The Nigeria Guild of Editors, (NGE) has commended the Kogi State Government under the administration of former Gov. Yahaya Bello for huge investment in infrastructural development across the state.
The President of NGE Mr Eze Anaba, who disclosed this on Saturday when members of the association were on a media tour to Muhammed Buhari Square in Lokoja said the Kogi State Government achievements in infrastructure is unprecedented.
Anaba appreciated both the immediate past Governor Alhaji Yahaya Bello and his predicessor Ahmed Usman Ododo for sustaining positive legacies in Kogi State despite the paucity of funds.
According to him, the over 10,000 sitting capacity structure is a world class event center that have what it take to host both national and international event.
The NGE President posited further that, the present administration needs all the desired support to succeed in it campaign promises to the people.
His words “What we have seen today is highly commendable and world class I must say. Even the blind could attest to this that the Government of Kogi State has done well for the people. Looking at this gigantic structure, we are convince that any project embark upon by this Government will stand the test of time. We are calling on other State Governors to emulate the good work going on in Kogi State.
“On our way to this place, we saw roads which are under construction and township road undergoing rehabilitation. This is what we want to see across our States. It is the duty of the Government to make judicious use of tax payers money. That is what we are witnessing in Kogi State today. Once again, I must commend the Government of Kogi State for this laudable project. They should keep up the good work”.
Earlier, the Kogi State Commissioner for information and Communication Kingsley Fanwo averred that, the governor is giving the state facelift through construction of new roads, building bridges, installation of street light in Lokoja, renovate State House of Assembly and electrification of many communities.
“The present administration is changing the narrative in Kogi state, especially in area of infrastructural development despite the decrease in monthly allocation to the state from federation account since his assumption of office.
“The immediate past administration and the current one has performed modestly well when we compare their achievements with available resources”he added.