Hon (Barr.) Zacchaeus Dare Michael Celebrates The Iconic One Year Anniversary Of The Chief Servant Of Kogi State, His Excellency, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo And His Deputy Governor Elder Salifu Joel Oyibo
Governor Usman Ododo’s historic victory and assumption of office on January 27, 2024, marked a significant turning point in Kogi’s democratic journey.
His commitment to democracy and visionary leadership, encapsulated in the Consolidation New Direction Agenda, have inspired confidence and trust among Kogites, promising a new era of hope and transformation.
Myself, APC members and the good people of Kabba/Bunu LGA sent our congratulatory message to the ever performing Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo and the Deputy Governor, Elder Salifu Joel Oyibo on their one year anniversary of the first term in office.
Governor Ododo’s first year in office can be said to have been a period of significant achievements and notable challenges. His administration has made commendable progress in areas such as security, infrastructure development, agriculture, social welfare, education, and health.
These efforts reflect his commitment to driving sustainable development and improving the lives of Kogites.
Your Excellency, you have remarkably done your best to improve the lives of the people of Kogi State economically and patriotically which was the change we craved for as a people. And now you are relentlessly, taking the state to the next phase of development, as your one year into your first term in office has no doubt given a sign, even in the face of the nation’s fuel subsidy challenge on your willingness to make life better for Kogites.
The rate of insecurity through the effort of your administration with stringent measures taken on a daily bases in your first phase drastically curtailed the menace which was a threat to our lives and your leadership is again towing same line of action as series of other arrests have been made, mopping the state of crime and criminality.
Time will not permit me to mention all that you did to ensure youths and women inclusiveness in governance in your first year in office, giving them a new lease of life by way of appointments into relevant offices, in consolidation to the 35% affirmation of the previous government.
Your programmes and vision to make better the lives of youths and women in Kogi State are excellently commendable and it is on this note, Your Excellency, I would like to congratulate you and your loving wife, the first lady of Kogi State, Her Excellency, Hajiya Safinat Ododo. I pray that your achievements in this first year will motivate you to do more in your first term in office.
I count it a privilege to be a part of your visionary administration as ‘Executive Chairman of Kabba/Bunu LGA’ and promise to stick to my guns in giving my all to the realization of the set goals of your administration.
In Kabba/Bunu Local Government Area, infrastructural development received a significant boost under Ododo’s leadership.
Governor Ododo prioritized state security, resulting in significant achievements in combating crimes and criminal activities.
The administration’s commitment to enhancing security also extended to the recruitment of additional local hunters across the 21 LGAs.
Governor Ododo’s administration demonstrated a strong commitment to improving healthcare, education, and social welfare services. Notable initiatives included allocating funds for primary healthcare development, establishing new 83 centers statewide.
Governor Ododo’s first year in office has been characterized by a diverse array of achievements, reflecting a holistic approach to governance aimed at driving sustainable development and improving the quality of life for all Kogites.
As the administration continues its efforts to build on these successes, stakeholders remain optimistic about the future trajectory of the state under Governor Ododo’s leadership.
Your last one year has witnessed remarkable strides towards a brighter future for Kogites. I commended your visionary leadership and unparalleled dedication to fostering unity, driving economic growth and championing the welfare of every Kogites as indicated by visible evidence in agriculture, healthcare, human capital development, security of lives and property and transformative policies geared towards attracting Foreign Direct Investment and opening new frontiers for state development.
“As a quintessential statesman, your leadership is inspiring hope, promoting resilience and igniting positive energy in everyone of us with the confidence to take bold steps towards greatness as a people.
I am optimistic that Kogi State under Governor Usman Ododo will emerge stronger and more prosperous with the seeds of progress already being laid by the Governor.
I called on all Kogites to support the Consolidation New Direction Agenda for a guaranteed prosperous future that lies ahead for all Kogites under Governor Usman Ododo.
Hon (Barr.) Zacchaeus Dare Michael
Executive Chairman of Kabba/Bunu LGA
