peace ambassadors in their respective domains. The award presentation ceremony, held at the Intercontinental Hotel in Abuja, was attended b...

The Obaje-Adaka Attah Igala and paramount Traditional ruler of Obakolo Community in Igala Mela Odolu local government area, Chief Shaibu Musa Okoliko, has issued a stern warning to land speculators to stay clear of the community. This warning comes in response to an online publication where faceless community associations and fraudulent individuals purportedly urged would-be developers to desist from buying land in the community. Chief Shaibu Musa Okoliko emphasized that any individual engaging in fraudulent land speculation would face the full weight of the law. He advised those interested in acquiring land in the community to contact his palace, highlighting the importance of giving opportunities to both indigenes and non-indigenes to contribute to the community's development. In a related development, Chief Shaibu Musa Okoliko has  expressed gratitude to God for his recent victory at the appeal court over Land matters. This victory has brought an end to t...

A Kogi state born security giant and s Stalwart of the governing All Progressives Congress party, Doctor Erico Joseph Ameh has felicitated with the State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo, his Deputy, Joel Salifu Oyibo on the occasion of his first anniversary in office pointing out that the visit of President Bola Tinubu shows that things are on the right track, and charged the administration to remain committed to peace, infrastructure development and other ideals of good governance. Erico Ameh, in his felicitation message,  said the governor has started well and thus far proven to be sensitive to the yearnings of the citizenry. He noted that the governor had demonstrated that he is well prepared and determined to succeed  adding that his steps have again rekindled hope and the dreams of founding fathers. 'It is a good thing that you have restored hope through the full payment of salaries and being the first to implement the N72,500  minimum wage to the State and L...