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The Kogi State Rural Access and Agricultural Marketing Project (Kogi RAAMP) recorded another major milestone as development partners and stakeholders commended the state for its outstanding performance in rural infrastructure delivery at the 10th Rural Access and Agricultural Marketing Project (RAAMP) Implementation Support Mission. The week-long national mission, held at the NAF Conference Centre, brought together key stakeholders from participating states, development partners, and federal agencies to review implementation progress, strengthen project delivery frameworks, and consolidate gains in rural infrastructure development across the country. Kogi State emerged as one of the standout performers during the mission, receiving widespread commendation…
A prominent chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kogi State, Hon. Matthew Ochada (HMO), has extended warm felicitations to the Deputy Governor of Kogi State, His Excellency, Comrade Joel Oyibo Salifu, on the occasion of his birthday. In a congratulatory message made available to newsmen in Lokoja on Thursday, Hon. Ochada described the Deputy Governor as a “quintessential leader” whose dedication to the development of the Confluence State remains unparalleled. He noted that Comrade Salifu’s journey from a seasoned labour leader to the second-highest office in the state is a testament to his humility, loyalty and steadfast…
The Nigeria Association of Agricultural Product Dealers (NAAPD) has lauded the Kogi State Government for what it described as sustained efforts in improving security and citizens’ welfare, even as it called for strategic collaboration to enhance its operations and boost revenue generation in the state. The commendation came on Wednesday when members of the association’s State Executive paid a courtesy visit to the Deputy Governor of Kogi State, Comrade Joel Salifu, at his official residence in Lokoja. Speaking during the visit, the State Coordinator of NAAPD, Mr Omata Sunday, said the association had been closely monitoring developments in the…
Amid preparations for the 2027 elections, the All Progressives Congress (APC) has adjusted its primary election schedule, postponing its presidential primary to May 23, 2026, while revising other key activities. The party also shifted its governorship primaries to May 21, 2026, as part of a broader review of its timetable in line with electoral requirements. The APC Deputy National Publicity Secretary, Duro Meseko, disclosed the changes on Thursday after the party’s 186th National Working Committee meeting held in Abuja. Meseko explained that the adjustments were made to align with the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, the Electoral…
The people of Omala Local Government Area of Kogi State are set to witness what many have described as a significant boost to grassroots development as the lawmaker representing the constituency in the State House of Assembly, Hon. Umar Yahaya, concludes plans to commission a string of community projects. The event, billed for Saturday, April 25, 2026, is expected to attract political stakeholders, traditional rulers, youth and women groups and residents from across the local government area. The lawmaker’s initiative, span key sectors such as water supply, security, and rural transportation, areas long identified by residents as critical to…
The Deputy Governor of Kogi State, His Excellency, Comrade Joel Salifu, has described the people of Bassa Local Government Area as dependable and trustworthy, saying that the state government holds the area in high regard because of the loyal support of its people. Speaking while receiving a delegation of the Ododo Bassa Youth Grassroots Initiative (OBYGI) led by its Coordinator, Comrade Victor M.A. Kpanaki, the Deputy Governor said: “We do not joke with Bassa because they are people of their words.” He noted that Bassa, alongside Ibaji and other local government of Kogi East, gave overwhelming support to the…
The Women Leader of the Igala Progressive Youth Forum, Hon. Ojoma Happiness, has commended the Deputy Speaker of the Kogi State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Comfort Ojoma Nwuchiola, for facilitating the renovation and reconstruction of the Old Ibaji Local Government Secretariat in Onyedega, describing the project as a “timely intervention that restores governance at the grassroots.” Hon. Happiness, who spoke shortly after the commissioning of the facility at the weekend, said the gesture has brought renewed hope to residents of Ibaji Local Government Area, many of whom had long endured the absence of a functional administrative structure following…
Stakeholders from Omala Local Government Area of Kogi State, under the aegis of Omala Indiaspora and Omala Home Base, have formally endorsed Hon. Umar Yahaya as their preferred candidate for the House of Representatives seat for Ankpa/Omala/Olamaboro Federal Constituency in the 2027 general elections. The endorsement, which took place in Lokoja the state capital, drew community leaders, party faithful, youths, and women from across the council area, who converged to express what they described as a “collective and decisive” support for the lawmaker. Speaking on behalf of the group, spokesperson Mohammed Awal Halilu said the decision to back Yahaya…
The Kogi State Governor, His Excellency Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, has commissioned and handed over the newly renovated and reconstructed Old Ibaji Local Government Secretariat in Onyedega, Ibaji Local Government Area. Speaking at the event on Saturday, the Governor represented by his Deputy, Comrade Joel Salifu, noted that the project reflects the government’s commitment to bringing development closer to the grassroots. He commended the Deputy Speaker of the Kogi State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Comfort Ojoma Nwuchiola Egwaba, for facilitating the project, describing her as a true leader who has remembered her people and delivered meaningful development to…
By Jonathan Eneojo John Listen, I almost let this one slide. I really did. But I know the Deputy Governor’s Media Team won’t stoop so low to dignify you with a response, reason why I have to wade in. While much of the current political discourse lacks the substance to warrant a formal rebuttal, prolonged silence carries significant risk. In this clime, failing to challenge misinformation is frequently equated with consenting to it. We must speak to ensure our silence is not weaponized as a signature of approval. Michael Samuel Idoko, we need to have a real conversation. It…