“We Will Deliver”: Kogi Activist Okai Visits Ododo, Gov Vows to Strengthen Security, Video Trends
- Comrade Usman Austin Okai on Tuesday, August 26, paid a condolence visit to Kogi state governor Ahmed Usman Ododo, over the demise of his father
- During the visit, Okai offered prayer to the deceased and called the government's attention to rising security challenges in the state, particularly, along Itobe/Ayangba express and Ayangba township road
- In a video, Governor Ododo shared his administration's efforts with Okai, the House of Representatives candidate of the PDP for Dekina/Bassa Federal Constituency in the 2023 elections
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Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo of Kogi state has reiterated his administration’s commitment to improve security along the Itobe-Anyigba road as part of efforts to keep every part of the state safe and secure.
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Okai pays condolence visit to Kogi gov
The governor also revealed that plans are underway by the administration to rehabilitate key township and intercity roads across Kogi state.
The governor made this known while receiving a condolence visit from the House of Representatives candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for Dekina/Bassa Federal Constituency in the 2023 elections, Comrade Austin Okai, who came to sympathise with him over the death of his father.
During the visit, Okai commended Governor Ododo’s intervention that has improved security situation along the Lokoja–Ajaokuta road, describing it as timely, but urged the governor to accord the same urgency to the Itobe-Anyigba road.
In his remarks, Governor Ododo noted that his administration was adopting a phased approach to infrastructural project while consolidating on security measures across the state with new strategies aimed at enhancing protection of lives and property in all parts of the state.
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Ododo assures Okai of improved security in Kogi
“On the issue of security, we are working on something which very soon you will see the results. We have deployed many strategies, just like we did on the Lokoja–Ajaokuta axis,” Governor Odod stated.
Speaking further, the governor noted that the Anyigba township road and roads in other parts of the state had already been captured in the government’s need assessment plans and would be executed one after another.
“All the township roads, we are addressing them phase by phase. We will do it, insha’Allah. Let’s continue to pray for ourselves and pray for Mr. President,” Governor Ododo added.
The governor also commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for supporting state governments with resources to undertake critical projects.
Governor Ododo also expressed gratitude for the show of solidarity at a time of his mourning and assured that the concerns raised would receive necessary attention by the administration.
This was contained in a statement made available to Legit.ng on Tuesday, August 26.
Watch the video as Ododo pledges improved security on Kogi road:
Read more about Okai, Kogi state here:
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- “Accountant general’s cabal has taken over Kogi’s Ododo-led govt,” Activist Okai alleges
- “Ritual killings, human part business has taken over Igala Land,” Kogi PDP chieftain Okai cries out
Igala Vanguard extends birthday wishes to Okai
In another development, Legit.ng reported that the Igala Vanguard sent a special birthday message to Comrade Usman Okai Austin.
Okai, who clocked a new age on Friday, August 1, was described as a leading voice for Kogi state.
In a statement signed by the group's convener, Engr. Lawrence Ankpa, Igala Vanguard, described Okai as a "champion of the common person".
Source: Legit.ng
