In
a bid to start fulfilling Governor Yahaya Bello's New Direction blueprint
promises, Governor Bello on Monday, November 7, flagged off the construction
and rehabilitation of
major roads in Ijumu, Mopa, Yagba East and Yagba West
Local Government Areas of Kogi State. The governor was represented at the
flag-off by both the Commissioner for Finance and Head, Kogi State Economic Team
Alhaji Asiwaju Asiru Idris, (AAA) and Commissioner for Works, Engr. Abdulmumuni
Sadiq.
Addressing
the gleeful people present at the ceremony, The Honorable Commissioner for
Works, Engineer. Abdulmumuni Sadiq described the road rehabilitation flag off as
a positive sustainable development, triumph of the people's tenacity, victory
for all and a fall out of the collective aspirations of stakeholder to see that
the needful is done on the road, by making it motorable. He said the work will
commence in a week's time. He subsequently commended Governor Yahaya Bello -
led State Government for the prompt action.
In
his remark, Honorable Asiwaju, while speaking, stated that the projects were
the fulfillment of governor Bello's
campaigns promises. He advised people of the community to give contractors
handling the project the maximum support.
“This
is in fulfillment of Governor Yahaya Bello's campaign promises. More would
follow as the administration progresses. The government of the day will
continue to do its best for its people," said Asiwaju.
Asiwaju
added that the project is noble and commendable, in view of the socio-economic
importance of the roads to Okun economic development. He noted that the neglect
of the roads in the past had numerous negative effects on the people. Stressing
that this laudable work will further usher in remarkable prosperities to the
land. He hence called on the good people of Yagba East and Ijumu to continue
supporting the government in the spotlight.
The
Administrator of Ijumu LGA and The ALGON Chairman, Hon. Taofiq Isah, while
speaking on behalf of the entire 21 LGA in Kogi State
and the Okun communities, praised the leadership of the state governor, for
considering the fact that continuing using the road in such bad condition can
render it comatose. He urged everyone to put in efforts to take Kogi State
to an enviable height.
Responding,
The Agbana of Isanlu Land and Chairman, Yagba Traditional Council, HRM, Oba
(Dr) Aaron Adi Ikuborije, said his joy knows no bound seeing this gigantic step
taken by the state government, and therefore called on the entire people of
Isanlu to accord the workers the necessary love, cooperation and care at their
arrival. The Oba assured his unrelenting support and prayers for the present
administration.
Adding,
The Isanlu Progressive Union President, Mr Friday Oni, described the flag off
ceremony as a milestone development in the history of Isanlu, and congratulated
The Honorable Administrator of Yagba East LGA, Hon. Abdulrasaq Asiru Ijagbemi,
who hosted the ceremony, for having this giant project as an additional feather
to his cap. Mr Oni said the road rehabilitation when completed will zoom in
more enormous symbolic significance of success and an unending - enduring
relationship between the government and the good people of Yagba East LGA. He
said he is without mincing words greatly elated.
Also
present at the flag off ceremony are The special Adviser political Hon. Pius
Kolawole, The Honorable Administrator of Kabba, Hon. Olorunleke Moses, The
Honorable Administrator of Mopa, Hon. Sunday Moses, The Honorable Administrator
of Yagba West, Hon. Timi Joseph, other government appointees, the press and
others.
