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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

The Executive Secretary of the Kogi State Drugs and Medical Supply Management Agency, Pharmacist Salamat Onize Ibrahim, on behalf of the management and staff of the agency has extended warm birthday felicitations to the Chief of Staff to the Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Ali Bello, describing him as a dependable pillar of support and a true friend of the health sector. In her goodwill message, Pharmacist Salamat Onize Ibrahim lauded Alhaji Ali Bello for his uncommon love, unwavering support and consistent drive to ensure that the Kogi State Drugs and Medical Supply Management Agency receives the necessary attention and backing from the government to effectively discharge its mandate. She noted that the Chief of Staff’s open-door policy, listening ear and fatherly disposition have continued to inspire confidence and motivation, not only within her agency but across government institutions in the state. “Alhaji Ali Bello is a good listener, an encourager and a motivator whose passion for s...

The Honourable Commissioner for Housing and Urban Development, Hon. Abanika Taiye, has extended warm birthday felicitations to the Kogi State Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Hajiya Fatimah Momoh, describing her as a dedicated public servant and a worthy ambassador of Kogi State’s rich cultural heritage. In a goodwill message made available to newsmen on her birthday, Hon. Abanika Taiye praised Hajiya Fatimah Momoh for her passion, resilience, and commitment to promoting arts, culture, and tourism in the state under the administration of His Excellency, Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo. He noted that her leadership at the Ministry of Culture and Tourism has continued to add value to the state’s cultural identity, foster unity among the diverse people of Kogi State, and open new opportunities for cultural development and tourism-driven growth. “On behalf of myself and the entire management and staff of the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development, I heartily celebrate my dear colleague,...

The Honourable Commissioner for Housing and Urban Development, Hon. Abanika Taiye, on Saturday, January 3, 2026, graced the final match of the Ebiya Street Football Tournament, held in Ebiya District of Ajaokuta Local Government Area, Kogi State. Addressing the crowd at the event, Hon. Abanika Taiye expressed delight at the level of youth participation and community engagement fostered through sports, describing football as a unifying platform capable of promoting peace, love, and togetherness among the people. The Honourable Commissioner supported the winning team with cash gifts and assured the youths of his continued support, charging the sons and daughters of the land to embrace unity and collective responsibility for the development of their community.  He emphasized that Ajaokuta is steadily transforming into a mega city under the purposeful leadership of His Excellency, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, the Executive Governor of Kogi State, alongside the political leadership of the ...

  The Executive Secretary of the Kogi State Drugs and Medical Supplies Management Agency (KSDMSMA), Pharmacist Salamat Onize Ibrahim, has extended warm birthday felicitations to His Excellency, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, the Executive Governor of Kogi State, describing him as a mentor whose leadership has redefined politics as a tool for service, anchored on the welfare and wellbeing of the people. Pharmacist Salamat noted that Governor Ododo has consistently demonstrated visionary and people-centred leadership, particularly in the health sector, by prioritising policies that ensure drugs and other medical consumables are not only available, accessible, and affordable to residents of Kogi State, but are also effective, safe, and of assured quality. She commended the Governor for his strong political will in strengthening institutions, citing his approval and sponsorship of officials of the KSDMSMA for a study tour on pharmaceutical quality control testing.  According to her, th...