Hon. Abanika Taiye Celebrates Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Hajiya Fatimah Momoh, on Her Birthday

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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, Hajiya Fatimah Momoh, on this special occasion of her birthday. She is a woman of vision, humility, and unwavering dedication to service,” Hon. Abanika Taiye said.

The Housing Commissioner prayed for God’s continued guidance, good health, wisdom, and strength for the celebrant as she continues to contribute her quota to the progress and development of Kogi State.

He wished her many more years of impactful service, fulfillment, and greater achievements in both her personal life and public responsibilities.

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