From Kabba.
Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo of kogi state.
Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo of Kogi state ,on Tuesday, began inspection of ongoing projects in the state, ahead of his administration’s 100 Days in Office.
Our correspondent reports that Ododo’s governorfirst place of inspection was the new Kogi State University (KSU), Kabba, where he inspected various ongoing projects.
The projects include, Senate Building, Library, Lecture Theatres and Internal Road Networks among others.
One of the projects the governor expected during his visit to KSU,Kabba.
Speaking during the inspection at KSU, Ododo expressed satisfaction with the level of execution of the projects.
The governor said he was glad with the contractors’ total compliance with specifications, in terms of quality and time and pledged prompt release of funds for completion of the projects in the institution.
He said:“This is because any nation interested in human capital development will invest in education.
“That’s why the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Tinubu prioritises education.
“Our leader and ex-governor, Yahaya Bello, was always allocating 30 per cent of the state’s resources to the education sector.
” My administration will follow suit to give quality education to the younger ones.
“The future rests with our youths who deserve the education and support from us.
“We are holding people’s mandate and trust, we are servant leaders, who are to give and not to take.
Earlier, the KSU Vice Chancellor, Prof. Kehinde Eniola, who welcomed the governor and his entourage, described the inspection as apt and encouraging.
He told the governor that the university had it’s First Set of 1, 040 students with 167 non indigenes and reeled out the institution’s challenges and demands.
Eniola disclosed that the new university is in dire need of accommodation and lecture halls, to make the institution conducive for learning.
“We are also in need of Laboratories, Studios for performing Art students, Buses, CCTV Cameras and Patrol Vehicles for security surveillance.”
He urged the governor to consider providing a 500KVA generator and Solar Light, and also help the university draw funds from TETfund interventions/grants.
According to him, such can facilitate the completion of the senate building, library, lecture theatres and the road network.
He assured the governor of the determination and commitment of his management team in ensuring that the university develops into a world class citadel of learning.
The Reporters recalls that Ododo was sworn in as the governor of the state by the Chief Judge of the state,Justice J. Mejabi on January 27,2024 in Lokoja.
Edited by Dawud Ahmed.