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Gov. Bello Appoints Mrs. Hannah Onyinoyi Odiyo As New Head Of Service In Kogi
By Noah Ocheni, Lokoja
The Kogi state Governor, Alhaji Yahaya Bello has appointed Mrs. Hannah Onyinoyi Odiyo as the new Head of Civil Service the State.
Mrs Odiyo who takes over from Mrs Deborah Ogunmola was until her appointment the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Agriculture, Kogi State.
Her appointment was confirmed in a statement issued to journalist in Lokoja on Thursday, by the Secretary to the State Government Mrs. Folashade Arike Ayoade.
The statement reads ” His Excellency, the Executive Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Yahaya Bello has approved the appointment of Mrs. Hannah Onyinoyi Odiyo as the Head of Civil Service of Kogi State.
“His Excellency thanked Elder (Mrs.) Deborah Ogunmola, the outgoing Head of Civil Service for her forthrightness and contributions to the Civil Service Reforms in the State while in Office.”
“He congratulates the New Head of Civil Service and wishe her well in her new assignment. The appointment is with immediate effect”.
Meanwhile, the organized Labour in Kogi State on Thursday in Lokoja lauded Governor Yahaya Bello for appointing Mrs. Hannah Onyinoyi Odiyo as the new Head of Civil Service.
A statement issued on Thursday by the State Chairman Nigeria Labour Congress, (NLC), Comrade Onuh Edoka and the Trade Union Congress, (TUC), Comrade Ranti Ojo described the appointment of Mrs Odiyo as a victory for Kogi workers.
The labour leaders while congratulating Odiyo for her new appointment promised to cooperate and work harmoniously with her to achieve success in her tenure in office.
February 11, 2021
Gov. Bello Appoints Prof. Salawu Sadiku CUSTECH VC, Other Management Staff
From Noah Ocheni, Lokoja
The Kogi State Government has approved the appointment of Engr. Prof. Salawu Sadiku as Vice Chancellor, Ms. Hudson Olufunke E iwumi Registrar and Mr. Alaji John Bursar of Confluence University of Science and Technology (CUSTECH), Osara in Adavi Local government area of the state.
In the Statement signed by Mrs Folashade Arike Ayoade, Secretary to the State government, said “Following the take-off of the Kogi State Confluence University of Scienc Technology (CUSTECH), Osara; His Excellency, the Executive Governor of State, Alh. Yahaya Bello has granted approval for the appointment of Principal Officers of the University.
Others appointed officers are; Mr. Salifu Jeremiah E. Librarian, Arch. Usman Muhammed Ahmed Director of Works and Physical Planning and Pharm. Muhammed Asuku Audu Director of Academic Planning.
According to the statement, the appointments takes effect from 17 December, 2020.
December 19, 2020
Regional youth Leaders laud Gov. Bello on youth inclusiveness, urge Governors to emulate him
Representatives of Regional Youth Leaders across the country has urged state governors in the country to emulate Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi State for massive inclusion of youths in his administration.
They have also commended him for the pride of place he has accorded women in all levels of government in Kogi State by ensuring they are returned as Chairmen or Vice chairmen of the 21 Local Government Areas of the state.
In a statement issued and signed by the President General Pan Niger Delta Council Of Youths. Capt Bassey Henshaw on behalf of other Regional Youth Leaders on Tuesday in Uyo, they applauded the Governor for appointing youth leaders as Local Government Secretaries describing it as a practical demonstration of his love and belief in the capacity of Nigerian youth to assume the mantle of leadership in the country.
Henshaw who led other regional youth leaders to the inauguration of the council leaders in Lokoja described Bello’s action as exceptional with Council Legislative Leaders’ position also reserved exclusively for women.
“With this, he has achieved and even surpassed 50% youth inclusion and 35% Women inclusion in his Government.
“I also call on other Governors to emulate the action of Governor Bello by deliberately giving youths, women inclusive an opportunity to demonstrate their leadership qualities in the administration of their states.
“Most of these youth leaders have over time gained so much experience and demonstrated much capacity in that they have been able to organize and relate with most of our youths at the grassroot and know the needs of people because they have been close to them overtime.” The statement said.
He further pointed out that those appointments remained a major victory in bridging the age-long gap, that has existed between Nigerian youth and government at various levels in the country.
He therefore urged the new Secretaries and other leaders sworn in, to consider their appointments as a call to service demonstrated through hard work, focus and teamwork, to justify the confidence reposed in them by their youth-friendly Governor.
Other regional youth leaders who accompanied Henshaw included the president of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth Council Worldwide, Afenifere Youth Wing, Middle Belt Youth Wing,Northern Youth Assembly, National Youth Council Leadership and Niger Delta Council of Youths.
December 15, 2020
Kogi Lawmakers Passes Vote Of Confidence, Endorses Gov. Bello For Presidency
By Noah Ocheni, Lokoja
The Kogi State House of Assembly on Wednesday in Lokoja passed a vote of confidence on Governor Yahaya Bello as the most capable to take over from the incumbent president Muhammadu Buhari come 2023.
The House unanimously urged Governor Yahaya Bello to contest for the office of the President or Vice President of the Country in the forthcoming presidential election.
The House in its plenary session described Governor Yahaya Bello as fit for the office in view of his outstanding performances in the state and more so that the North Central Zone has never had the opportunity to be President “We are urging him to seek a higher Office in 2023.” They added.
The House in a unanimous motion requested for the office of the nation’s Presidency and Vice be zoned to the North Central, Nigeria.
In a motion moved by the Majority Leader, Hon. Abdullahi Bello and supported by all the Members, said the North Central Zone has not had a chance at the Presidency, affirming Governor Bello as a right peg to lead the nation.
December 2, 2020
Arts And Culture, A major Revenue Source For The Country – Gov. Bello
By Noah Ocheni, Lokoja
The Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Yahaya Bello has expressed confidence that arts and culture could be a viable means of revenue generating base for the country.
The governor expressed his optimism in a goodwill message at the opening ceremony of the 2020 National Festival for Arts and Culture (NAFEST), holding in Jos, Plateau State.
The governor’s message was contained in a press statement issued by the Public Relations Officer of Kogi State Council for Arts and Culture, ( KSCAC). Comrade Gabriel Edicha and made available to Journalists in Lokoja.
Governor Yahaya Bello who was represented at the opening ceremony by the state Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Comrade Salifu Idachaba pointed out that Nigeria is loaded with resources that place it’s economy competitively globally.
Speaking at the event in their separate remarks, Governor Simon Bako Lanlong of Plateau State and the chairman of the festival, Senator Rochas Okorocha also echoed the same position.
They drew the attention of the people to the rich cultural endowments in various states of the country, stressing that a well developed arts and culture could be a major source of revenue for the country.
Kogi State Council for Arts and Culture (KSCAC) is among the participants at the ‘2020’ Festival year event.
Arts And Culture, A major Revenue Source For The Country – Gov. Bello
From Noah Ocheni, Lokoja
The Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Yahaya Bello has expressed confidence that arts and culture could be a viable means of revenue generating base for the country.
The governor expressed his optimism in a goodwill message at the opening ceremony of the 2020 National Festival for Arts and Culture (NAFEST), holding in Jos, Plateau State.
The governor’s message was contained in a press statement issued by the Public Relations Officer of Kogi State Council for Arts and Culture, ( KSCAC). Comrade Gabriel Edicha and made available to Journalists in Lokoja.
Governor Yahaya Bello who was represented at the opening ceremony by the state Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Comrade Salifu Idachaba pointed out that Nigeria is loaded with resources that place it’s economy competitively globally.
Speaking at the event in their separate remarks, Governor Simon Bako Lanlong of Plateau State and the chairman of the festival, Senator Rochas Okorocha also echoed the same position.
They drew the attention of the people to the rich cultural endowments in various states of the country, stressing that a well developed arts and culture could be a major source of revenue for the country.
Kogi State Council for Arts and Culture (KSCAC) is among the participants at the ‘2020’ Festival year event.
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November 25, 2020
Gov. Bello Engages 150 Lawyers For Citizens Rights Commission In Kogi
From Noah Ocheni, Lokoja
In order to fast-track Dispensation of Justice System and to ensure that the People have access to justice, equity and fairness, in the state, Gov Yahaya Bello has engaged 150 lawyers.
The Director General, Kogi State Office of The Public Defender and Citizens Rights Commission, ( PDCRC), Barrister Abdullahi Zakari disclosed this when he visited the commissioner for Information and communication, Kingsley Fanwo in his office.
The visit According to the Director was to find a common ground on ways of promoting the activities of the commission and how to achieve their objectives that is aimed at facilitating quick justice for the indigents.
He pointed out that the commission has the mandate to investigate and report issues that bothers on human rights, resolve domestic violence, protect the rights of citizens and end delay of judgment.
“It would be recalled that the commission which was established on 3rd June 2019, mandated the commission to provide legal aids and assistance to persons who lack the capacity to engage the services of a lawyer.” he added.
In his response, the commissioner for information, Hon. Kingsley Fanwo, restated Governor Yahaya Bello’s administration’s believe in human rights and administration of criminal justice.
While assuring the Commission of his Ministry’s support, Fanwo said the state government is interested in publicizing the activities of the commission adding that Kogi state is one of the first few States to put the structure of Public Defender and Citizens Rights in place.
Hon Fanwo who expressed worries on the spate of brutalities of law enforcement agencies says, government will continue to ensure that indigents are free from all forms of brutalities.
November 2, 2020
Nigeria@60; Inherited #50bn Salary Arrears Affected My Performance, Percentage salaries Over In Kogi – Gov. Bello
From Noah Ocheni, Lokoja
As Nigeria marks her Diamond anniversary, Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Yahaya Bello said on Tuesday that over #50bn salaries overhang inherited from his predecessors impeded the growth intention of his administration.
The governor who disclosed this during his broadcast to the state to mark this year’s 60th Independent anniversary in Lokoja promised to provide the needed governance that will move the state to the next level despite the daunting challenges posed by the Covid 19 pandemic and the devastated flooding that is affecting the state.
He said, from the secured loans, he was able to clear all the backlog of salaries, and now paying full salaries as at when due, vowing to bring the perpetrators of salary manipulations to book.
Governor Bello who used the occasion to commiserate with the families of the Petro Tanker Explosion in Felele in which no fewer than 28 persons loss their lives, promised to ensure that the circumstances of the accident would not occur again in future in the state.
“Our first term in office ended on a high note on 27th January, 2020 when our second term commenced. In-between we saw an initial misunderstanding of our methodologies, followed by grudging acceptance of our reforms and finally some open admiration for our accomplishments.”
“Our pledge is that we will continue to earn your trust by delivering strongly on our second term campaign promise to do more. No opposition, no matter how fierce or unreasonable will derail us from that objective” He assured.
The Governor who noted the overwhelming support for his government at the polls both the General Election of 2019 and Governorship Election, have deepened his faith in the masses of the state, despite fierce challenges from the federal legislators from the state and the opposition parties.
While acknowledging the feat of the APC in both the National Assembly and state Assembly Elections , urged the people to vote for the Party in the December 12, 2020 Local Government Elections.
He lamented at flood of Rivers Niger and Benue causing havoc on the state in which Nine Local Government Areas have been submerged, called on the victims to move to the camps provided by the state.
The Governor noted that the comments by the American Government on the state Governorship Election was an abuse on the sovereignty of Nigeria, described the US action as most unfair, an absolute overreach and unacceptable.
He admonished the people of the state for their reselience in the face of challenges facing the state, he however admonished them to celebrate the continued existence of the country in the last 60 years.
According to him “Every Nigerian will agree that our journey together has been a challenging odyssey. It is a credit to our unbroken will to succeed and our resilience as a nation of diverse peoples that we have made it thus far despite plethora of milestones in our history,”
October 1, 2020
Gov. Bello Calls For Peaceful Co-Existence In Kogi, Says Is an Antidote To Development
By Noah Ocheni, Lokoja
As over 4, 050 participated in the peace walk to mark this year’s Global Peace Day Celebration in Kogi, the State Governor, Alhaji Yahaya Bello on Monday in Lokoja restated government’s commitment towards peaceful co-existence of the people in the state.
The Governor gave the assurance when he received members of Action Aid Nigeria and Participation Initiative For Behavioural Change in Development (PIBCID) in Government House during this year’s Global Peace Day Celebration, with the Theme ”Together For Peace’.
The Governor who was represented by the Hon. Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development, Hon Idris Musa while receiving members of Action Aid Nigeria and PIBCID during a peace walk to commemorate 2020 Global Peace Day said efforts would be intensified towards peace sustenance in the state.
He appreciated the efforts of Action Aid and PIBCID at promoting Peace in the state, saying without peace there will be no development, advicing the youth to cultivate the habit of living in peace with one another.
Earlier,the Executive Director, Participation Initiative For Behavioural Change in Development, (PIBCID),Halima Oyiza Sadiq congratulated the youth and the people of the State for coming out to celebrate this year Global Peace Day saying if there is no peace, there will be no Education.
In his remarks, the coordinator Action Aid Nigeria Kogi State, Mr Friday Ogezi, thanked the government for its effort for the maintenance of peace in Kogi State.
September 21, 2020
Governor lifts ban on religious gatherings
Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi State has lifted the social distancing order imposed to curb the spread of the novel coronavirus on religious congregations in mosques and churches across the state.
Bello, in a statement issued in Lokoja on Thursday, said that the lifting of the ban was to enable religious bodies to resume their normal worship and services.
The statement was signed by Mr Kingsley Fanwo, the state Commissioner for Information and Communication. The state government urged all religious leaders to put in place preventive and precautionary measures in their various worship centres.
In order to contain the outbreak and spread of corona virus in the state. Specifically, he directed that hand sanitisers must be provided for worshippers at the entrances of all churches and mosques. ” Sitting arrangements in mosques and churches should be done to ensure social distancing. ” We also urge churches and mosques to make their services as brief as possible in order not to keep a large crowd of worshipers within an enclosed confinement,” he said. Gov.Bello then enjoined the religious leaders to continue to pray for the end of the pandemic so that the world could return to normal activities.
NAN reports that Gov. Bello on March 20, ordered the closure of public and private schools (tertiary, secondary and primary) in the state indefinitely as measures in preventing the spread of coronavirus disease in the state.
Bello said the closure of schools and other public gathering places take effect from Monday, March 23, 2020. He also banned all forms of gathering involving 30 people and above as part of the preventive measures against the spread of the virus.
April 9, 2020
Gov. Bello sacks VC, Rector, names replacements
Gov. Yahaya Bello of Kogi has relieved the Vice Chancellor of the Kogi State University, Ayangba , Prof Mohammed Abdulkadir, of his appointment.
A statement by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Dr Folasade Ayoade in Lokoja on Tuesday, also announced the removal of Prof. Mohammed Atureta as the Rector of the Kogi State Polytechnic, Lokoja.
Both Abdulkadir and Atureta had earlier in February been placed on indefinite suspension for ignoring the governor’s directive on Single Treasury Account (TSA).
It further said that the governor had approved the appointment of Prof. Marietu Tenuche as the Acting Vice Chancellor of the university while Dr. Salisu Usman would act as the Rector of the polytechnic.
Tenuche was a former Deputy Vice Chancellor of the institution while Abdulkadir has barely five months to complete his tenure as vice chancellor of the university.
The statement said that the appointments took immediate effect while all handing and taking over should also be completed immediately. (NAN)
Meanwhile, the state government has wished Abdulkadir and Atureta “the best in their future endeavour.
April 7, 2020