By Noah Ocheni, Lokoja
Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo over the weekend assured the people of Omalla local government area that his administration will proactively nip in the bud the security challenges afflicting the people in the Area.
Governor Ododo who gave the assurance while receiving stakeholders from Omalla at his private office Abuja announced his plans for a visit to Omalla, aimed at gaining firsthand insight into the security landscape and fostering closer ties with the community.
In a release signed by the chief press secretary to the Governor, Oladele John NIHI called for unity to ensure an egalitarian Kogi State, emphasizing the need to prioritize forward-thinking governance over the ephemeral sentiments of past elections.
The Governor assured judicious allocation of State’s resources towards State’s development, promising improved welfare for Local Government workers and pensioners.
The Governor commended Alhaji Suleiman Ibrahim, Director General of Protocol, and Honorable Umar Yahaya, Omala’s House of Representatives Member, for their steadfast support towards the administration. He urged them to extend this solidarity to Honorable Edibo Ameh, the Caretaker Chairman of Omala, to further promote community progress.
Earlier during the visit, Honorable Umar Yahaya extended congratulations on behalf of his constituents to the Governor over the election victory, presenting the Governor with a Communique regarding the security situation in Omala.
He further expressed gratitude to the Governor for appointing Alhaji Suleiman Ibrahim as Director General of Protocol and for the support that facilitated the appointment of Hon Mark Edibo as Caretaker Chairman. He thereafter, pledged further support towards the Governor’s visions and goals.
Highlight of the visit was presentation of kolanunuts to the Governor by HRH, Chief Paul Achor Edibo, Ogohi Akpacha and Acting Chairman of Omala Local Government Traditional Council.
The occasion was attended by the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Hon. Barrister Momodu Deedat Ozigi who was instantly appointed by the Governor as Chairman of a Committee to study the report submitted to him at the event.
