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Gov Ododo assures NYSC members of adequate security, welfare

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By Friday Idachaba, Lokoja.

Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo of Kogi State has pledged the commitment of his administration to provision of adequate security and welfare for new members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members deployed to the state for the one-year mandatory national service.

Ododo made the promise on Wednesday at the official closing ceremony of the NYSC 2024 Batch ‘A’ Stream 1 orientation course at the state NYSC Orientation Camp, Asaya in Kabba-Bunu Local Government Area of Kogi State.

The Governor who was represented by his Deputy, Elder Oyibo Joel Salifu assured that his administration, in line with the immediate past government of former Governor Yahaya Bello, would continue to prioritize the security of life and property of the corps members.

He said that their welfare would equally be prioritized to make them comfortable as they serve their fatherland.

Ododo however admonished the 1,383 corps members deployed to the state to make judicious use of the training and deploy the knowledge they received during the orientation course to the service of the nation and Kogi state proficiently.

The governor also charged the youth corps members to deploy the acquired skills to generate income for themselves, as he urged those in the medical line to make indelible marks in the health sector especially in the area of HIV/AIDS and other diseases.

Hon. Monday A. Anyebe, Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development, and Chairman, NYSC Governing Board, urged the corps members to be positive role models to the pupils they would be teaching, be humble, courteous and selfless in their dealings.

“Above all, be good ambassadors of the scheme and your families.
Avoid the use of social media for propagation of fake news, hatred, rumours and other negative vices. I encourage you to use the social media to promote unity and peace even in our diversity” he said.

Mrs Mofoluwaso Adebimpe Williams, Kogi Coordinator of the NYSC, earlier in her remarks, revealed that 1,383 Corps members comprising 712 males and 671 females were deployed to Kogi State for the one-year mandatory national service to their fatherland.

The Coordinator said that the corps members, within the three-week orientation programme, were taken through well-structured programmes.

The programmes, according to her, include para-military drills, skill acquisition and entrepreneurship development, citizenship and leadership trainings, to enhance their productivity and performances during and after the service year.

Williams implored Corps employers, various MDAs, Institutions, public and private sector bodies and organizations to accept corps members posted to them and give them “good welfare packages.”

She charged the Corps members to adhere to rules saying, “You must obey the rules and regulations of the NYSC because erring corps members will be punished as spelt out in the NYSC Bye-laws.

“You are furthermore advised to accept your postings in good faith as corps members who induce rejection will be punished in line with the NYSC bye-laws and the employers who collude with them will be blacklisted.

“You are advised not to travel without discretion especially during this period of general insecurity in the nation. If you have genuine reason to travel you must obtain permission through the proper channel. (Ends)

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Group applauds Senator Echocho’s relief efforts in Kogi East

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Jibrin Isah Echocho

The Kogi Democratic Group (KDG) has expressed appreciation for the recent initiatives by Senator Jibril Isah Echocho (APC/Kogi East) in addressing the hardships facing residents of the senatorial district.
In a statement on Wednesday, KDG Protem Secretary Inuwa Lawal highlighted Senator Echocho’s distribution of rice and essential food supplies, which brought immediate relief to the local communities.
The group also praised Senator Echocho’s commitment to long-term infrastructure improvements.
Among his achievements, the installation of boreholes has provided stable access to clean water, and the distribution of fertilizer has offered crucial support to local farmers, helping to strengthen agriculture in the region.

According to Lawal, Kogi East has not witnessed such progress with the past senators, citing Echocho’s active representation in the 9th and 10th Senate as a “leadership with vision and mission.”
He urged the senator to remain focused, despite distraction from his traducers as he acknowledged Echocho’s unique contributions at Senate proceedings, committee work, oversight activities and through motions and bills
The group encouraged Senator Echocho to continue his impactful work, calling on him to sustain the progress that has benefited Kogi East and enriched the lives of its residents.

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Echocho’s Constituency Empowerment outreach Continues with donation of Rice, cash to widows

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Senator Isah Jibrin (Echocho), representing Kogi East, has extended his support to hundreds of widows across the Senatorial disctrict with the donation of 50 kg bags of rice and cash.
His special Adviser on Media Mikail Ibrahim in a statement that was made available to tye National Update in Abuja on Sunday indicated that the philanthropic effort is part of a weeklong empowerment program aimed at providing relief and support to vulnerable members of the community.

The distribution, which began last week and continued on Sunday, the statement said has witnessed a large turnout of beneficiaries, many of whom expressed deep gratitude for the assistance, particularly amid ongoing economic difficulties.
The statement pointed out that that Senator’s initiative is seeking not only to address food insecurity but also to empower the widows by providing them with the financial resources needed to manage their households effectively.
A representative of the senator, Alhaji Danlami Garba, emphasized the importance of supporting widows, who often face significant economic hardship after the loss of their spouses.
He highlighted that by combining food assistance with cash donations, the senator is empowering the women to make independent choices that best suit their families’ needs, thus fostering both dignity and self-reliance.

Echocho’s empowerment programs also target to uplift the youth and women through education, skills training, and entrepreneurship to create a sustainable and supportive environment for community development.

The senator’s initiative is a reflection of sustained effort to strengthen Kogi East’s economy, provide hope for a better future, and promote resilience among the most vulnerable groups.

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INGRA urges Kogi govt to complete Lokoja-Ganaja road, mass transit scheme

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Hamza Aliyu, Executive Director, INGRA.

***Commends Kogi Govt on construction of Zone 8-Kabba Junction, Assembly roads

By Friday Idachaba, Lokoja.

THE Initiative For Grassroot Advancement in Nigeria (INGRA), a Kogi-based Civil Society Organization has called on Kogi State Government to urgently take over and complete the Lokoja-Ganaja road to assuage the pains of Kogi people and numerous motorists plying the road.

Mr Hamza Aliyu, Human Rights activist and Executive Director, INGRA, who made the call in a statement on Saturday in Lokoja also commended the State Government for the completion of Zone-8 to Otokiti-Shettima-Zango-Kabba Junction as well as on-going Zone 8-Junction-House of Assembly-Crusher roads.

The Executive Director said that the growth of Lokoja metropolis as a result of population and development has led to upspringing of settlements on the outskirts of the State Capital.

He held that this phenomenon which is not peculiar to the state capital alone was visible in other fast growing cities adding that such settlements around Lokoja include Otokiti, Shettima, Zango and Crusher areas as well as Ganaja.

He noted that many citizens of the State Capital reside in these areas but commute to work in Lokoja due mostly to cost of housing and transportation among others.

Aliyu however pointed out that the removal of Fuel Subsidy by the President Ahmed Tinubu Government on the 29th of May, 2023 had exposed the weak infrastructure and poor public sector service provision.

This, he said, is particularly in the movement of people, goods and services which is critical for development saying, “This is particularly true in these settlements.

“The absence of a road network and a proper mass transit system, further exacerbated the situation with it’s attendant consequences”, he said.

The consequences according to him include: insecurity, high cost of transportation, bad health situation due to the tremendous dust that residents are exposed to during the harmattan season, weak standard of living, with pressure on resources and facilities in the State Capital.

He hinted that several governments had attempted to solve the Zone 8-kabba junction road challenge to no avail until the Alhaji Yahaya Adoza Bello administration began construction in 2023 with fears on possible completion when the regime ended.

“However new administration of Alhaji Usman Ododo surprised everyone with the speed and dedication it has completed the project with 10 months of the administration.

“This has brought a huge relief to residents of the area and rejuvenated their belief in this administration. We wish to commend His Excellency for this feat as it has far reaching implications economically and health wise on the area.

In this regards we also call on the Governor to also take over and complete the Ganaja road so that Lokoja citizens will finally feel the full effects of the “Ododo Magic.”

“We also urge the Government to as a matter of urgency follow up this remarkable achievements on roads by establishing a functional mass transit system in Lokoja the State Capital.

It is sad that citizens are left at the mercy of Keke and okada operators who decide the mode and cost of transportation in the State.

The Civil Society man however called on citizens to always engage their government actively by paying their taxes and protecting public infrastructure. (Ends)

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