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The Kogi State Commissioner for Housing and Urban Development, Hon. Abanika Taiye, has commended Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo for providing purposeful leadership that has continued to attract national recognition and transformative development across the state. Hon. Abanika gave the commendation following the successful one-day working visit of the First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, to Kogi State, during which she commissioned the newly completed Kogi State Treasury House and the Primary Healthcare Centre at Lokongoma Phase I, Lokoja, as part of activities under the Renewed Hope Initiative. The Commissioner described the visit as a clear testament to the confidence reposed in the administration of Governor Ododo and his unwavering commitment to infrastructure development, quality healthcare, women empowerment and improved welfare of the people. He noted that the successful execution of the projects reflects the Governor’s resolve to deliver sustainable...

The Kogi State Commissioner for Housing and Urban Development, Hon. Abanika Taiye, has congratulated the Ohinoyi of Ebiraland, His Royal Majesty Alhaji Ahmed Tijani Muhammed Anaje, on the occasion of his birthday, describing him as a peace-loving, visionary and development-oriented monarch whose reign has continued to promote unity, stability and progress across Ebiraland. In a congratulatory message made available to journalists on Monday, Hon. Abanika said the Ohinoyi's commitment to peaceful coexistence, cultural preservation and inclusive leadership has earned him the admiration and respect of his subjects and Nigerians from all walks of life. The Commissioner noted that since ascending the throne, the revered monarch has continued to provide purposeful leadership by fostering harmony among the people, promoting the rich cultural heritage of the Ebira nation and creating an atmosphere that encourages growth and development. He also commended the Ohinoyi for his unwavering suppo...

  The Kogi State Commissioner for Housing and Urban Development, Hon. Abanika Taiye, has congratulated the Ohi of Ajaokuta and Chairman of the Ajaokuta Traditional Council, His Royal Highness, Alhaji Isah Musa Achuja, on the occasion of his 20th Coronation Anniversary. In a congratulatory message issued on Thursday, Hon. Abanika described the monarch's twenty years on the throne as a period of purposeful leadership, peace, unity, and remarkable contributions to the growth and development of Ajaokuta Kingdom. The Commissioner commended the royal father for his unwavering commitment to the preservation of the rich cultural heritage of the people, promotion of peaceful coexistence among communities, and support for initiatives aimed at improving the welfare of the people. According to him, the Ohi of Ajaokuta has continued to provide exemplary leadership and fatherly guidance, earning the respect and admiration of his subjects and stakeholders across Kogi State. Hon. Abanika noted tha...

  The Diocese of Okene (Anglican Communion) has called on security agencies to conduct a comprehensive and professional investigation into the attempted assassination of Rev. Isaac Bello, the Vicar of St. Paul’s Anglican Church, Ege, in Adavi Local Government Area of Kogi State. The Diocese made this known in a statement signed by the Bishop of Okene Diocese, Rt. Rev. Emmanuel Onsachi, Ph.D., JP, on Thursday, June 18, 2026, describing the attack on the cleric as disturbing, painful and unacceptable. According to the statement, the incident occurred while Rev. Bello was preparing to receive fellow priests ahead of a Diocesan Mission Outreach scheduled to hold at Urovo-Ochinomi, a neighbouring community to Ege. Preliminary reports revealed that the priest was attacked by three suspected assailants close to his residence in Ege with an apparent intention to abduct him. During the attack, he sustained serious injuries, including a deep stab wound on his head and injuries to one of h...

The Executive Secretary of the Kogi State Drugs and Medical Supply Management Agency, Pharm. Salamat Onize Ibrahim, has felicitated with the immediate past Governor of Kogi State, His Excellency Alhaji Yahaya Adoza Bello, on the occasion of his birthday, describing him as a visionary leader whose reforms in the health sector laid the foundation for sustainable drug supply management in the state. In a goodwill message made available to newsmen, Pharm. Salamat Onize Ibrahim said Alhaji Yahaya Bello, during his tenure, demonstrated a strong commitment to improving healthcare delivery through the availability of quality, safe, affordable, and accessible medicines for the people of Kogi State. This, she noted, led to the establishment of the Kogi State Drugs and Medical Supply Management Agency with a strong legal backing to ensure efficiency, accountability, and sustainability in drug procurement and distribution. She explained that the creation of the agency remains one of the most signi...

The Executive Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, has commended the My People First Foundation for its commitment to humanitarian service and community development following the donation of a four-bedroom bungalow to Mama Salametu Shaibu in Obéhira-Uvete, Okene Local Government Area of the state. Governor Ododo gave the commendation on Friday, June 12, 2026, during the official handover ceremony of the building, where he was represented by the Kogi State Commissioner for Housing and Urban Development, Hon. Abanika Taiye. Speaking on behalf of the Governor, Hon. Abanika described the gesture by the Foundation as a demonstration of compassion, humanity, and a strong commitment to improving the welfare of vulnerable members of society. He particularly praised the Founder of the Foundation, Hajiya Aishat Oyiza Omade, for her vision and dedication to uplifting the less privileged. The Commissioner conveyed Governor Ododo's goodwill to the beneficiary, the Foundation, tradi...

The Honourable Commissioner for Housing and Urban Development, Kogi State, Hon. Abanika Taiye, has extended warm birthday felicitations to the Honourable Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Hon. Muizudeen Y. Abdullahi, SAN, commending his strong leadership and contributions to governance in the state. In a goodwill message issued on behalf of the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development, Hon. Abanika Taiye described the Attorney General as a backbone of justice administration whose professionalism and legal expertise have continued to strengthen institutional efficiency and governance processes in Kogi State. He noted that the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development and the Ministry of Justice have maintained a strong working relationship under the leadership of His Excellency, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, operating as partners in progress toward achieving the state’s development agenda. According to him, this synergy has enhanced policy implementation, improved regulatory c...

The Executive Secretary of the Kogi State Drugs and Medical Supplies Management Agency (KSDMSMA), Pharm. Salamat Onize Ibrahim, on behalf of management and staff, has felicitated the Honourable Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Kogi State, Hon. Muizudeen Y. Abdullahi, SAN, on the occasion of his birthday, describing him as a dependable legal partner in strengthening the state’s healthcare delivery system. In her congratulatory message, Pharm. Salamat commended the Attorney General for his commitment to the rule of law and for providing consistent legal guidance that has supported the Agency’s mandate of ensuring access to safe, quality, and affordable drugs and medical consumables across Kogi State. She particularly acknowledged his role in the drafting, review, and vetting of Memorandum of Understanding between KSDMSMA and private pharmaceutical partners, noting that his input ensured legally sound agreements that protect the interests of the state while complying with re...

PRESS STATEMENT The recent resolution of the issues surrounding the representation of Ogori-Magongo in the Kogi State House of Assembly has once again affirmed the enduring value of constructive engagement, responsible advocacy, and responsive leadership in the pursuit of justice, equity, and communal harmony. As a stakeholder and proud son of Ogori-Magongo, I wish to sincerely commend His Excellency, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, the Executive Governor of Kogi State, for demonstrating exemplary leadership by listening to superior arguments and embracing the path of fairness, equity, and justice. One of the defining hallmarks of great leadership is the ability to listen, reassess, and make decisions that serve the collective interest of the people. Governor Ododo has demonstrated this admirable quality and has once again proven that there is never a wrong time to do the right thing. His intervention has not only strengthened public confidence in leadership but has also reinforced the princ...