Naijagist Platform

  The Kogi State House of Assembly has passed a vote of confidence on the Commissioner for Housing and Urban Development, Hon. Abanika Taiye, in recognition of his performance and contributions to infrastructure development in the state. The resolution was adopted on Friday during an oversight visit by the House Committee on Physical and Urban Planning to the commissioner’s office. Speaking during the visit, Vice Chairman of the Committee and Member Representing Bassa State Constituency, Hon. Sunday Daku, commended Hon. Abanika for efficiently executing Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo’s mandate in the housing and urban development sector. Describing the commissioner as a “square peg in a square hole,” Daku praised Governor Ododo for appointing competent individuals to key positions in the state’s executive council. He further assured the commissioner of the Assembly’s commitment to enacting legislative policies that will drive the state’s infrastructural development and foster a stronge...

  The Kogi State chapter of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) has extended warm felicitations to muslims across the state as they begin the holy month of Ramadan. In a statement, the State Chairman of the NYCN, Comr. Benjamin Jeremiah Ojodale acknowledged the importance of Ramadan as a period of fasting, prayer, and reflection, emphasizing its values of self-discipline, compassion, and unity.  The Council encouraged young people to use the sacred month to deepen their spiritual devotion and commitment to community service. The NYCN also called on Kogi youths to embrace the spirit of tolerance, mutual respect, and unity during Ramadan.  The Council reaffirmed its commitment to fostering harmony and peaceful coexistence among all religious groups in the state. In line with the essence of giving and charity during Ramadan, the NYCN encouraged young people to engage in acts of kindness, including feeding the less privileged, supporting community initiatives, and pr...

  OFFICIAL STATEMENT RE: FALSE REPORT OF CRISIS AT KOGI STATE UNIVERSITY, KABBA The Progressive front liners of Kogi State University Kabba, wishes to categorically debunk the malicious and sensationalized report circulating in the media, alleging a crisis at our esteemed institution. We are dismayed by the unprofessional and unethical conduct of a certain journalist, who has resorted to spreading falsehoods and misinformation about our university. This individual's actions are clearly motivated by a desire for cheap attention and a vendetta against the university, stemming from his inability to gain unauthorized access to our conference hall. We wish to assure the general public that Kogi State University, Kabba, remains a beacon of peace, harmony, and academic excellence. The relationship among staff members and the university community is built on mutual respect, trust, and a shared commitment to the institution's progress. As we prepare for the second matriculation ceremony...

Kogi State Commissioner for Housing and Urban Development, Hon. Abanika Taiye, has reiterated the government’s stance on the unauthorized occupation of the Federal Government’s National Housing Programme (NHP) estate in the Crusher Area of Kogi State. Over 85% of the housing units in the estate are reportedly being occupied illegally, with claims of fraudulent resale of properties meant for rightful allottees. During a visit to the estate on Monday, February 17, 2025, Hon. Abanika, accompanied by the ministry’s Permanent Secretary and other senior officials, inspected the facility as part of ongoing efforts to reclaim the houses for their legitimate owners. The visit follows a series of meetings and warnings issued to unauthorized occupants to vacate the premises. The estate, constructed under the NHP to provide affordable housing for Nigerians, consists of: Phase I – 76 units (4 one-bedroom, 48 two-bedroom, 24 three-bedroom bungalows). Phase II – 92 units (20 one-bedroom, 28 two-bedro...

  The Honourable Commissioner for Housing and Urban Development, Hon. Abanika Taiye, alongside his top management team and technical experts, paid a scheduled supervisory visit to Kogi State University (KSU) Kabba on February 14, 2025, to assess the progress of ongoing construction projects within the institution. The Commissioner and his delegation were warmly received by the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. K.I.T Eniola, and the Director of Physical Planning of the university. The inspection tour covered key infrastructural projects, including: Senate Building – handled by AM' Synergy Nigeria Limited Male Hostel – handled by SIL Energy Female Hostel – handled by Musalib Construction Limited Faculty of Science – handled by Ridge Prime Limited During the visit, Hon. Abanika Taiye commended the contractors for the job done so far. However, he made critical observations and reminded all contractors of the Government’s zero tolerance for substandard projects. He emphasized that the administrati...

  The Honourable Commissioner for Housing and Urban Development, Hon. Abanika Taiye, has extended heartfelt congratulations to his colleague, Hon. Wemi Jones, the Honourable Commissioner for Education, on the occasion of his birthday. In a goodwill message, Hon. Abanika described Hon. Wemi Jones as a visionary leader and a pillar of educational transformation in Kogi State. He commended him for his remarkable contributions to the state’s educational sector, noting that his leadership has significantly impacted the lives of students and educators alike. "I wish to personally extend my warm felicitation to my brother and friend, Hon. Wemi Jones, on his birthday. He is a great leader who has been instrumental in the actualization and implementation of the progressive educational policies of His Excellency, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo. Under his stewardship, Kogi students now enjoy free education, covering primary school certificate examination fees, junior and senior secondary school ex...

…Describes Him as a Visionary Leader and Great Achiever On behalf of myself, Hon. Abanika Taiye, the management, and the entire staff of the Kogi State Ministry of Housing and Urban Development, I extend my heartfelt congratulations to my brother and friend, the distinguished scholar, erudite professor, and political bulldozer of our time, Prof. Usman Ogbo, on the successful completion of his first tenure as the Rector of Kogi State Polytechnic. Your tenure has been marked by groundbreaking achievements, demonstrating visionary leadership, capacity, and unwavering commitment to academic excellence. Under your watch, Kogi State Polytechnic has undergone remarkable transformations, solidifying its reputation as a beacon of academic distinction in Kogi State and Nigeria at large. Your innovative policies, infrastructural development, and commitment to discipline have rebranded the institution, making it a model of excellence. I sincerely appreciate His Excellency, Alh. Ahmed Usman Ododo, ...

The Honourable Commissioner for Housing and Urban Development, Hon. Abanika Taiye, has extended his heartfelt congratulations to Hon. Sanni Egidi Abdulraheem, the distinguished member representing Ajaokuta Federal Constituency at the House of Representatives, on the conferment of two Meritorious Awards by the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE), Ajaokuta Branch, as well as a Fellowship Award by the Nigerian Meteorological Society. In his congratulatory message, Hon. Abanika described Hon. Sanni Egidi Abdulraheem as a leader whose outstanding performance and commitment to true representation have earned him well-deserved recognition. "Hon. Sanni Egidi Abdulraheem has redefined the political landscape of Ajaokuta Federal Constituency and beyond. His facilitation of numerous developmental projects, attraction of investors, employment opportunities for youths, establishment and funding of educational institutions, as well as massive financial empowerment programs, stand as a testament...

  The Kogi State Medical Student Association (KOMSA) has appealed to the governor of Kogi State, His excellency, Alhaji Usman Ododo to prioritize the welfare of medical students in the state.  The National President of the association, Comrade Omeiza Adeku Samuel who spoke with the newsmen on Monday decry the little recognition given to the medical students in terms of bursary payment. Adeku said 'less than 30% of medical students nationwide benefited from the state bursary'. He stated that despite paying the highest tuition in every Nigerian institutions across the country,  it's unfortunate that only the law students received a special package when it comes to bursary payment.  The President further stated that the 30,000 naira bursary payment promised by the state government is yet to be received by majority of the medical students who applied. This is in 'contrast to law students who got 300,000 naira for their law school program'- He said in part.  In his w...

  The Honourable Commissioner for Housing and Urban Development, Hon. Abanika Taiye, on Friday, February 7, 2025, held a strategic meeting with key stakeholders to resolve the lingering land dispute between the Ihiaga clan of Okehi Local Government Area and the Kogi State Polytechnic, Itakpe Campus. The meeting, chaired by Hon. Abanika, was attended by the Rector of Kogi State Polytechnic, Prof. Usman Ogbo; the Chairman of Okehi Local Government Area, Hon. Monday Eneji Amoka; the Kogi State Director-General of the Bureau of Lands, represented by the Permanent Secretary of the Bureau of Lands and the State Surveyor General; representatives of the Ihiaga clan; and the contractors, Global Options Limited, responsible for the perimeter fencing of Kogi State Polytechnic, Itakpe Campus. The meeting was necessitated by repeated reports from contractors that their work was being deliberately sabotaged. According to the contractors, whenever trenches were dug for the perimeter fencing, some...