The Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Usman Ahmed Ododo has reiterated his commitment to the welfare and wellbeing of the state , declaring that his administration will be a new dawn of opportunities for the people.
Alhaji Usman Ododo made the disclosure on Saturday while delivering his inaugural speech shortly after he was sworn in as the new Governor of the state.
The Governor promised the State under his administration to be made one of the Sub National Governments for the overall economic growth as envisioned by President Ahmed Bola Tinubu.
The Governor urged the people of the State to stem the tide of greed, and to make hard choices, with unity and cooperation to move the state forward.
Gov. Ododo assured the people of the State that he would work assiduously to meet the yearnings and aspirations of the people and solicited for understanding to avoid politics of bitternes and acrimony
” There would no longer be politics of bitterness in the State as thought us by President Ahmed Bola Tinubu. I urged all the people of the State to join hands with me in building a virile Kogi State.
” I will build on the Solid foundation of unity existing in the State. I will strive not to undermine the trust placed on me and to lead the people of the State to the path of greatness.
” I promise to govern with the fear of God, fairness, equity and justice and i promised to be transparent and accountable to every member of the state.
Gov. Ododo charged the people to choose unity, togetherness, while affirming his will to pursue their full measure of happiness, without tribal or ethnicity in order to bind the people together
He promised to work to sustain the ideals of the founding fathers, assured of delivering on the dreams of a Prosperous Kogi State that will lead to the progress as envisioned by the founding fathers.
Towards ensuring the sense of belongingness and promotion of a charter of Power rotation, that would thrust inclusivity in all strata of the state..
” I shall hit the ground running with programmes that would have the well being of our people, with accountability, transparency as our driving force
” I will open the State to become the investors hub under a well robust Public, Private Partnership. My administration will strive to make the State attractive and an investment destination
” Under my administration, more homes will be built. More businesses will spring up. Our farmland will be made flourishing. Our School will be filled. Teachers will smile. Youths will be enterprising. Women would be gainfully engaged
“Let it be said that once upon a time when our will was tested, we strived for unity for the future generation of all Kogites that will engender plural democracy for the people.
” Our administration will strive to complete all ongoing projects, focus on solid Minerals, Steel Development, Marine and digital economy”.He assured.
Gov Ododo expressed optimism of a better Kogi State that will meet the expectations of the people, with Kogi State made better under his administration”.
He promised to build on the achievements of his predecessor, described former Gov. Bello as father of modern Kogi State.
Gov. Ododo said he would not take the euphoria of the election for granted, even as he will work to meet the yearnings and aspirations and to ensure his administration take off with fairness and Justice in all his policies.
He called on the people to join hands with him in building on the unity of the State, acknowledged the efforts of former Gov Idris Wada, Alhaji Ibrahim Idris, saying history will remain kind to them for their roles in shaping the State on the basis of unity.
He however, paid glowing tributes to late Prince Abubakar Audu, the first civilian governor of the state who laid solid foundation for his successors.
Meanwhile, he has promised to forward names of his commissioners who were mainly from the previous administration to the state of House of Assembly for confirmation.
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