L-R: Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo and the Poly Rector,Dr.Salisu Usman Ododo, holding the art work.
,,,,Ododo promises kogites more dividends of democracy, unity.
By correspondent in Lokoja.
The Rector of Kogi State Polytechnic, Lokoja. Dr. Salisu Ogbo Usman, on Monday,led the entire principal officers of the Polytechnic to pay a congratulatory visit on the Governor-Elect of Kogi State, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, assuring him of the Polytechnic’s support and loyalty to the in-coming administration.
This is contained in a statement signed by Uredo Omale,
Head, Public Relations and Protocol Unit of the polytechnic and made available a copy to The Reporters in Lokoja on Tuesday.
Kogi State Polytechnic,
Lokoja.
Dr. Usman disclosed that the visit was also to thank God for a successful poll that brought Alhaji Ododo as the right man that would surely consolidate and continue on the good leadership foundation laid by His Excellency, the Executive Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Yahaya Adoza Bello.
He praised the Governor-Elect for his maturity, humility, peaceful nature which he noted contributed to his election as the next Governor of the State.
Dr. Usman prayed God to lead Alhaji Ododo aright and bless him with the needed wisdom and direction to govern the State.
Alhaji Ahmed Usman, Ododo, in his response, appreciated the leadership of the Polytechnic for the visit and expressed his desire to lead the State in positive direction for more dividends of democracy to the citizenry.
Alhaji Ododo commended Dr. Usman for his laudable roles that ensured his victory at the poll, and described the rector as a true patriot of democracy and a believer of one united Kogi State.
“I will live to appreciate you, Professor Ogbo, your type is what we need to build a Kogi State that will be loved by all,” he said.
Alhaji Ododo noted that Kogi State has the potential to be a commercial hub,citing its geographical location and connection with other states.
While reassuring everyone that he would not renege in his campaign promises which were all about uniting the State, Alhaji Ododo called on those who contested with him and all citizens to come and support him in building a more virile Kogi State that all would be proud of.
The Deputy Rector of Kogi State Polytechnic, Dr. Samuel Taiwo Olowo, who spoke on behalf of other principal officers, thanked the Governor-Elect for graciously granting audience to the Polytechnic, and he prayed for the governor-elect to have a successful reign in the State.
Highlight of the visit was the presentation of an art work (Peacock) to Alhaji Ododo which represents courage, strength, royalty and quality leadership.
Edited by Dada Ahmed.
