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By Deborah Agbonika
The Kogi State governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo, has expressed appreciation to the Igbo community in Okun Land for their steadfast support of his administration.
The Governor made this known when leaders and members of the Igbo community in Okun Land paid him a courtesy visit as part of activities marking his second year anniversary in office. He described the visit as special, noting that it came at a time when he had suspended other engagements in preparation for the anniversary celebration.
Governor Ododo thanked stakeholders of the Igbo community for their show of solidarity and specifically commended them for their massive support during the election, recalling that they turned out in large numbers to vote for him. He further identified closely with the community, revealing that the first assistance he ever received in life came from an Igbo man.
The Governor also commended the Igbo community for their peaceful disposition, noting that there has been no reported case of banditry involving any Igbo individual in the state. He assured the community of his administration’s continued commitment to ensuring their safety and security.
Sympathizing with members of the community who recently lost their businesses to a fire outbreak, Governor Ododo assured those affected that the state government would provide support to them, latest by Friday.
On other issues, the Governor disclosed that discussions were ongoing with the Chairman of Kabba/Bunu Local Government Area concerning the community’s request for buses. He urged the people to remain focused on their businesses and to take the ongoing party e-registration and voters’ registration exercises seriously, noting that such processes could open doors to greater opportunities in the near future.
Speaking on behalf of the Igbo community in Okun Land, the Chairman of Kabba/Bunu Local Government Area, Barrister Dare, expressed gratitude to the Governor for his continuous support and reaffirmed the community’s loyalty to his administration. He also appreciated the Governor for the prompt payment of salaries and for creating a conducive environment for business activities.
In his remarks, the President General of the Igbo communities in Okun Land, Mr. Okafor Ndubisi, thanked Governor Ododo for being deliberate about the welfare of the Igbo people in the area. He emphasized that the Igbo community in Okun Land remains firmly in support of the Governor’s administration.
Also speaking, the State Security Adviser of Kogi State, Commander Jerry Omodara, commended Governor Ododo for strengthening the security architecture of the state, which has made it safer for Igbo residents and traders to conduct their businesses. He also appreciated the Igbo community for their continued support of the Governor’s administration.
