
14/01/2024
The Kogi State Governor-elect HE, Ododo Ahmed Usman (OAU) on Friday represented Kogi State out-going Governor, Alhaji Yahaya Bello (AYB)in an event to performed his first major assignment since his electoral victory.
In his entourage is the newly appointed Auditor General for Local Government Hon Yakubu Siyaka Adabenege to the commissioning of an ultramodern Ajiyolo Central Mosque in Dekina Local Government Area.
Hon Fancy presence was to show support to his State counterpart, Alhaji Yakubu Yusuf Okala, who was happened to be the major financier of the Mosque construction.
HE, Ahmed Ododo, in his address, described the project as a testament to the core values instilled in them by Governor Bello, who has taught them the need to give back to society through charitable actions that would better the society.
He stressed that Alhaji Okala, who is one of the most trusted allies of the Governor has always had soft spots for community development and contribution to the growth of his faith, thanked him for the project which he said is capable of improving the knowledge of Islam for the people of Ajiyolo community and the state in general.
Highlights of the event was the commissioning of the mosque after thereafter Hon Adabenege joined Governor-elect and other Islamic faithful to perform the first Jummaat Prayer in company of other dignitaries which included representative of the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Saad Abubakar.
Analysts has described the presence of both the Governor -elect and the Auditor General of LG as positive new beginning as we hoped they had both committed themselves to Almighty Allah to lead them in the coming crucial assignment of Kogi version of Renewed hope concept of Mr President.
Once again, Congratulation HE,Ododo Ahmed Usman and Hon Fancy.