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KOGI BRIDGE BUILDERS PROGRESSIVE VANGUARD FELICITATE FORMER SENATOR AHMED SALAU OGEMBE ON HIS BIRTHDAY

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The Kogi Bridge Builders progressive Vanguard, under the leadership of Hon. Suberu Onogu Abdulazeez, have extended warm birthday felicitations to the former Senator representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, Distinguished Senator Ahmed Salau Ogembe, as he marks another year today. In a congratulatory message signed by Hon. Suberu Onogu Abdulazeez, the group described Senator Ogembe as a passionate leader, bridge builder, and committed son of Ebira land whose political journey and service to humanity have continued to inspire many within and outside Kogi Central. “Senator Ogembe’s contributions to the political development of Kogi Central, his accessibility to the people, and his continuous advocacy for good governance remain commendable. Today, we celebrate not just his birth, but also the impact of his leadership over the years,” the statement read. The Kogi Bridge Builders Progressive Vanguard further prayed for continued good health, wisdom, strength, and divine guidance for the...
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Comr. Adams Babangida Jimoh Bags Excellence Award as Lokoja Indigenous People Rally Behind Tinubu, Ododo for Second Term

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  The Concerned Lokoja Indigenous People have honoured the Chief Consultant of the Lokoja International Market, Comrade Adams Babangida Jimoh, with an Award of Excellence in recognition of his outstanding contributions to the transformation and effective management of the market. The award ceremony, held on Tuesday at the Lokoja Town Hall, attracted community leaders, market stakeholders, youth groups, and supporters from across the metropolis. According to the organisers, the award was bestowed to appreciate Comr. Jimoh’s dedication to restoring order, improving sanitation, and creating a more organised trading environment within the Lokoja International Market. They described him as a “result-oriented reformer” whose leadership has brought visible changes that benefit both traders and residents. Speaking at the event, representatives of the Concerned Lokoja Indigenous People commended Comr. Jimoh for his transparency, accessibility, and commitment to community development. They n...
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Ododo’s Leadership Beyond Politics: No Vacancy in Lugard House Come 2027

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  By Hon. Abanika Taiye , Commissioner for Housing and Urban Development, Kogi State In recent times, a few isolated voices have attempted to question the continued leadership of His Excellency, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, the Executive Governor of Kogi State. To me, these are nothing more than lone voices in the wilderness; individuals who have lost touch with the realities of governance and the overwhelming love the Governor enjoys from the good people of Kogi State. The truth is simple and undeniable: Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo has redefined leadership with purpose, humility, and performance. From the East to the West and across the Central Senatorial District, the people are united in their appreciation of his steady progress and people-oriented governance. Under his watch, Kogi State continues to witness peace, infrastructural renewal, administrative stability, and improved social services. His approach to leadership has rekindled public confidence and strengthened the bond of u...
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Hon. Abanika Offsets Tuition and Accommodation Fees for Ajaokuta Students, Inspires Hope for the Future

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In a remarkable gesture of compassion and commitment to education, the Honourable Commissioner for Housing and Urban Development, Hon. Abanika Taiye, on Monday, November 10, 2025, brought relief and joy to several indigent students from Ajaokuta Local Government Area as he offset their tuition and accommodation fees under the Abanika Scholarship Programme. The beneficiaries, drawn from various wards across Ajaokuta, are students of the Confluence University of Science and Technology (CUSTECH), Osara, Ekiti State University (affiliated to the Federal College of Education, Okene), and the Federal College of Education, Okene. Each student received direct financial support to enable them settle their school fees for the new academic session. Hon. Abanika explained that this gesture was part of his ongoing scholarship initiative, noting that he had previously paid the tuition and accommodation fees of the same students during their first year and was now doing so again for their second year...
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Kogi State Specialist Hospital Lokoja Refutes False Allegation of Withheld Funds by Sahara Reporters

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  The attention of the Management of Kogi State Specialist Hospital, Lokoja has been drawn to a publication by Sahara Reporters on November 6, 2025, titled “Kogi Governor Ododo Withholds Funds for Capital Projects from Several State Agencies.” The publication falsely alleged that His Excellency, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, Governor of Kogi State, withheld funds meant for capital projects from certain government agencies, including our hospital. We wish to state categorically that the said publication is false, misleading, and a fallacy of the highest order. Ordinarily, such an unfounded report should be ignored, but for the sake of public clarity, we find it necessary to correct these distortions. The Kogi State Specialist Hospital, Lokoja, has continued to enjoy immense government support both under the previous administration of His Excellency Alhaji Yahaya Adoza Bello, and now being consolidated by His Excellency Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo. It is on record that the hospital structur...
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Hon. Abanika Taiye Reassures Commitment to Quality as Housing Ministry Inspects Ongoing Projects at Kogi State University, Kabba

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As part of the follow-up to Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo’s recent visit to Kogi State University, Kabba, the Honourable Commissioner for Housing and Urban Development, Hon. Abanika Taiye, on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, led a team from the ministry on an inspection tour of ongoing construction projects within the institution. The inspection covered key facilities including the Senate Building, Male and Female Hostels, and the Faculty of Science, all of which are currently at different stages of completion. Speaking during the exercise, Hon. Abanika emphasized the state government’s unwavering commitment to delivering quality infrastructure that meets acceptable standards. He warned contractors against cutting corners and insisted that all materials and works must strictly adhere to the approved Bill of Quantities (BoQ). “Only the best quality must be used. I don’t mind coming to site myself every day to ensure that the right thing is being done,” he stated. The Commissioner commended the...
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Gov. Ododo Inspects Ongoing and Completed Projects at Kogi State University, Kabba — Applauds Ministry of Housing for Effective Supervision

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The Executive Governor of Kogi State, His Excellency Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, on Friday, 31st October, undertook an inspection tour of ongoing infrastructural projects at Kogi State University, Kabba. The projects are being supervised by the Kogi State Ministry of Housing and Urban Development. The Governor, accompanied by his entourage, was received by the university management and the Honourable Commissioner for Housing and Urban Development, Hon. Abanika Taiye. During the inspection, Governor Ododo visited several key projects within the institution, including the School Library, Male and Female Hostels, Senate Building, Faculty of Science, and the Administrative Building. While some of the projects have been completed, others are still under various stages of construction. Governor Ododo, who expressed satisfaction with the quality and pace of work, charged the contractors to maintain high standards and ensure timely completion. He commended the Ministry of Housing and Urban Devel...
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Ajaokuta APC Ward Chairmen Visit Hon. Abanika Taiye, Commend Governor Ododo’s Transformative Leadership

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In a show of solidarity and appreciation, the fourteen All Progressives Congress (APC) Ward Chairmen from Ajaokuta Local Government Area on Tuesday, October 28, 2025 paid a courtesy visit to the Honourable Commissioner for Housing and Urban Development, Hon. Abanika Taiye, in his office in Lokoja, the Kogi State capital. During the visit, the ward chairmen praised the Executive Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, for his transformative and people-oriented leadership style, describing him as a true consolidator of good governance. They equally commended Hon. Abanika Taiye for being a worthy son of Ajaokuta and for his recent efforts in mobilising the people of the area for the Continuous Voters Registration (CVR) exercise; a gesture they said reflects his commitment to the growth and sustainability of the APC in Kogi State. The visiting party leaders also appealed to the government to consider offering more appointments to deserving individuals from the area, noting that a...
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Kogi Bridge Builder Progressive Vanguard Holds Strategic Meeting on Mobilisation Across Kogi Central

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  Members of the Kogi Bridge Builder Progressive Vanguard have held a strategic meeting to deliberate on the mobilisation of intending members into the African Democratic Congress (ADC) across the Kogi Central Senatorial District. The meeting, which focused on strengthening the party’s grassroots presence, particularly emphasised the active participation of women and youths in politics. Those present at the meeting included Hon. Suleiman Saeed Ohiku, Hajiya Sefinat—one of the popular women coordinators in Kogi Central, Hajiya Fatima, a ward coordinator, and Hon. Abdulazeez Suberu, among other key members of the Vanguard. Speaking during the session, participants stressed the importance of inclusiveness and community engagement as vital tools for expanding the ADC’s reach and ensuring greater political awareness among citizens. The gathering ended with a renewed commitment from all attendees to intensify mobilisation efforts across wards and local government areas within the Kogi Ce...
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Hon. Abanika Hails Prof. Ogbo at 53, Describes Him as a Symbol of Reform and Unity

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The Honourable Commissioner for Housing and Urban Development, Hon. Abanika Taiye, has extended his warm felicitations to the Rector of Kogi State Polytechnic, Prof. Salisu Usman Ogbo, on the joyous occasion of his birthday anniversary. In a message personally signed by him, Hon. Abanika described Prof. Ogbo as a visionary leader, a goal-oriented administrator, and a detribalised Kogite whose exemplary leadership has repositioned Kogi State Polytechnic into a modern and digitally driven institution of learning. He lauded the Rector’s steadfast commitment to academic excellence, administrative reforms, and his notable contributions to the unity and progress of Kogi State, as well as his unwavering support for the consolidation agenda of His Excellency, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, the Executive Governor of Kogi State. Hon. Abanika further appreciated the cordial partnership between the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development and Kogi State Polytechnic, noting that such collaboration cont...
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