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Hon. Abanika Taiye Emerges Nigeria’s Best Commissioner at National Leadership Awards, Dedicates Honour to Gov. Ododo

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  The Honourable Commissioner for Housing and Urban Development, Hon. Abanika Taiye, has been honoured as the Best Commissioner in Nigeria at the prestigious National Leadership Awards held on Thursday, February 12, 2026, at the Nigerian Merit Award House. The highly competitive award recognises outstanding public office holders who have demonstrated exemplary leadership, innovation, and impactful governance across Nigeria’s public sector. Hon. Abanika Taiye was selected following his remarkable performance in driving housing reforms, urban renewal programmes, and people-oriented development initiatives within Kogi State. While receiving the award, Hon. Abanika dedicated the honour to Gov. Ahmed Usman Ododo, describing him as a visionary leader whose policies and support have provided the enabling environment for effective service delivery in the state. According to the Commissioner, “This award belongs first to His Excellency, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, whose leadership style, dire...

Hon. Abanika Taiye Celebrates Kogi Education Commissioner on His Birthday, Commends Outstanding Achievements

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The Honourable Commissioner for Housing and Urban Development, Abanika Taiye, has extended warm birthday felicitations to the Kogi State Commissioner for Education, Hon. Wemi Jones, describing him as a dedicated administrator and an exceptional asset to the administration of His Excellency, Alh. Ahmed Usman Ododo. Hon. Abanika Taiye praised the Education Commissioner for his remarkable contributions to the growth and transformation of the education sector in Kogi State, noting that his leadership has resulted in visible improvements in school infrastructure, quality of learning, policy implementation, and human capital development across the state. He stated that the milestones recorded in the education sector under his stewardship reflect not only his personal commitment to service but also the progressive and people-focused vision of Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo’s administration. The Housing and Urban Development Commissioner further highlighted the strong working relationship and part...

Kogi Housing Commissioner Felicitates Minister of Housing, Arc. Ahmed Musa Dangiwa, on His Birthday

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  The Honourable Commissioner for Housing and Urban Development in Kogi State has congratulated the Honourable Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Arc. Ahmed Musa Dangiwa, on the occasion of his birthday, describing him as a visionary leader and a reformer committed to transforming Nigeria’s housing sector. In a goodwill message issued on Tuesday, the Commissioner praised the Minister for his outstanding leadership, innovative policies and unwavering dedication to addressing the nation’s housing deficit through sustainable housing and urban development initiatives. He also expressed deep appreciation for the Minister’s continuous support and collaboration with Kogi State, noting that the synergy between the Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development and the Kogi State Ministry of Housing and Urban Development has yielded positive outcomes in policy alignment, technical support and infrastructure development. According to him, the partnership has strengthened the state...

Hon. Abanika Taiye Celebrates Hon. Muhammad Muktar Shaibu, Kogi State Commissioner for Commerce and Industry, on His Birthday

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The Kogi State Commissioner for Housing and Urban Development, Hon. Abanika Taiye, has congratulated the Commissioner for Commerce and Industry, Hon. Muhammad Muktar Shaibu, on the occasion of his birthday, describing him as a dependable partner in the progressive administration of His Excellency, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo. In a congratulatory message made available to journalists on Monday, Hon. Abanika Taiye extolled the virtues of his colleague, noting that Hon. Shaibu has continued to demonstrate uncommon dedication, focus, and commitment to public service. He said the Commissioner for Commerce and Industry has remained a key driver in the implementation of the Ododo administration’s economic and industrial development agenda, especially in the areas of trade promotion, investment facilitation, and private sector engagement. According to Hon. Abanika Taiye, Hon. Shaibu’s leadership style is marked by humility, professionalism, and a deep sense of responsibility, which have earned hi...

NAPS Confers “Security Watchman” Award on DG SSS, Hails Peace in North Central

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  The Chairman of the Convention Planning Committee of the National Association of Polytechnic Students (NAPS), Comrade Agada Noah, has officially announced the conferment of the prestigious "SECURITY WATCHMAN" award upon the Director General of the State Security Service (DG SSS) on the 28th January. 2026 In a statement released during the convention, Agada Noah described the DG as the "Silent Architect of National Stability," noting that his tenure has harmonized intelligence operations with the Renewed Hope Mandate of Mr. President. The committee specifically highlighted the "North Central Miracle", the unprecedented peace and security enjoyed across the zone during the recent festive season as a direct result of the DG’s proactive intelligence-led strategies. "Peace is a state of mind and a disposition for confidence," Noah remarked, citing Spinoza. "The DG has moved the Service from reactive force to pre-emptive neutralization, ensuring...

Kogi Drug Agency Hails Gov. Ododo’s Two Years of Strategic Healthcare Governance

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The Executive Secretary of the Kogi State Drugs and Medical Supply Management Agency (KSDMSMA), Pharmacist Salamat Onize Ibrahim, has showered encomiums on His Excellency, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, as he marks his second year in office as Executive Governor of Kogi State, describing his administration as vision-driven, people-focused, and boldly transformative. Pharmacist Salamat stated that Governor Ododo has not only sustained but significantly elevated the healthcare reforms initiated by his predecessor, His Excellency, Alhaji Yahaya Adoza Bello, under whose leadership the Agency was established in 2019 to manufacture, source, procure, store, and distribute quality drugs and medical consumables to public health facilities across the state. According to her, Governor Ododo’s administration has brought uncommon political will, administrative clarity, and strategic investment into the state’s drug management architecture, repositioning the Agency as a critical pillar of his broader hea...

Two Years of Purposeful Leadership: Kogi Specialist Hospital CMD Hails Governor Ododo, Deputy on Anniversary

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The Acting Chief Medical Director of Kogi State Specialist Hospital, Lokoja, Dr. Oluseyi Bamidele Folagbade, has congratulated His Excellency, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, the Executive Governor of Kogi State, and his Deputy, Elder Joel Salifu, on their second anniversary in office, describing their administration as people-oriented and impactful. Dr. Folagbade noted that the last two years of Governor Ododo’s leadership have been marked by purposeful governance, infrastructural development and renewed commitment to human capital growth across critical sectors of the state. According to him, the Governor has demonstrated uncommon humility, accessibility and dedication to public service, earning him admiration from citizens and stakeholders alike. “Your Excellency, your two years in office have been historic and memorable, defined by visible achievements and responsive leadership. You have continued to consolidate on the solid foundation laid by your predecessor while injecting fresh energ...

Two Years of Impact: Gov. Ododo’s Legacy in Motion as Hon. Abanika Taiye Hails Governor’s Historic Leadership

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The Commissioner for Housing and Urban Development, Hon. Abanika Taiye, has extolled the sterling leadership qualities of the Executive Governor of Kogi State, His Excellency Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, describing his first two years in office as historic, memorable and profoundly impactful. In a congratulatory message marking the Governor’s second anniversary in office, Hon. Abanika noted that Governor Ododo’s administration has continued to set new standards in governance, infrastructure development, and people-oriented policies, firmly placing Kogi State on the path of sustainable growth and inclusive development. According to the Commissioner, Governor Ododo has, within a short period, earned several commendable appellations from citizens and stakeholders across the state, including Mr. Infrastructure, the Chief Servant, Humility Personified Governor, the Health-Friendly Governor, the Education-Supportive Governor, and the Youth Ambassador. “These titles are not mere praises; they ar...

Kogi Specialist Hospital Celebrates Chief of Staff, Ali Bello, on Birthday

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The Acting Chief Medical Director of Kogi State Specialist Hospital, Lokoja, Dr. Oluseyi Bamidele Folagbade, has, on behalf of the Management and Staff of the hospital, congratulated the Chief of Staff to the Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Ali Bello, on the occasion of his birthday, describing him as a strategic pillar in the effective delivery of the vision of His Excellency, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo. In a goodwill message, Dr. Folagbade commended Alhaji Bello’s leadership acumen, coordination role, and unwavering support to the health sector, noting that his contributions have continued to translate the Governor’s policies and commitments into tangible improvements in healthcare service delivery across Kogi State. He praised the Chief of Staff’s accessibility, encouragement, and commitment to institutional growth, which have strengthened the hospital’s capacity to deliver quality healthcare to the people of the state. Dr. Folagbade, on behalf of the Management and Staff, wished Alhaji B...

Hon. Abanika Taiye Celebrates Kogi Chief of Staff, Alh. Ali Bello, on His Birthday

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The Honourable Commissioner for Housing and Urban Development, Hon. Abanika Taiye, has extended warm birthday felicitations to the Chief of Staff to the Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Ali Bello, describing him as a cornerstone of effective governance and a major driver of success within the Ododo-led administration. In a congratulatory message marking the birthday of the Chief of Staff, Hon. Abanika lauded Alhaji Ali Bello for his immense impact and steadfast support toward the successful implementation of projects under the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development. According to the Commissioner, the Ministry has continued to record notable progress due to the Chief of Staff’s strategic guidance and timely interventions, which have helped to remove administrative bottlenecks and ensure alignment with the development vision of His Excellency, Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo. “On this special day, I celebrate a man of humility, wisdom, and uncommon dedication to service. Alhaji Ali Bello’s c...