By correspondent.
…It Was Mission Accomplished For Me,’ Says Bello…
Former Governor Governor of Kogi State, His Excellency Yahaya Bello, CON, on Sunday was received by mammoth crowd on his home coming to Agasa after a successful tenure as governor of Kogi State.
This is contained in a statement from the Media Office of His Excellency, Yahaya Bello.CON and a copy made available to The Reporters in Lokoja on Monday.
Bello’s first point of call was at his late mother’s residence in Nagazi,where special prayers were offered for the peaceful repose of her soul.
Before proceeding to his country home Agasa, the former governor, in company of the incumbent governor, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, paid a royal visit to the Ohinoyi of Ebiraland, His Royal Majesty, Ahmed Tijani Muhammed Anaje at his palace in Okene.
While thanking the people for the warm reception he received, Bello told his kinsmen that he was able to fulfil his desire of becoming the governor of Kogi State who would make impact in the lives of the people.
He said he left the State better than he met it and assured that having laid solid foundation for economic and infrastructural advancement of the State, the incumbent governor would consolidate and build on his achievements.
He thanked the people and the traditional rulers for their support for his administration throughout his time in office.
The former governor called on the people to extend similar support to governor Ododo, noting that their support would go along way in fast-tracking the development of the State.
The Ohinoyi of Ebiraland, His Royal Majesty Ahmedtijani Muhammed Anaje, described the tenure of the former governor of Kogi State as remarkable .
The paramount ruler gave the remark on Sunday when he received the former governor at his Palace in Okene, Okene Local Government Area of the State.
“Your Excellency, I welcome you to home and to my Palace, after your successful reign as the governor of Kogi State. Today, my joy and the joy of your ancestors know no bound for you have delivered our message to the world by the exemplary leadership you’ve provided.
“You have changed the story of Kogi State for good in terms of development.
“Your impact in the health, education, infrastructure, agriculture and human capital development are a testament to the commitment and courage with which you governed our State in your 8-year tenure”, he said.
The royal father also commended the former governor for some of the brave and courageous decisions he made for the interest of the people of Kogi State.
“I want to commend you, specifically, for some of the brave and courageous decisions you have taken,just for the interest of the people of Kogi State especially in the installation of traditional rulers in various kingdoms across the state.
“You have done us proud and have written the name of Kogi State on the map of global history for good”, he added.
HRM Anaje praised Bello for complimenting his administration by producing a worthy successor who has learned the rope of leadership under his administration for over seven years.
In Agasa, it was a carnival-like celebration as it was a joyous moment for the people as they received their son in grand style. Bello thanked his family members for their unalloyed support in his life while assuring them that he would never turn back at them.
Sworn-in January 27, 2016 as the 4th democratically elected governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello completed his two-term in office January 27, 2024, leaving behind a state better than he met in 2016.
Edited by Dada Ahmed.
