Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Ododo, has received the prestigious ‘Governor of the Year’ Award in Agriculture for 2024. The award, presented by Independent Newspapers Limited, publishers of Daily Independent Newspaper, recognizes Governor Ododo’s administration’s significant strides in agricultural development and food security.
The award was received on behalf of the Governor by the Commissioner for Information and Communications, Kingsley Fanwo, at a ceremony in Abuja. This marks Governor Ododo’s third major award by media organizations this year alone, highlighting his commitment to food security, sustainable agricultural practices, and youth empowerment.
Governor Ododo’s policies have focused on empowering farmers through mechanized farming, encouraging youth and women’s participation in agriculture, and improving the agricultural value chain in the state. His interventions have boosted food production, positioning Kogi as a key contributor to Nigeria’s agricultural sector revolution under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
The Governor’s initiatives align with President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, reinforcing Kogi’s role in strengthening national food security and promoting an all-inclusive approach to development. Governor Ododo has also received the Political Personality of the Year Award by the Sun Newspaper and the Daily Asset Newspaper’s Governor of the Year and Youth-Friendly Governor Award.
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