Kogi State Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo has promised to ensure that the Road linking Odo-Ere and Igbaruku communities is considered for immediate construction within the shortest possible time for the use and comforts of the people of the communities.
Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo Represented by the Secretary To the Government of kogi State SGS Mrs Folashade Ayo Ade Arike made the promise during the 2025 Igbaruku community day celebration yesterday Saturday 19th April 2025.
The SGS Mrs Folashade Ayo Ade Arike stated that she would use her good office to lobby her Boss Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo and other members of the state executive council to deploy the state Road maintenance Agency, Kogi State Road KOGRUMA to come and access the road projects and commence construction as soon as possible to enhance the benefit for improved livelihood of the people.
Also speaking at the occasion an illustrious son of the Igbaruku community Engineer Oluwasegun Joseph said that the occasion marks a significant milestone in the historical anticidence of the community giving the fact that a large numbers of dignitaries from within and outside of the state gathered in the community to honour the good people of Igbaruku community and they were able to experience the beautiful cultural heritage of the community.
while expressing gratitude to the governor of the state Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo for the opportunity to be part of his administration key officers the kogi State Commissioner for Environment and Ecological development pledges to continue to do his best towards the overall success of the administration agenda, policies and programs in the state.
The Commissioner for Environment and Ecological development equally reiterated that he would continue to do his best as a good ambassador of Igbaruku community stating that he would ensure that he attracts more meaningful development for the community and it’s people.
Earlier in his opening speech the National President of Igbaruku Okeri Development Association Elder Olusegun Ogunkolo noted in opening speech that the year 2025 Igbaruku community day celebration serves as a significant occasion to celebrate the cultural heritage of the community and A’s an avenue of bringing together the sons and daughters of the community from all over the globe back home to their ancestral roots and for them to contribute to their own quota towards the overall development of their home Land.
Climax of the occasion was the presentation of meritorious awards to the deserving individuals who have demonstrated exceptional achievements in their various fields and spares of life As part of the community efforts to motivate them to continue to strive for excellent and positive impacts on the Igbaruku community along with the conferment of traditional titles to sons, daughters and friends alike of the community