By Noah Ocheni, Lokoja
The Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, has called on the Federal Legislators in the State to consistently provide democratic benefits to their respective constituencies in the state.
Governor Ododo made the call during the Commissioning of projects in Dekina Local Government Area facilitated by the Member representing Dekina/Bassa federal constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. Paul Gowon Haruna.
The Governor who was represented by the Deputy Governor Comrade Joel Salifu, emphasized that the federal legislators in the state are effectively representing the people through the state and federal government’s renewed hope initiative.
He urged all Federal and State legislators to intensify their efforts in providing representation benefits adding that the present administration’s commendable work is inspiring other public office holders in the state to fulfill their campaign promises.
Governor Ododo acknowledged the lawmaker representing Dekina/Bassa federal constituency for fulfilling his promises to the constituents, encouraging them to jettison tribal politics and support the government of Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo and the APC for further democratic benefits.
He said the major roads in the area will be considered for constructions, commending the State Auditor General, Alhaji Yakubu Okala, and other political office holders for their support, which has given the people more reasons to support the advance new direction government.
Earlier, the Member representing Dekina/Bassa Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. Paul Gowon Haruna, expressed gratitude to the people and assured them of fulfilling part of his campaign promises in 2023.
Despite misinformation circulating about him, he is dedicated to delivering on his promises and urged the people to disregard the propaganda and witness the positive changes in the constituency.
He emphasized that the projects being commissioned and inspected are just a few among the many completed and ongoing projects in the area, expressing his joy in positively impacting his constituents and alleviating their hardships. He pledged to undertake more projects, with the next phase focusing on Bassa Local Government Area.
Among the projects Commissioned are the 6-classroom block at LGEA Primary School Emewe Efu-Opa, a solar-powered borehole at Olowa Ofejiji, solar lighting, rehabilitation of a Primary Health Care center in Ojogba, while the ongoing borehole drilling at Ajakagwu, ongoing construction of the Ofode/Ateh Road in Iyale, were inspected respectively.
