Says his govt committed to development
Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, has assured that this year holds great hope for the country and her peoples, even as he declared that the last seven years his New Direction Administration ensured that Kogi is firmly set on a trajectory that would see her emerge prosperous and enviable among states of the federation.
In his New Year message in which he extended his wishes for a great year to Nigerians, particularly Kogi, Bello he scored his administration high in performance.
“In January 2016 when we took over, Kogi was largely not on the list of choice places to live and do business; but today, we offer levels of security, unity and prosperity that many have found attractive: hence, the influx of new people into our state, which was widely reported by both local and international media.”
The governor said Buhari’s visit last Thursday to commission some projects built under his leadership was significant.
“Nigerians and indeed people farther afield are now aware that this state offers them some functional alternatives to one or two medical, educational and other services, which improve citizens standard of living they can take advantage of,” he stated.
Bello reminded Nigerians that 2023 is a year of pivotal elections, especially the one to elect a new president for the country. He urged citizens to collect their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs), insisting that under the All Progressives Congress (APC), elections had become progressively credible and free from manipulation.
Welcoming everyone to the New Year, he thanked God for life and health given to all who have witnessed it, adding: “I particularly congratulate the good people of Kogi for witnessing the year 2023. As an administration, we pledge to continue doing our very best to make it a most prosperous and progressive one for all of us.”
He promised that his last year in office would be made pleasantly memorable for Kogi in terms of transformational leadership and good governance. “We shall not relent in working hard and smart for you in government to consolidate on our performance to fulfil all aspects of our mandate and even surpass them.”
