Tag: Governor Yahaya Bello
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Yahaya Bello: Kogi lawmakers told to impeach governor Ododo
Dele Ajare, a human rights lawyer, has called on the Kogi State House of Assembly to impeach the state Governor, Usman Ododo, after being accused of preventing the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, from arresting his predecessor, Yahaya Bello.
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Gov. Bello inaugurates 32-year Kogi dev’t plan
Kogi state Governor, Yahaya Bello has inaugurated the Kogi state 32 -year plan (2023 – 2055) stating that while the current New Direction blueprint is a medium term plan, the ‘32-year Development Plan’ is a prospective plan that would facilitate the state’s developmental aspiration on a long term basis. He said “we are being intentional…
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Gov Bello restates resolve to take education to next level in Kogi
Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Yahaya Bello says education remains a key tool that can be used to address the global challenges of poverty, ignorance and disease. He therefore restated his commitment to improving the sector through investment in modern structure and instructional infrastructure at all levels of education. Governor Bello stated this in Lokoja during…
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Gov Bello, other dignitaries commiserate FCT minister of state as she loses mother
Kogi State governor, Alhaji Yahaya Bello has joined other dignitaries to commiserate with the Minister of State, Federal Capital Territory, Haliya Ramatu Tijjani Aliyu over the demise of her mother, Hajiya Zainab Sidi Ali. According to a release by the Minister’s Special Adviser on Communication and Logistics, Atika Aliyu, the deceased passed away Tuesday evening…
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Gov Bello wants Kogi APC stakeholders to adhere to leaders’ instructions
Governor Yahaya Bello has called on members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state to abide by the instructions of their leaders. Governor Bello made the call during a meeting with ward and Local Government Chairmen of the All Progressives Congress (APC) from Ankpa Federal Constituency at the Government House, Lokoja. He noted…
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Gov Bello signs outdoor advert regulation, three other bills into law
Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, has, on Tuesday, signed a law to provide for regulation of outdoor structure for the display of signage and advertisement bill and three others into law. Also signed into law is a bill to provide for the establishment of Kogi State Sanitation and Waste Management Board Law 2022, a…
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‘You speak like Hitler’, Kogi PDP lambasts Gov Bello
The Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Yahaya Bello has come under criticism from the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), which has described him as speaking like Hitler. Kogi PDP’s Director of Media and Communications, Comrade Onibiyo Dayo stated this in a press statement while reacting to comments made by the Kogi State Governor at Okehi local…
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Education remains my first priority – Gov Bello
Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Yahaya Bello has again restated his commitment to the education sector, saying it remains his first priority. He noted that that sector would experience revamping in the areas of standard infrastructures and quality work force before the end of his tenure. According to Bello, the education sector was pivotally positioned in…
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Insecurity: Gov Bello orders demolition of shanties in Kogi
Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, has ordered the demolition of shanties in Lokoja, Osara, Zango, Itobe, Obajana and all other areas located in the state. The Governor gave the order during a meeting with all first and second-class traditional leaders, including the local government council chairmen in Government House Lokoja on Tuesday. He also…
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Gov Bello suspends first class chief, queries council chairman over Saturday’s killing of 8 security men
Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Yahaya Bello has ordered the immediate suspension of a first class traditional ruler, the Ohi of Eganyi, Alhaji Musa Isah Achuja. Bello’s suspension of the traditional ruler follows the investigation that led to his arrest and detention by a security agency. The Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Onogu Muhammed confirmed…