Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Ododo, is actively courting investors to develop the state’s solid mineral resources. According to his Special Adviser on Media, Ismaila Isah, the governor is working tirelessly to engage federal agencies, the international community, and private sector investors to collaborate on projects that will drive the state’s development.
The governor has been reaching out to prominent individuals from the state, encouraging them to invest in Kogi. These efforts have already started yielding positive results. Some of the projects in the pipeline include the establishment of an Industrial Park with a Free Trade Zone status, the construction of the Kogi State International Airport, and a memorandum of understanding with NEXIM Bank to develop processing facilities for agricultural products.
The state government has also made significant strides in improving food security, with prices of food items decreasing due to the provision of crop processing facilities and direct purchases from farmers. Additionally, the government has invested heavily in security, purchasing gadgets, vehicles, and motorcycles for security agencies and collaborating with neighbouring states to combat crime.
In the education sector, the governor has released over N600 million for WAEC fees, restructured the Bursary Programme for indigent students, and provided free education from primary to secondary schools. The administration has also prioritized completing projects inherited from the previous administration, including the 9-kilometer GYB Junction-Zango-Zone 8 roundabout road and the 5.5-kilometer Crusher-Zone 8 roundabout road.
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