By Obansa Ibrahim, Lokoja
The Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo has commended the youths and students in the state for their unwavering support and cooperation by always joining hands with the government in ensuring development, peace and tranquility, saying this has been very encouraging
Governor Ododo, who was represented by the Auditor General for Local Government, Hon Yakubu Adabenege, made this known during a programme titled, “Ododo Students Parley” help at the Riverton Hotel Lokoja on Wednesday.
The governor described Kogi State students and youths as intellectual, innovative, creative, and peaceful sets of persons who have contributed immensely to the growth and development of the state and the nation at large.
Speaking further, he commended them for the vote of confidence passed on him a day before and for not aligning themselves with the hoodlums, storming the streets other places in the name of protests, to loot the properties and goods of fellow citizens.
He urged the students and youths to continue to shun violence and embrace peace, as he reiterated his unwavering commitment to bringing infrastructural development to the state requesting their usual support.
The Commissioner for Information and Communications, Hon. Kingsley Fanwo, in his remarks, said the students and youths are the most cherished assets of the state commending Governor, Usman Ododo for appointing a youth as Special Adviser for Youth and Students matters.
Speaking further, Fanwo emphasized government’s unwavering commitment to investing heavily in education, describing education as the biggest and most assured key to open the doors of prosperity and greatness.
He expressed his confidence in Kogi State Students within and outside the state to be good ambassadors as they are performing extremely well in their academics.
The Hon. Commissioner narrated how Kogi medical students carted away 18 out of 20 awards to the newly inducted medical doctors in Kaduna State University, in which one Kogi State graduating medical doctor went away with 11 out of the 18, adding that through visionary leaders, Kogi State produced 36 medical doctors on 10th September, 2024, commending Former Governor Yahaya Bello for bringing Alhaji Usman Ododo who is doing extremely well.
He urged the students to shun unnecessary protests and continue to support the administration of His Excellency, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, as he remains committed to the welfare of the citizens and infrastructural development in the state.
The Commissioner for Youth and Sports, Hon. Monday Anyebe in his opening remarks commended the students and youths for their resilience, dedication, and unwavering support to the administration of His Excellency, Alhaji Usman Ododo, demanding their continual support as the Governor, is committed to job creation, empowerment, and security of lives and properties.