Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, says his administration has stepped up the fight against insecurity by employing 1,050 hunters, establishing a Forward Operation Base, and absorbing vigilante operatives into the state’s civil service.
The governor also outlined major achievements recorded within his first two years in office, focusing on economic recovery, infrastructure development, and improved social welfare. He spoke in Lokoja during a three-day training programme aimed at strengthening development and infrastructure growth in line with Kogi’s 32-year development plan.
Represented by the Commissioner for Finance, Budget and Economic Planning, Mukadam Asiru Asiwaju, Ododo highlighted the revival of the Confluence Rice Mill as a key milestone. He noted that the initiative has supported more than 7,000 farmers and created jobs through KEDA grants and soft loans.
Ododo also reiterated his administration’s commitment to completing over 500 kilometres of roads, installing solar streetlights, and rehabilitating major waterworks across the state.
He added that significant progress has been made in expanding free healthcare services, improving educational support, and rolling out empowerment programmes for women and youths.
“We have employed 1,050 hunters, established a Forward Operation Base, and absorbed vigilante operatives into the civil service,” he said.
The governor stressed the importance of aligning current and future projects with the state’s long-term 32-Year Development Plan to ensure continuity and sustainable growth. He urged participants at the training to apply the knowledge gained in driving Kogi State’s vision of prosperity by 2056.
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