Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo, yesterday, signed six vital pieces of legislation into laws that could redefine the social and economic landscape of Kogi State and impact the lives of the people.
In a statement issued in Lokoja by Special Adviser on Media to the Governor, Ismaila Isah, the affected bills include A Law to repeal and Re-enact the Kogi State Local Government Service Commission Law 2014 and for other matters connected therewith, 2024; A Law to repeal and Re-enact the Kogi State Scholarship Board Edict, 1998 and other matters connected therewith, 2024; A Law to establish the Kogi State Electricity Market and the Kogi State Electricity Regulatory Commission to Regulate Electricity Generation, Transmission, System Operation Distribution, Supply and Promote Access to Electricity in the State through increased Private Sector Investments or Public Private Partnership in Grid, Multi-Grid and other off-Grid Electricity Option using Renewable and Non-renewable Fuel Sources in the State and other Purposes Connected Therewith, 2024.
Others are: “A Law to Establish the Kogi State Anti-Corruption Agency and other matters connected therewith, 2024; Kogi State Commodity Exchange, Export Promotion and Market Development Agency Law, 2024; and the Kogi State Information Technology Development Agency Law, 2024.”
In his remarks, the governor described the legislation as the laws of the people, stressing that the new legislation is in line with his promise to lead with transparency, accountability and fear of God.
He noted that the new set of laws would catalyse the rapid social and economic development of the state, hinting that they deal directly with critical aspects of the lives of the people.
His words: “These laws combined can be referred to as the people’s Acts.
“All the laws have a direct bearing on the lives of our people, and this is the reason we are here.
“Let it be known that under my administration, nobody is above the law.
“This is in line with my promise to lead with the fear of God and to ensure that our resources work for the people of the state.”
The governor enjoined the people, especially those in positions of authority, to embrace the new laws and be familiar with their provisions.
