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  The Kogi State Commissioner for Housing and Urban Development, Hon. Abanika Taiye, has been conferred with the Fellowship of the Nigerian Society of Mining Engineers (FNSME) in recognition of his professional standing and contributions to development. The conferment took place on Wednesday, October 22, 2026, during the society’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) and International Conference held in Lokoja, which brought together mining engineering professionals and other stakeholders to discuss developments in the mining sector. Speaking after receiving the honour, Hon. Abanika expressed appreciation to the President of the society, Engr. Dr. Umar Albarka Hassan, ACSM, FNSME, FNMS, the council and members for considering him worthy of the prestigious fellowship. He described the recognition as a call to greater responsibility, noting that professional expertise, responsible resource management and effective urban planning are essential to sustainable development. The commissioner hi...

  The African Democratic Congress (ADC) candidate for Adavi East State House of Assembly, Hon. Abdulazeez Suberu Onogu, has called on constituents to mobilise for a democratic change of government, urging voters to end the All Progressives Congress (APC)'s hold on the constituency in the forthcoming election. Hon. Suberu made the call on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, during a joint ward meeting involving Karaworo, Ebogogo and Iresuha wards, where he addressed party faithful, community leaders, elders, women leaders and youth groups on the need for political unity and grassroots mobilisation. The ADC candidate expressed concern over what he described as unfulfilled promises and economic hardship under the current APC administration, insisting that the time had come for constituents to make their voices heard through the ballot box. He urged residents to intensify grassroots engagement, mobilise eligible voters and work collectively towards securing electoral victory for the ADC, stre...

  I am deeply honoured and grateful for my appointment as the Director of Partnership and Institutional Relations of the City Boy Movement, Kogi State. I see this opportunity as a call to greater service, responsibility and commitment to our collective political aspirations. I sincerely appreciate our State Director, Hon. Mark Okpanachi Oga, for finding me worthy of this responsibility, and my brother, Boss Pharm Ojeje, for his instrumental role in making this opportunity possible. I also express profound gratitude to my mentor, Hon. Abanika Taiye, for his steadfast support, encouragement and guidance. I deeply value your confidence in me and assure you of my dedication to the task ahead. As I assume this responsibility, I pledge to work diligently with the leadership and members of the movement to build strategic partnerships, strengthen institutional relationships and foster meaningful collaboration with stakeholders across Kogi State. I am equally committed to promoting youth pa...

  ...As Kogi Government Declares Friday Public Holiday Ahead of Saturday’s LG Election The Kogi State Commissioner for Housing and Urban Development, Hon. Abanika Taiye, has called on the people of Kogi State to come out en masse on Saturday, October 17, to vote for candidates of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the forthcoming Local Government Council elections to sustain grassroots development and attract more dividends of democracy to the people. Hon. Abanika made the call while commending the state government under the leadership of Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo for creating a peaceful and conducive atmosphere for political parties to participate in the electoral process. The Commissioner described the declaration of Friday, October 16, 2026, as a public holiday by the Kogi State Government as a demonstration of its commitment to ensuring that eligible voters, particularly civil servants, have the opportunity to exercise their franchise in the local government elections. The...

  The Iyamoye Development Union (IDU) has appealed to Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, to urgently intervene in the deplorable condition of the Kabba–Iyamoye–Omuo Road, citing growing security concerns, threats to lives and property, and economic hardship among residents. The appeal, signed by the National Publicity Secretary of the union, Ibimode Theophilus Bolarinwa, on behalf of the community, called on the state government to assess the road and commence urgent rehabilitation to ease the suffering of motorists, farmers, traders and other road users. The union, under the leadership of its President, Alhaji Abubakar Adeyemi Shittu, described the road as a vital transportation route for agriculture, commerce and community development, lamenting that its deteriorating condition had become a source of hardship and economic losses for Iyamoye and neighbouring communities. According to the union, the damaged sections of the road have raised concerns about the safety of t...

  Hon. Abdulazeez Suberu Onogu, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) assembly candidate for Adavi East State Constituency in the Kogi State House of Assembly, has called on party members and supporters to unite behind the party and support its candidates across all levels in forthcoming elections. Onogu made the call on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, while addressing party faithful at the ADC ward meeting in Kuroko 1, Adavi Local Government Area of Kogi State. He urged members and supporters to remain focused, steadfast and committed to the party's aspirations as political activities gather momentum, stressing the importance of unity and collective action in pursuing the party's objectives. The assembly candidate also advocated block voting for the ADC, urging party members to vote for the party's candidates at all levels, from the presidential election to the local government level. He said a united approach to voting would demonstrate the commitment of party faithful to the ...

The Kogi State Government has formally handed over the site of the Radio Kogi Okene-Eba construction project to the contractor, marking the commencement of work on the long-awaited project. The handover was performed by the Commissioner for Housing and Urban Development, Hon. Abanika Taiye, alongside the Commissioner for Information and Communication, Hon. Kingsley Fanwo, on behalf of the Kogi State Government. Speaking at the event, Abanika charged the contractor, Widerview Ltd, to execute the project according to specifications and ensure that quality was not compromised. He also urged the company to adhere to the agreed timeline, stressing the importance of delivering a durable facility that would serve its intended purpose for the people. The Commissioner said the project reflects the state government’s commitment to providing the infrastructure required to strengthen public communication and information dissemination across the state. On his part, the Commissioner for Information ...

By Samuel Godwin Ogirima Acting PRO, Kogi State College of Nursing Sciences, Obangede The Kogi State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to the continued development of the Kogi State College of Nursing Sciences, Obangede, with the Commissioner for Health, Hon. Dr. Abdulazeez Adams Adeiza, leading a high powered inspection of the institution to assess its manpower, infrastructure, equipment, information and communication technology (ICT), and clinical training needs. The inspection is part of ongoing efforts by the administration of Governor Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo to strengthen healthcare education and human capital development in Kogi State. The Governor had earlier demonstrated his administration’s commitment to the development of the College during a project inspection visit to Obangede. During the visit, Governor Ododo received the management, staff and students of the College and reaffirmed his administration's commitment to consolidating the achievements recorded at th...

-Hon. Abanika leads engineering team on inspection, assures quality delivery By Umar Samuel Onotu  The Kogi State Government has commenced moves to remodel and rehabilitate the General Hospital, Okpo, in Olamaboro Local Government Area, as part of efforts to improve healthcare infrastructure and service delivery in the area. The Honourable Commissioner for Housing and Urban Development, Hon. Abanika Taiye, disclosed this on Thursday, September 17, 2026, when he led engineers and technical personnel from the ministry on an inspection of the hospital facility. Abanika said the intervention was in line with the directive of the State Governor, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, to ensure that the hospital receives the necessary infrastructure upgrade to enable it provide better and more conducive healthcare services to the people. He stressed that the quality of work would not be compromised, noting that the government was interested not only in renovating the structures but also in ensuring t...