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Nigeria @ 60: Bello Promises More Democracy Dividends, Vows To Sues Fraudulent Workers

Joseph Amedu, Lokoja
Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi state has promised the people of the state of more democracy dividends just as he vowed to take legal action against workers who compromised the system and fraudulently intercepted wages to which they were not entitled. adsbygoogle || []).push({}); googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js">
Governor Bello made the promise during a state broadcast to mark this year 60th anniversary of the country on Thursday.
According to him, bringing consequences to those who compromised our workforce and payroll is one way we can forcefully deter such misconduct in future.
He gave the assurance the period of non-payment, late payment and percentage payment of salaries been suffered by civil servants and pensioners in the state is over adding that prompt payment of salaries have become the norm now.
”In as much as government revenues have always been tight since we came on board and worsened by the global breakout of COVID-19, we will endeavour to keep meeting our wages obligations to the genuine civil servants of Kogi States.
“To give you an idea of the huge scale of this problem, let me inform you that this administration has had to clear over N50billion in salary obligations inherited from previous administrations.
“The bulk of that money was borrowed and along with our other debt obligations continues to impede our ability to free up funds for infrastructural and other development as we would like. Those whose actions hurt our state and people must face a reckoning,” he stated.
He posited that those who look at Nigeria and see a dysfunctionally polity or as some irrationally say, ‘a failed state’, can only do so because they have refused or otherwise failed to acquire a dynamic understanding of our ongoing metamorphosis.
He said every Nigerian will agree that our journey together has been a challenging odyssey adding that It is a credit to our unbroken will to succeed and our resilience as a nation of diverse peoples that we have made it thus far despite plenty of milestones in our history where we could have messed it up, or missed it totally.
Governor Bello stressed that “we are not great because we have gotten it right in all respects but because we have what it takes.
We have been blessed by our Creator with abundance of the human resources and natural endowments.
All that remains is for us to get our act together – in citizenship and civics, but more importantly, in leadership and governance.
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Kogi Deputy Gov Greets Kogi East APC Stakeholders, Hails Ogwu Alhasan’s Appointment As Ag Zonal Vice-Chairman

The Deputy Governor of Kogi State, Comrade Joel Salifu, has expressed his heartfelt gratitude to the stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kogi East, who, despite their tight schedules, attended a critical meeting at his residence in Lokoja on Saturday.
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This is contained in a statement signed by Unubi Emmanuel, Press Secretary to the Deputy Governor, Kogi State
In a letter of appreciation made available to the public by his Press Secretary, Mr. Unubi Emmanuel, the Deputy Governor described the meeting as both strategic and critical to the unity and progress of the party in the zone.
He thanked the leaders for their dedication and support for the APC, urging them to continue prioritizing the welfare of the party, even as they implement the discussions and resolutions reached during the engagement.
Comrade Joel Salifu use this medium to formally congratulate Hon. Abdul Ogwu Alhasan on his recent appointment as the Kogi East Acting Zonal Vice-Chairman of the APC, saying that the appointment is well deserved.
According to the Deputy Governor, Hon. Ogwu Alhasan possesses extensive experience in politics and leadership, equipping him to lead the party in Kogi East to its rightful position in the state. He commended his proactive steps in engaging stakeholders and reconciling aggrieved members shortly after his appointment.
He prayed for God’s guidance, sound health, and long life for him to steer the affairs of the APC in Kogi East to success.
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Minister Engages Chinese Companies Towards revival Of Ajaokuta Steel Company

From Joseph Amedu, Lokoja
Minister of Steel Development, Prince Shuaibu Abubakar Audu is currently in discussions with Chinese Companies towards the revival of the the nation’s ailing Ajaokuta Steel Complex and to attract strategic investments.
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In a Statement issued by Lizzy Okoji, Special Assistant (Media) to the Honourable Minister made available to Journalists in Lokoja, at the weekend, said the mission to China was in order to attract strategic investments and deepen industrial cooperation with key Chinese partners.
The statement said that the Minister’s team which includes the Director General, Nigeria-China Strategic Partnership (NCSP), Mr. Joseph Tegbe, and top-level officials from the Nigerian Embassy in Beijing, have held several strategic meetings.
Meeting, it pointed out, was held with some of China’s largest and most influential steel conglomerates, including executives of Sino Steel (a member of Baowu Group), Fangda Steel Group and Jingye Steel Group.
“The crux of the meeting with the leading Chinese steel conglomerates is the revitalisation of the Ajaokuta Steel Company, a key industrial asset considered critical to Nigeria’s manufacturing ambitions and job creation strategy”, she said.
According to the statement, the talks centred around technical evaluations, operational modelling, and financing frameworks required to restore the facility to full productivity.
The Minister, in his remarks said the “Renewed Hope” administration led by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu (GCFR) under his leadership at the Ministry of Steel Development is determined to revive Ajaokuta Steel Company before the end of the current administration.
Mr Joseph Tegbe, also noted, “This strategic discussions underscores Nigeria’s commitment to forging transformative partnerships that align China’s industrial capabilities with our national development priorities.” (Ends)
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Ododo Urges Youths On Nation Building, Promotion Of Democracy

From Joseph Amedu, Lokoja
Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo of Kogi state has urged youths across the country not to relent in contributing their quota towards nation building and promotion of democracy
The Governor noted that development of any nation is a collective responsibility entrusted in the hands of both the young and the elderly
He also admonished youths to resist the temptation of being used by politicians to execute dirty jobs such as thurggry, violence and killings during Political elections.
Ododo made the call while speaking during the 2025 June 12 Democracy Day Youth Interactive Session, organised by the Kogi State Ministry of Youth and Sports Development, held at the Government House, Lokoja on Thursday.
The Governor who was represented by the Majority Leader of the Kogi State House of Assembly, Hon Suleiman Abdulrazaq, described the Youth Interactive Session with the Theme: 26 Years of Democracy, Renewing Our Commitment to National Development as not only timely but very relevant in impacting positively on the nation’s development and electoral process.
“As youths you must air voices that would promote democracy practice in Nigeria rather than embark on tendencies that would set the game on fire
“Our past experiences where youths are used to perpetuate evils by politicians to achieve their selfish political ambitions must be resisted and declared unacceptable”
The Governor reiterated his administration’s commitment to the welfare of the youths assuring of their empowerment through skills acquisition and employment opportunities.
In his welcome address, the Kogi State Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development, Monday Anyebe, urged the youths to embrace entrepreneurship and skills acquisition as the surest alternative to make them self-reliant.
The commissioner disclosed that the Youth Interactive Session put in place is aimed at reflecting on the journey so far in the nation’s democratic process and general overview on youth development.
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