By Abdulrahman Obaje

Kogi state Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo flags off construction of the 19.55km Obajana-Uro-Aku rural farm road, marking a significant milestone in Kogi State’s quest for enhanced rural infrastructure and agricultural growth.





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Governor Ododo while performing the ceremony today October 15th, 2024 at Obajana Uro Junction, eulogies President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his support to the people of Kogi State

According to him, the construction of the road would alleviate the suffering of the farmers in Kogi state.

In his words, “It is indeed with all sense of fulfillment that I stand here today to officially Flag Off the construction of about 19.55 Obajana —Uro—Aku road under Rural Access and Agricultural Marketing project called RAAMP,” he said.

He further noted that his Government is out to employ all legitimate means to improve the lives of the people of Kogi State.

The flagship project, undertaken by the Kogi State Rural Access and Agricultural Marketing Project (Kogi-RAAMP) and the State Ministry of Rural and Energy Development, demonstrates Governor Ododo’s unwavering commitment to rural-focused governance.

The Obajana-Uro-Aku rural road project is expected to bring numerous benefits to the state, including increased accessibility and easier movement of people, goods, and services between rural communities and urban centers.
It will also boost Economic Opportunities, improve market access for rural producers, and stimulate economic growth and development in the axis.

Governor Ododo’s administration has consistently prioritized rural development, recognizing its pivotal role in shaping the state’s economic future.

This project is proof of his dedication to providing infrastructure that benefits all citizens, regardless of geographical location.

The state, in collaboration with the Rural Access and Agricultural Marketing Project (RAAMP), a World Bank supportive program, is expected to yield sustainable results that will alleviate the people of Kogi State on many fronts.

The Kogi State Commissioner for Rural and Energy Development, Hon. Engr Mohammed Abdulmutalib, while speaking, appreciated Gov. Ahmed Usman Ododo for his commitment to the welfare of the people of the State.

According to him, the project would open up access to market, healthcare, and education for thousands of residents, which would enable them to engage more fully in the State’s economic activities. Adding that the state is set to Flag Off five more rural roads collectively spanning 65.25 Km across the state.

With Governor Ododo at the helm, Kogi State is poised for transformative growth, and this project is just the beginning of more unprecedented achievement.

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Kogi state honourable Commissioner for works and housing, Engr Abubakar ohere has commends the state Governor yahaya Bello for the promptl disbursement of fund to contractors for the renovation and expansion work of Kogi State University, KSU teaching hospital and Idah specialist hospital. adsbygoogle || []).push({}); googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js">

Engr Ohere made the commendation while leading an inspection team to the eastern senatorial district Thursday.

He said that the gesture was borne out of the Governor’s determination to ensure qualitative medical learning facilities and environment. He expressed satisfaction with the level and quality of work done so far.

Projects inspected include the completed work on the 31km Ibana-okpo ikeje Ogugu ete road constructed by Governor Yahaya Bello led Administration and that of 55.4km idah Ugwolawo, Ejule/Anyigba and Ankpa to Abejukolo as asphalt overlay commenced by *TEC Engineering Co Ltd are nearing completion stage.

At Ankpa, Engr. Ohere,expressed appreciation to the people of Ankpa for their hospitality and the cooperation with the contractor and the resident engineers, that led to the early completion of the township road projects assuring them of the Governor’s commitment to the completion of the little finishing works and prepare them for commissioning soon.

While at Ogugu, the commissioner also commended the giant stride of Governor Bello for the unprecedented approach deployed in tackling the menace of gully erosion across the state citing the 18 km Adum to Ogugu roads, okegbi, alasha communities all in Olamaboro Local Government Area of the state.

“The reclamation works over the devastated area are fully achieved with ongoing mitigation measures to stabilize the area for effective control . All the 18 kilometer roads inspected aside reclaimed gully are fitted with adequate drainage stone pitching and bioremediation works”, Engr. Ohere added.

He further said that, “Meanwhile, Anyigba Ejule-Idah final portions are undergoing surface dressing before final asphalt overlay.”

Addressing the contractor, the commissioner advised the company to consider essential drain works as they progress in to the town to give way for a stable finishing.

All these he said, are measures by the Governor Yahaya Bello administration towards positioning Kogi state as a megacity.

Observers are of the belief that given the pace of rapid development Kogi state is witnessing, Governor Bello may likely push Kogi to attain Megacity status even before the 2024 with this level of Infrastructural development.

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Abdulrahman Obaje

Prince Abdulrahman Obaje is a Media, Information and Computer Technology Consultant. A quintessential Journalist, online marketer, social media strategist, Mathematician and Computer Scientist is based in Abuja, Nigeria. He is the Founder and the Publisher of The Informavores!. You can reach me on +234 805 939 5252 or send i-witness report directly to me on news@informavores.com.ng.

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