Naijagist Platform

In a landmark ceremony held at the Youth House in Lokoja, Comrade Tayo Onimisi Omodaiye has officially taken the oath of office as the Coordinator of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) for Ogori/Magongo Local Government Area. The swearing-in ceremony was graced by the Honourable Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development in Kogi State, alongside other state executives of the council, youth leaders, and distinguished personalities from across the state. In his post-inauguration remarks, Comrade Omodaiye expressed profound gratitude to the youths of Ogori/Magongo for the trust and mandate bestowed upon him. He described his emergence as the dawn of a new era marked by purposeful leadership, youth empowerment, and grassroots development. “I am deeply humbled by the confidence reposed in me,” he said. “This is not just a personal victory, but a collective milestone for the youths of Ogori/Magongo. I pledge to run an inclusive administration that promotes innovation, leadership...

The Kogi State House of Assembly Committee on Health, led by its Chairman, Hon. Ochidi Usman Shehu, on Thursday, April 24, 2025, carried out an oversight visit to the Kogi State Specialist Hospital, Lokoja. The visit was part of its statutory function to assess and support the performance of health institutions in the state. The delegation was warmly received by the Acting Chief Medical Director (CMD) of the hospital, Dr. Oluseyi Bamidele Folagbade, alongside members of the hospital’s top management team. In his welcome remarks, Dr. Folagbade expressed appreciation to the lawmakers for their unwavering collaboration with the Executive Governor of Kogi State, His Excellency Alh. Ahmed Usman Ododo, in ensuring that healthcare delivery remains a top priority. He acknowledged the foundation laid by the immediate past administration of Governor Yahaya Adoza Bello, which transformed the hospital into a modern, state-of-the-art medical facility, and commended the current administration for co...

Kogi State Accountant-General, Dr Habibat Oyiza Tijjani Onumoko has congratulated the Christian faithful on the commemoration of the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, urging them to emulate Christ’s virtues of humility, perseverance and compassion. The Accountant General in her goodwill message, explained that Easter is a season that reminds all of the timeless virtues of compassion, sacrifice, and forgiveness.  According to her, these virtues, embodied by Jesus Christ, are not only central to the Christian faith but are values everyone should strive to uphold. Dr Habibat urged religious leaders in the state to always use their platforms to preach peace, promote interfaith harmony, and strengthen the bonds of unity among the people. While using the occasion to appreciate the support of the Christian community in the state for the present administration, she charged them to continue to live in peace and harmony with adherents of other religions, noting that good neighborliness...

  As Christians across the globe commemorate the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, the Acting Chief Medical Director (CMD) of Kogi State Specialist Hospital, Lokoja, Dr. Oluseyi Bamidele Folagbade, has extended warm Easter greetings to all Christian faithful. In a statement issued to the press in Lokoja, Dr. Folagbade described Easter as a profound season of reflection on love and sacrifice, values exemplified by God's gift of His only begotten Son, whose resurrection on the third day remains the cornerstone of Christian faith and salvation. He urged all Kogites, particularly staff of the Kogi State Specialist Hospital, to embrace the spirit of Easter by demonstrating selflessness and love in the discharge of their duties. He emphasized that such values are crucial in achieving the hospital’s mandate of delivering quality and efficient healthcare services, in alignment with the vision of His Excellency, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, Executive Governor of Kogi State. The Acting CM...

Season’s Greetings and Clarification on KSSH Health Insurance Services The management of Kogi State Specialist Hospital (KSSH), Lokoja extends warm season’s greetings to our esteemed patients, hospital community, and the general public. We appreciate your continued trust and cooperation as we remain committed to delivering quality healthcare services. We commend His Excellency, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, the Executive Governor of Kogi State, for his unwavering support towards the health sector. His strategic appointments and investments in healthcare infrastructure have significantly empowered facilities across the state, with KSSH being a proud beneficiary. We wish to categorically state that Kogi State Specialist Hospital is fully committed to providing accessible, efficient, and quality healthcare services to all patients, including enrollees under various health insurance programs. We take great pride in the over 12,000 enrollees currently under the Kogi State Health Insurance Schem...

  The Kogi State Commissioner for Housing and Urban Development, Hon. Abanika Taiye, on Thursday, joined other sympathizers at the third-day Fidau prayer held in honour of the late Mama Arametu Sani Egidi Abdulraheem, the mother of Hon. Abdulraheem Sanni Egidi, Member representing Ajaokuta Federal Constituency. The prayer session, which took place in Ajaokuta, attracted a host of dignitaries from across the country, including political leaders, traditional rulers, and Islamic clerics, who came to offer prayers and show solidarity with the bereaved family. In his remarks, Hon. Abanika Taiye described the late Mama Arametu as a devout and compassionate matriarch whose life of humility and service positively impacted all around her. He prayed for Allah’s forgiveness and eternal rest for her soul and divine protection for the children and family she left behind. “Mama Arametu was not only a pillar to her family but also a mother figure to many in the community. Her passing is a great l...

The Kogi State Ministry of Housing and Urban Development has reiterated its commitment to ensuring strict compliance with quality and project standards across the state. This assurance was given by the Honourable Commissioner, Hon. Abanika Taiye, while addressing journalists in Ayingba shortly after the the official handover of designated construction sites to contractors at the Prince Abubakar Audu University (PAAU) Teaching Hospital, Anyigba. Hon. Abanika, who joined the Executive Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo ably represented by the Commissioner for Health at the ceremony, emphasized the ministry’s supervisory mandate and dedication to delivering value-driven infrastructure. “Our ministry is committed to carrying out thorough oversight to ensure that every project executed under this administration reflects the excellence Governor Ododo stands for,” Hon. Abanika stated. “We will leave no room for substandard work. Every contractor must adhere strictly to the proje...

It is with deep sorrow, but in total submission to the will of Almighty Allah, that we received the news of the passing of a beloved matriarch: the mother of our esteemed leader, Hon. Barr. Abdulraheem Sanni Egidi, Honourable Member representing Ajaokuta Federal Constituency. Mama, until her transition, lived a life marked by unwavering dedication, selflessness, and boundless love; not just for her children but for everyone privileged to know her. She embodied the true essence of motherhood; a woman who endured life’s trials with courage and grace, ensuring that her children thrived and stood tall in society despite countless challenges. Her strength, resilience, and unceasing prayers gave rise to the remarkable leader we celebrate today in the person of Hon. Egidi, whom we proudly regard as a divine gift to Ajaokuta Federal Constituency. While we grieve her departure, we take solace in the belief that Mama has returned to her Creator and now rests in a place far better than this world...

On behalf of my humble self, Hon. Abanika Taiye, Honourable Commissioner for Housing and Urban Development, and the entire progressive-minded citizens of Ajaokuta Federal Constituency, I extend our heartfelt gratitude to the pragmatic and people-oriented Chief Servant of Kogi State, His Excellency, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, for the ongoing construction of the all-important access road linking the communities of Adogo, Eganyi, Ebiya, and extending directly to the Ajaokuta Steel Company. Your Excellency, this remarkable gesture is a clear demonstration of your inclusive style of governance and your genuine love for the good people of Ajaokuta Local Government Area. This road project is just one of the many developmental strides your administration has brought to our constituency in less than two years of purposeful and visionary leadership. It is no surprise that you have earned the well-deserved nickname, Mr. Project. I would also like to seize this opportunity to commend our quintessen...