Acting CMD, Kogi State Specialist Hospital Lokoja, Felicitates with Alhaji Yahaya Bello at 50

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The Acting Chief Medical Director of Kogi State Specialist Hospital, Lokoja, Dr. Oluseyi Bamidele Folagbade, has extended heartfelt felicitations to His Excellency, Alhaji Yahaya Adoza Bello, CON, the immediate past Executive Governor of Kogi State, on the joyous occasion of his 50th birthday.

Dr. Folagbade described the former Governor as the architect of modern Kogi State, whose visionary reforms and transformative policies have significantly advanced the state's development trajectory, placing it among the fastest-growing states in Nigeria.

He noted with deep appreciation that during the administration of Alhaji Yahaya Bello, the Kogi State Specialist Hospital underwent remarkable renovation and was equipped with state-of-the-art medical facilities, elevating the hospital to a national standard among specialist hospitals across the country.

The Acting CMD further commended the former Governor for his foresight in selecting and supporting a worthy successor, His Excellency Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, who has continued to consolidate and build upon the laudable achievements of the past administration.

On behalf of himself, the management, and the entire staff of Kogi State Specialist Hospital Lokoja, Dr. Folagbade wished Alhaji Yahaya Adoza Bello a long life, sound health, and continued success in all his future endeavors.

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