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Kogi Govt. Orders For Immediate Dismantling Of Roadblocks In The State
From Noah Ocheni, Lokoja
The commissioner for Finance, Budget, and Economic Planning Hon. Asiwaju Idris on Friday in Lokoja directed for immediate dismantling of roadblocks in the state.
The dismantling of roadblocks according to him became necessary so as to pave way for effective collection of revue accrued to the state.
He therefore directed all local council chairmen to henceforth take full charge of all revenue collections and ensure that people extorting money under the pretense of revenue collection in the state should vacate the roads within the next 24 hours.
In a press statement issued by the Public Relations Officer of the ministry, Princess Funsho Sumanu
Said the commissioner, who also doubles as the Alternate Chairman of the Economic Council, stated this during the third Economic Council meeting.
The commissioner who maintained that local council members are saddled with the responsibility of proposing ways of improving the internally generated revenue in the state said that the state government is committed to strengthening the state economy.
Hon. Idris who reminded council chairmen of the need to be proactive in the discharge of the task ahead, however, appealed to members to support the efforts of the state government towards achieving a vibrant economy in the state.
They also resolved that Ejiba Rice Mill should be a concession to a competent firm that can effectively manage it. “The contractor handling the project has also been directed to hand it over to the Hon. Commissioner for Agriculture with immediate effect .”
The Local Government chairmen who are also members of the State Economic Council were also directed to submit their proposals to the implementation committee of ‘One Local Governments, One Product Initiatives.’
Council leaders, supervisors of related departments, chairman of a council committee, Civil servants comprising of DPM, treasurer, HOD of works and agriculture, land officers, and other related departments should also form part of the committee.
February 18, 2022
Tanker Explosion: Kogi State Govt. declares two-day mourning
The Government of Kogi State has declared a two-day mourning in honor of the victims of the Felele tanker explosion on Wednesday.
The government’s position is contained in a statement issued on Thursday by the Kogi Commissioner for Information and Communication, Kingsley Fanwo.
Most of the victims of the tanker explosion, which occurred in the Felele area of Lokoja, along the Lokoja/Abuja Highway were schoolchildren and students of the state-owned polytechnic.
The explosion claimed 23 lives.
Fanwo said, “The people are the State. Therefore, the primary responsibility of the Government is to ensure the safety and well-being of the Kogi people.
“As a result of the importance placed on the lives of our people, the government has declared a two-day state mourning to honor the departed souls.
“In this time of grief, we urge the people to be deep in sober reflection and stand together for one another to pull out of the agonizing loss.
“Government wishes to reiterate her call on road users to act responsibly in order to avert unfortunate situations that simple care and caution could have averted. Full investigations will also be carried out to determine the cause of the painful incident.
“The Kogi State Government wishes to assure families that lost loved ones and those whose houses were affected of support at this trying moment.
“We also call on relevant Federal Government agencies to provide relief materials to support what the State Government shall be providing.
“Our hearts are with the affected families. May the souls of the departed rest in peace.”
September 24, 2020
BREAKING: Kogi State Govt Lifts Lockdown In Kabba-Bunu, Insists Kogi Is COVID-19 Free
The Kogi State government has lifted the lockdown imposed on Kabba-Bunu Local Government Area of the state over suspected cases of coronavirus (COVID-19).
Governor Yahaya Bello announced this on Friday at the Government House in Lokoja, the state capital.
He explained that the decision became necessary after the result of all the samples taken and subjected to tests by the health workers in the local government came out negative.
Following the outcome, the governor insisted that Kogi has remained a COVID-19-free state.
He, however, urged the people of the state to adhere to the protocols of the World Health Organisation (WHO) and the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) to curb the spread of the disease.
More to follow…
June 5, 2020
NCDC Officials flee Kogi State to avoid being tested for COVID-19
The official of the National Centre for Disease Control NCDC, Dr Andrew Noah ordered to be isolated by the Kogi State Governor Alhaji Yahaya Bello have fled the state to avoid being subjected to COVID-19 test.
This was disclosed Thursday night by the State Commissioner for Information Kingsley Fanwo in a statement issued late Thursday night.
Governor Bello had ordered the leader of the NCDC delegation to proceed on isolation for shaking hands with the Director of Protocol, Sunday Ayenibe after taking the microphone from him.
The governor had also explained that Dr Andrew had contravened the rules and regulations of NCDC and so should be tested for COVID-19 since he was coming from the epicenter of the disease.
“It was drama today at the Kogi State Government House as officials of the National Center for Disease Control sent to ascertain the COVID-19 status flee the state ” Fanwo stated.
It would be recalled that Kogi is one of the two states that are yet to record a single COVID-19 case in the federation.
“The Officials of the NCDC said they were sent to the State to assist the state in responding to the challenges posed by the pandemic.
“The Officials said they were not ready to be tested for COVID-19 and went back to Abuja.
He said that why the NCDC Officials feared being tested was a matter of concern to the Government of Kogi State.
The Commissioner said that NCDC should come hard on its Officials for violating its rules.
“Today, the Governor showed the statesmanship in him once again by appreciating the support of the NCDC and defending the health interests of his people.
“NCDC quarantined the Chinese professionals that came to give them technical support and also took their samples for test. It is a normal practice and protocol set by NCDC.
“So NCDC will have a lot to explain as to why its officials refused to test for COVID-19. How can we be sure of their status? What are their fears? Why did NCDC sent people who are afraid of test to our State? What was their intention?
“The officials that came have done an integrity blow to the works of the NCDC. Is there something they are hiding? It is time NCDC opened up and apologize to the good people of Kogi State.
“How will they encourage people to test when its own officials are afraid of the test? This is sad”.Fanwo noted.
May 8, 2020