By Abah Benjamin Eneojoh

The Executive Governor of Kogi State, His Excellency Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo has stressed the importance of unity in driving progress in Kogi State.

In a Press statement issued by the Press Secretary to the Deputy Governor, Mr Unubi Emmanuel, the Governor while speaking at the second Okun nation’s summit in Kabba on Saturday, May 31st, 2025 reiterated that unity is essential for overcoming challenges and achieving greatness.

The Governor, represented by his Deputy, Comr Joel Salifu emphasized “the Power of One Voice and the Strength of a united Hands.” He noted that his administration is committed to fostering peace and unity, which is crucial for sustainable growth and development.

He said, “Unity is the foundation upon which we can build a stronger, more prosperous Okun nation, It is our greatest asset, and when we come together with one voice, there is no limit to what we can achieve.

“When we speak with one voice and work together, we can accomplish great things. Each of us brings unique strengths and perspectives to the table, and by working together, we can overcome any obstacle on our path.” He said.

The Governor commended the Okun Development Initiative for organizing the summit, describing it as timely and commendable. He assured the initiative of his administration’s support and pledged to work together to build a brighter future for the people of Okun land.

He emphasized on the need for the Okun Nation to stay united, revealing his administration’s commitment to harnessing the collective strength of the people to drive progress and development in Kogi State.

Earlier in his Public Lecture, Prof Olayemi Akinwumi, the Vice Chancellor of the Federal University Lokoja, said that the Okun people must be united to seek collective progress and development, revealing that the fight for supremacy among the various dialects in the kingdom has led to the fragmentation of the Nation and subsequent failure to rise above board.

Second Okun Summit: Gov Ododo Preaches Unity as Key to Progress in Kogi State

Similarly, Commander Duro Jerry Omodara Rtd., the State Security Adviser in his lecture titled, Unity and Security: Land, Leadership, and Banditry, noted that no nation can progress without Peace and Security, maintaining that unity is a conduit for peace and progress.

He said disunity is not just a political setback but a security vulnerability, calling on the sons and daughters of the kingdom to think Okun first, agree on shared goals, and champion the interest of the kingdom.

Highpoint of the summit was the presentation of an award of outstanding performance on the Governor by the Okun Development Inniative.

The Deputy Governor was accompanied to the occasion by Hon. Hilary Ojoma Egwudah, the Deputy Chief of Staff to the Governor; Rt. Hon. Momoh Rabiu Alfa, Special Adviser to the Governor on Legislative Matters; Hon. Aboh Ibrahim; the Special Adviser to the Governor on Environment; Hon. Treasure Eunice Achimugwu, Special Adviser to the Governor on Illicit Drugs and Trafficking, Hon. Sheikh Sani Momoh Musa, Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Ethics and Values among others.

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By AbdulRahman Obaje

Political Associates of former speaker of the House of Representative Rt. hon Yakubu Dogara has thrown its weight behind President Boka Ahmed Tinubu second term bid.

This is contained in a Press Release signed by the National Coordinator, Rt.





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The statement read, *Rt. Hon. Yakubu Dogara’s Political Associates Celebrate President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Two Years in Office, Declare Support for Second Term*

On behalf of the political associates and loyal supporters of our Grand Patron, the Rt. Hon. Yakubu Dogara, we extend our heartfelt congratulations to His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on the occasion of his two-year anniversary in office as President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

“In the past two years, President Tinubu has demonstrated visionary leadership, unwavering commitment to national development, and a strong resolve to reposition Nigeria on the path of growth and prosperity. His bold economic reforms, renewed drive for infrastructure development, and courageous stance on national unity have not gone unnoticed.

“President Tinubu’s administration has continued to foster hope, inclusion, and progress for all Nigerians. His strategic interventions in areas such as security, education, power, and social investment have given renewed confidence to citizens and stakeholders alike, affirming his capacity to steer the nation toward a brighter future.

“It is in light of these commendable strides that we, the political associates of Rt. Hon. Yakubu Dogara, proudly declare our full and unreserved endorsement of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s bid for a second term in office.

“We believe continuity is essential to consolidate the gains made so far and to achieve the broader national vision encapsulated in the Renewed Hope Agenda.

“On behalf of Rt. Hon. Yakubu Dogara, our respected Grand Patron and former Speaker of the House of Representatives, we stand firmly behind President Tinubu.

“We urge all Nigerians, across political, ethnic, and religious divides, to support this visionary leader as he continues to deliver on the promises of a greater Nigeria.

“As we celebrate this milestone, we look forward with optimism and a renewed sense of purpose, knowing that the future of Nigeria is in capable hands.

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From Joseph Amedu, Lokoja

Worried by the high rate of auto-crashes across Kogi state, Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo has expressed readiness to collaborate with the Federal Road Safety Corps(FRSC), on Enlightening road users to embrace traffic regulations that would reduce the trend to the barest minimum.





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Ododo gave the indication through the State’s Commissioner of Information and Communications, Kingsley Fanwo, when he called on the Kogi State Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps, in Lokoja on Tuesday.

Fanwo conveyed Governor Ododo’s serious concern over the loss of innocence souls occasioned by incessant road accidents in recent times and called for joint efforts by the FRSC, Govt and Road Maintenance Agencies to tackle the bad development.

He said that the recent auto-crash along Obajana road that claimed the lives of 19 people and left other eight seriously injured is a case in point.

“The Kogi state government is committed to using the state owned media organisations and that of the federal and other online platforms in conjunction with the FRSC to carry out aggressive enlightenment on ways to keep our roads and people safe”

He commended the efforts of the Kogi State Command of the FRSC in ensuring that our roads remains free from any form of accidents and urged the Sector Commander to sustain the tempo.

Responding, the Kogi State Sector Commander of the FRSC, Kumar Tsukwam, assured Governor Ododo of his preparedness to embark on the partnership enlightenment project with the state government in order to arrest the escalating cases of road mishaps on our highways.

“I intend to immediately constitute an enlightenment committee comprising of road agencies, medical, the media and government that would facilitate the success of our aggressive public engagement to avert road accidents” the Sector Commander promised.

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