Kabba-Bunu Residents Hails Kogi Govt Over Erosion Control Project

From Joseph Amedu, Lokoja

Residents of Kabba-Bunu Local Government Area of Kogi State have commended the state government for its proactive intervention in tackling erosion and flood challenges through the Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (ACReSAL) project. adsbygoogle || []).push({});

The residents gave the commendation during a media inspection tour of erosion control sites in the area, led by the Commissioner for Information and Communications, Kingsley Fanwo, and the Commissioner for Works, Engr. Muhammed Yusuf.

Speaking on behalf of the people, a community leader, Ojo Sunday Martins, noted that the local government had suffered devastating environmental problems in the past, with flooding destroying properties worth millions of naira.

“Before now, whenever it rained heavily, panic would spread across the communities because of the fear of flooding. But today, we can sleep with our two eyes closed. We must commend the Kogi State Government for coming to our aid. The Governor is doing well and we are proud of him,” Martins said.

Another resident, Mrs. Funke Aiyedogbon, described the intervention as timely and life-saving. “Many families used to lose their farmlands and houses to erosion, and some even relocated because of the menace. Today, with the ACReSAL project, we have renewed hope. We thank the government for remembering us,” she said.

On his part, youth leader, Dare Ibrahim, urged the government to sustain the initiative across other vulnerable communities. “What we are seeing in Kabba-Bunu should be replicated in other local governments. This project is not just about erosion control; it is about saving lives and preserving livelihoods,” he added.

Commissioner for Information, Kingsley Fanwo, assured residents that the state government remains committed to executing people-centered projects across the state. “Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo is determined to ensure that no community is left behind in the area of infrastructural development.

Also Fanwo reaffirmed government determination to revolutionize the state’s education sector in line with global standards.

The Commissioner for Information and Communications, Kingsley Fanwo, gave the assurance during a media tour of Kogi State University (KSU), Kabba, where journalists inspected ongoing developmental projects.

He noted that the administration of Governor Usman Ododo has continued to prioritize education while also ensuring security and providing a conducive environment for learning across the state’s institutions.

He dismissed misconceptions that the university is unsafe and unfit for academic activities, stressing that the institution has remained peaceful and habitable.

“The three state-owned universities remain a true reflection of unity in Nigeria,” Fanwo said. “Governor Ododo is transforming the education sector beyond what many thought possible. That is why we brought you here—to silence the naysayers. We are not just talking from Lokoja; we are showing you the physical evidence of what is being done.”

The Commissioner added that education is central to the administration’s vision for development.

“Education is the bedrock of national progress, and Governor Ododo is committed to making Kogi State a central hub for learning. Beyond good roads and security, we are revolutionizing the physical and academic structures of our institutions,” he stressed.

Earlier, the Vice Chancellor of KSU Kabba, Professor Kehinde Eniola, recalled the university’s journey since its establishment, describing it as one of the fastest-growing institutions in the country.

He praised both past and present administrations for their contributions to the university’s growth.

“Former Governor Yahaya Bello wrote his name in gold by laying a solid foundation for this university,” Prof. Eniola said. “Governor Ododo has built on that legacy with commendable passion and commitment. The progress we see today speaks for itself.”