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AIAI news brief· Local news brief · Lokoja · generated Oct 13, 2026

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EconomyGovt seeks citizen input for 2027 budget priorities
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, 2026
CivicGovernor commissions lube factory, boosting local industry
The 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, 2026
EventsSpeakers urge state funding for boat regatta festival
Assembly 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, 2026
CivicGovernor warns youths against election violence
The 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, 2026

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[1] Kogi Speaker Urges Government Investment in Lokoja Boat Regatta Festival · Blueprint Newspapers
[4] Kogi Government Seeks Citizen Input for 2027 Budget Priorities · Kogi State (official)
[5] Ododo Warns Kogi Youths Against Political Violence During Elections · Kogi State (official)
[6] Lokoja Governor Commissions Lube Factory, Hails Economic Reforms · Kogi State (official)

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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.

PoliticsPublished Oct 12, 12:00 AMAdded Oct 13, 5:12 AM

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Kogi State (official)Oct 12, 12:00 AM

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.

PoliticsPublished Oct 12, 12:00 AMAdded Oct 13, 5:12 AM

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Kogi State (official)Oct 12, 12:00 AM

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