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Governor Usman Ododo Promises to Uphold The Trust Of Leadership in Kogi State

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The newly sworn-in Governor of Kogi State,Alhaji Usman Ahmed Ododo says he will not betray the trust of leadership bestowed upon him by the people of the State.

Alhaji Usman stated at his inaugural speech as the 5th Executive Governor of the State in Lokoja.

He described as enormous responsibility the task of leadership and governance of the State and appealed for support by all for a greater Kogi State.

The Governor said the State is safe for all prospective investors under the public private partnership initiative promising to sustain the existing security of lives and property.

According to him, teachers welfare will be given priority as well as welfare of women while partnership with the Federal Government in the area of solid minerals development, agriculture and blue economy will equally be pursued vigorously.

Meanwhile, Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo has reappointed Mrs. Folashade Ayoade as the Secretary to the State Government.

The Governor announced this and other appointments shortly after his Inauguration by the State Chief Judge.

Also appointed are, Alhaji Ali Bello, Chief of Staff, Hillary Ojoma Egwuda, Deputy Chief of Staff, Elijah Evinemi Head of Service, Commander Jerry Omodara, Kogi State Security Adviser and Isah Ibrahim, Special Adviser on Security.

Others are Suleiman Ibrahim of Radio Kogi, Director General Protocol, Oladele John Nihi, Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Alhaji Shaibu Oricha, Director General Government House Administration, and Barrister Femi Adegboyega, State Legal Adviser.

The appointment takes immediate effect.

The Governor also announced the appointment of the following as Commissioner nominees.

The are; Sunday Faleke, Salami Momoh Ozigi, Faruk Danlami, Bashir Abubakar, Adams Abdulazeez, Joseph Oluwasegun, Yunus Abdullahi, Wemi Jones and Rabiatu Okwute.

The rest are; Fatimah Momoh, Timothy Ojoma, Ababida Taiye, Idris Asiru and Mohammed Abdulmutalib.

In his remark, the Vice President of Nigeria, Senator Kashim Shettima restated the commitment of the Federal Government to harnessing the vast resources in the State to the benefits of its people.

He called the pillars of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in the State to support the new administration of Governor Ododo as well as the people to reap the benefits of democracy.

Highlights of the occasion was the conferement of the highest State honour of the immediate past Governor, Alhaji Yahaya Adoza Bello a minute of silence for the late Governor of the State, Prince Abubakar Audu.

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Police must pay transport fares, says AIG

” No police officer has the right to enter your vehicle without paying. We should assist one another willingly, not by force,” he said.

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The Assistant Inspector-General of Police(AIG) in charge of Zone 2 Command, Mr Olohundare Jimoh, speaking with transporters at Obalende garage, Lagos State, on Wednesday.

The Assistant Inspector-General of Police, Zone 2 Command, Mr Olohundare Jimoh, has declared that officers must pay fares before boarding commercial vehicles, warning against abuse of authority.

Jimoh spoke on Wednesday at Obalende garage during a sensitisation meeting with drivers and transport workers marking National Police Day 2026.

He stressed that relations between police and the public must be based on partnership, not coercion, urging both sides to support each other voluntarily.

“No police officer has the right to enter your vehicle without paying. We should assist one another willingly, not by force,” he said.

Jimoh called for stronger cooperation to maintain safety and order on roads, insisting there was no conflict between officers and transport unions.

“I don’t collect money from officers. We don’t arrest people arbitrarily. If you have issues with any officer, report directly to me,” he said.

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Tinubu scurries to Jos after Mutfwang’s security brief

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will leave for Jos tomorrow to commiserate with the state government and residents over recent deadly gun attacks that lefts dozens dead.

This was following Governor Caleb Mutfwang’s security briefing to the President on the recent violent attack in Angwan Rukuba, Plateau State.

During the meeting on Wednesday at the presidential villa in Abuja, Governor Caleb Mutfwang told Mr President that although security forces have restored calm after fresh disturbances involving looters on Wednesday morning, following the deadly Palm Sunday attack that left more than a dozen dead and many others injured.

He said that investigations are continuing to determine the identities or motives of the attackers who are yet to be apprehended .

Presidency source said that President Tinubu was initially scheduled for a planned trip to Ogun State to flag off operations at the Gateway International Cargo Airport on Thursday.

From Jos, the President will travel to Lagos to observe Good Friday.

On Saturday, April 4, he will visit Ogun State to commission projects including the cargo airport.

He will then return to Lagos during the Easter holiday to commission several state infrastructure projects, including the Ojota/Opebi Link Bridge.

Before heading back to Abuja, the president will visit Bayelsa State on April 10 to commission projects completed under Governor Duoye Diri.

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JUST IN: Tinubu Heads to Jos Tomorrow, Postpones Ogun Trip for 5-State Visits

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will tomorrow embark on a visit to Jos, Plateau State, as the first leg of a five-state tour across the country.

The Presidency announced that the President has postponed his scheduled trip to Ogun State to enable him to commence the series of official visits.

Details of the remaining four states in the tour are expected to be released by the Presidency in due course.

The development comes as President Tinubu continues nationwide engagements aimed at assessing development projects, interacting with stakeholders, and addressing key national issues in the respective states.

Further updates on the itinerary will be communicated as the visits progress.

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