By Noah Ocheni, Lokoja
The Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Usman Ododo, has been urged to extend his administration’s developmental initiatives to Egume, a community in Dekina Local Government Area.
This appeal was made by a prominent community stakeholder, Mr. John K. Umoru, during the annual gathering of the Lokoja branch of the Egume-Ome Descendants Union (EODU), held over the weekend at the residence of Dr. Y. Attah in Lokoja.
Mr. Umoru emphasized that Egume, the headquarters of Okura District and an ancient community, has not benefited from significant government interventions. He highlighted the lack of essential social amenities and proper township roads in the area, calling on the state government to address these pressing issues.
He also encouraged all sons and daughters of Egume to remain focused and committed to contributing toward the community’s socio-economic development.
In his remarks, Mr. Umoru commended the outgoing executives of EODU for their dedication, zeal, and achievements in elevating the union’s status within the state.
The outgoing chairman of EODU Lokoja branch, Comrade Noah Ocheni, expressed gratitude to members for their support and cooperation during his tenure. He also applauded the Kogi State Community and Social Development Agency for their contributions, including the renovation of the health clinic at Efakwu and the rehabilitation of boreholes in Owala and Ogene-Odeto.
New EODU Executives Elected
In a related development, the Lokoja branch of EODU has elected a new set of executives to lead the union for the next two years.
The newly elected officials include:
- Chairman: Joel Ijaja
- Vice Chairman: Mallam Muhammed Acheneje
- Secretary General: Mr. Ademu Benard Iyeh
- Assistant Secretary: Mr. Ezekiel B. Odawn
- Treasurer: Comrade Musa Abuh Musa (CNA)
- Financial Secretary: Abutu Samuel Ikani
- Assistant Financial Secretary: Theophilus Adega
- Publicity/Social Welfare Officer: Mallam Shehu Mustapha
- Assistant Publicity Secretary: Mr. Ezekiel James
- Provost Marshal: Mr. Yahaya Ebikwo
- Assistant Provost Marshal: Mr. James Solomon Okpanachi
- Auditor: Pastor Emmanuel Omada
Commitment to Community Service
In his post-election speech, the newly elected chairman, Comrade Joel Ijaja, called for the cooperation of all members to enable the executive committee to achieve maximum results.
Comrade Ijaja assured members of his commitment to selfless service and promised to uphold the trust placed in him and the newly elected executives.
