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The Commissioner for Finance, Budget and Economic Planning called for stronger citizen participation in the 2027 budget. This call occurred at a town hall meeting held at Edge Drive Hotels in Lokoja. Citizen involvement aims to align government spending with people's needs through collective responsibility.
Kogi State (official) · Oct 12, 2026The Confluence Lube factory was commissioned by Kogi State Governor Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo along Ganaja-Ajaokuta Expressway. He noted that the investment by Godec Power Nigeria Limited boosts job creation and industrialization in Kogi. This development highlights ongoing efforts to boost local economic activity, commending President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's efforts.
Kogi State (official) · Oct 11, 2026Assembly Speaker called for state government investment in the annual Lokoja boat regatta. This appeal was made at the seventh edition held at the Kabawa Waterfront. State support is needed to unlock economic potentials and create jobs in the area.
Blueprint Newspapers · Oct 12, 2026The Kogi State Governor 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 no political ambition is worth the blood of any Kogite.
Kogi State (official) · Oct 12, 2026Nib, our AI, summarized the linked public news sources. It does not report the news or create stories on its own. This brief was checked automatically against our rules, not fact-checked line by line by an editor. AI summaries can miss context or make mistakes, so check the original sources before acting on this information.
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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.
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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.
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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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