Kogi State

• LokojaPoliticsOct 12

  Kogi Government Seeks Citizen Input for 2027 Budget Priorities

  The Kogi State Commissioner for Finance, Budget and Economic Planning, Hon. Asiwaju Asiru Idris, FCA, called for stronger citizen participation in formulating the 2027 budget. This call was made at a town hall meeting held at Edge Drive Hotels in Lokoja. The engagement aims to align government spending with people's needs through collective responsibility.

• LokojaPoliticsOct 12

  Ododo Warns Kogi Youths Against Political Violence During Elections

  Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, issued a strong warning against political violence. He urged youths to reject any inducement that might lead them to harm fellow citizens during elections. The governor stressed that no political ambition is worth the blood of any Kogite.

• LokojaCultureOct 12

  Kogi Speaker Urges Government Investment in Lokoja Boat Regatta Festival

  The Kogi State House of Assembly Speaker, Rt. Hon. Umar Yusuf, called for state government investment in the annual Lokoja boat regatta. He stated that developing the event could unlock economic potentials, create jobs, and attract foreign investors. The call was made at the seventh edition held at the Kabawa Waterfront.

• LokojaEconomyOct 11

  Lokoja Governor Commissions Lube Factory, Hails Economic Reforms

  Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, commissioned the Confluence Lube factory along Ganaja-Ajaokuta Expressway. He commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's efforts and noted the investment by Godec Power Nigeria Limited boosts job creation and industrialization in Kogi.

• LokojaCultureOct 11

  Lokoja Boat Regatta Organizers Urge Government Sponsorship for Festival

  The Lokoja Forum of Patriots appealed to the Kogi State government and Lokoja local government to take over the annual sponsorship of the Lokoja Boat Regatta. The appeal was made at the seventh edition, citing financial demands on organizers. This support is sought to sustain the cultural festival and promote unity.

• LokojaSocietyOct 10

  Ododo Urges Christian Leaders to Promote Unity and Peace at CAN Celebration

  Kogi State Governor Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo called on Christian leaders in Lokoja to use the pulpit for unity and peaceful coexistence. He warned against exploiting religion for divisions during the CAN's Golden Jubilee celebration. The governor commended the association's five decades of service to humanity.

• LokojaCultureOct 10

  Patriots Urge Kogi Govt Support to Boost Lokoja Boat Regatta Tourism

  The Lokoja Forum of Patriots called on the Kogi State Government for sustained funding and recognition for the annual Lokoja Boat Regatta. The appeal was made during the 2026 festival at Kabawa Waterfront, aiming to boost economic growth through cultural traditions. Leaders stressed state intervention is vital for expanding the event's reach.

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