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The Honourable Commissioner for Housing and Urban Development, Hon. Abanika Taiye, on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, joined party leaders and supporters at the G32 Ajaokuta APC Endorsement Rally held in Adogo, Ajaokuta Local Government Area of Kogi State. The rally was convened to mobilize grassroots support for His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the Executive Governor of Kogi State, His Excellency Alh. Ahmed Usman Ododo, and the immediate past Governor, Alh. Yahaya Adoza Bello, for the Senate representing Kogi Central Senatorial District. It also reaffirmed support for the continuity of Hon. Barr. Sanni Abdulraheem Egidi as the Member representing Ajaokuta Federal Constituency. Addressing party faithful, Hon. Abanika Taiye emphasized that the endorsed leaders have demonstrated proven track records of leadership, performance, and commitment to development, which make them well qualified for re-election and higher responsibilities. Speaking personally on the former Governor, Alh. ...

  The City Boy Movement deepened its grassroots reach in Kogi State on Saturday, April 18, 2026, through a well-attended empowerment programme in Lokoja, which also featured a rousing reception for the State Director, Hon. Mark Okpanchi Ogah, as scores of residents turned out to identify with the growing City Boy Movement spirit and its grassroots engagement drive The event, held at the All Progressives Congress Secretariat, attracted members and supporters from across the state, reflecting growing unity and renewed commitment to the ideals of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. The empowerment initiative focused on persons living with disabilities, entrepreneurs, and vulnerable citizens drawn from the three senatorial districts of Kogi State, highlighting the movement’s people centred approach and expanding grassroots reach. Beneficiaries received wheelchairs, sewing machines, clippers, food items amongst other relief packages  In his goodwill message, Hon. Oga...

The Chief Medical Director of the Kogi State Specialist Hospital Lokoja, Dr Oluseyi Bamidele Folagbade, has extended warm Easter greetings to Christian faithful across Kogi State and beyond, describing the season as one of hope, renewal, and divine grace. In his Easter felicitation message, Dr. Folagbade emphasized the significance of the resurrection of Jesus Christ, noting that Easter symbolizes victory over death and the assurance of new life. He said, “On this occasion of Easter celebration, I wish to felicitate with our Christian brethren. Indeed, the grave could not hold Jesus bound and He is risen.” The medical director prayed for divine restoration in the lives of individuals and families, expressing hope for renewal in all areas of human endeavor. “May everything dead in your life, career and family receive life, and may the peace of God continue to abide in your home, family and our dear Kogi State,” he added. He further urged citizens to embrace the spirit of love, sacrifice...

The Honourable Commissioner for Housing and Urban Development, Kogi State, Hon. Abanika Taiye, has congratulated Alhaji Abdullahi Bello on his well-deserved appointment as Commissioner-Designate by the Executive Governor of Kogi State, His Excellency, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo. In a statement issued on behalf of himself, his family, and the entire management and staff of the Kogi State Ministry of Housing and Urban Development, Hon. Abanika described Alhaji Abdullahi Bello as a distinguished leader, achiever, and a man synonymous with success. He noted that the appointment is a clear testament to Alh. Abdullahi Bello’s unwavering loyalty, commitment, and invaluable contributions to the development of Kogi State. According to him, the inclusion of Alhaji Abdullahi Bello in the State Executive Council will further strengthen governance and accelerate the pace of development across the state. He expressed confidence that the Commissioner-Designate will bring his wealth of experience and de...