Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo, has directed the evacuation of Kogi students from the University of Jos, following the disruption of academic activities, with students ordered to vacate hostels and campuses over safety concerns. The directive comes amid heightened insecurity in parts of Plateau State, where …
Read More »Ododo Bags Champion Newspapers Governor of the Year on Youth, Security Award
By; Imrana Abdullahi Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo, has received another national recognition for his efforts in youth development and security in the state. The governor was listed among distinguished Nigerians selected for honours at the Champion Newspapers Annual Awards organised by Champion Newspapers Limited. Governor Ododo will receive …
Read More »Ajaokuta Economic City to Begin Operation in 2026 – Gov. Ododo
Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo has said the Ajaokuta Economic City proposed to host the Kogi-Hunan Free Trade Zone will begin operations this year, with the groundbreaking of the project expected in the second quarter of 2026. In a statement Signed by Ismaila Isah Special Adviser on …
Read More »APC Commends Gov. Ododo on Stellar Performance in Two Years
… As Kogi Youths Present ₦100m for Pres. Tinubu’s Re-Election The All Progressives Congress (APC) has commended Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo, for what it described as an outstanding performance in his two years in office. APC National Chairman, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, stated this while receiving Governor Ododo …
Read More »RAMADAN: Gov. Ododo Calls for Religious Tolerance, Vigilance, Peaceful Coexistence
Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo, has called on in the people of the state to embrace religious tolerance, vigilance and peaceful coexistence as Muslims around the world begin fasting in the holy month of Ramadan. In statement by his Special Adviser on Media, Ismaila Isah, the Governor described …
Read More »Gov. Ododo Orders Immediate Demolition of SAMBEL Facility Over Allegations of Criminal Infiltration
By; Imrana Abdullahi Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo, has ordered the immediate demolition of SAMBEL Facility in Idoji, Okene Local Government Area of the state, following intelligence reports that criminal elements linked to terrorist groups are using the area as a hideout. The governor gave the directive when he …
Read More »Gov. Ododo Mourns Yakubu Mohammed, Co-Founder of Newswatch
Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo, has expressed heartfelt condolences to the immediate family and the Nigerian Union of Journalists over the passing of elder statesman and co-founder of Newswatch Magazine, Alhaji Yakubu Mohammed. The Governor in a statement by his Special Adviser on Media, Hon. Ismaila Isah …
Read More »Gov. Ododo Signs ₦820.49bn 2026 Budget into Law
By; Imrana Abdullahi …Reaffirms Commitment to Shared Prosperity Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo, has signed the ₦820.49 billion 2026 Appropriation Bill into law following its passage by the Kogi State House of Assembly. Governor Ododo described the moment as another major milestone in the state’s journey towards inclusive growth …
Read More »Gov. Ododo Greets Christians at Christmas, Harps on Peace, Unity
Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo, has conveyed heartfelt Christmas goodwill message to Christians across the State, describing the sacred feast of the Nativity as a solemn reminder of selfless love, meekness and devotion to the service of mankind. In his message through his Special Adviser on Media, Hon. …
Read More »Gov. Ododo’s Executive Proclamation Not State of Emergency
Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo, has clarified that his recent Executive Proclamation on security protocols in the state is not a declaration of a state of emergency but a set of necessary measures to enhance the security architecture to crackdown on criminals in all parts of the state. …
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