Residents and traders of Timber Garage, Zango Daji in Lokoja today showered praises on Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, describing him as a perpetual promise keeper after fulfilling his pledge to provide a new electricity transformer within four days.
Recall that the Governor had, on Friday, July 3, 2026, while on his way to inspect the Lokoja-Zango Road and order a clampdown on tax-evading miners, stopped to listen to the plight of residents who appealed to him over their damaged electricity transformer, which had plunged the community and Timber Market into darkness for about three months.
Moved by their appeal, Governor Ododo immediately assured the community that a replacement transformer would be delivered within four days.
True to his word, on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, the Governor fulfilled the promise with the delivery of a brand-new 500KVA transformer, restoring hope to hundreds of traders and residents who had endured months without electricity.
Presenting the transformer for immediate installation on behalf of the Governor, the Commissioner for Rural and Energy Development, Engr. Muhammed Abdulmutalib, represented by his Technical Assistant, Alhaji Isah Hussaini Sule, said the gesture once again demonstrated Governor Ododo’s unwavering commitment to improving the welfare of the people through the provision of essential infrastructure.
He noted that the transformer would significantly improve electricity supply, stimulate economic activities, enhance security, and accelerate development within the community.
The Commissioner commended Governor Ododo for fulfilling his promise without delay and urged residents to collectively protect the transformer against vandalism so that it would continue to serve both present and future generations.
The presentation sparked jubilation across Timber Market as beneficiaries applauded the Governor for what they described as uncommon humility and responsive leadership.
The President of the Timber Market Association represent Ed by, Mr. Victor Ojukwu, expressed overwhelming gratitude, saying the community was “100 percent happy” because Governor Ododo had demonstrated a rare culture of making promises and keeping them.
According to him, many residents initially doubted that the promise would be fulfilled within the stipulated time, but the Governor exceeded expectations by delivering exactly when he said he would.
He described the Governor as a humble and compassionate leader who listens directly to the people and responds promptly to their needs.
Victor disclosed that businesses within the market had suffered greatly during the three months of blackout, as traders depended on expensive diesel-powered generators to keep their businesses running.
He said the installation of the new transformer would reduce operating costs, revive commercial activities, and improve the livelihoods of hundreds of traders.
He assured the state government that the Timber Market Association would take full responsibility for safeguarding the transformer against vandalism.
Echoing similar sentiments, another beneficiary, Madam Bosede Mesicko, recalled how a woman from the community stopped Governor Ododo’s convoy and passionately appealed to him over the prolonged power outage.
She said the Governor listened attentively and promised that a transformer would arrive on Tuesday, adding that many residents found it difficult to believe until the promise became reality.
Describing Governor Ododo as a leader who “talks and does,” she prayed for God’s continued protection, wisdom, and success for the Governor.
Madam Mesicko declared that the Governor’s performance had further strengthened the confidence of the people in his administration, expressing optimism that the people would overwhelmingly support him in the 2027 governorship election.
According to her, Governor Ododo’s responsiveness to the needs of ordinary citizens has earned him the trust and admiration of the people, making his re-election bid one that enjoys widespread grassroots support.
For residents of Timber Garage and Zango Daji, the delivery of the 500KVA transformer is more than the restoration of electricity—it is a powerful symbol of a Governor whose words are matched by prompt action.
The community unanimously described Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo as a leader whose commitment to fulfilling promises continues to strengthen public confidence in government and reinforce the belief that responsive leadership remains the foundation of sustainable development in Kogi State.
Residents and traders of Timber Garage, Zango Daji in Lokoja have showered praises on Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, describing him as a perpetual promise keeper after fulfilling his pledge to provide a new electricity transformer within four days.
The Governor had, on Friday, July 3, 2026, while on his way to inspect the Lokoja-Zango Road and order a clampdown on tax-evading miners, stopped to listen to the plight of residents who appealed to him over their damaged electricity transformer, which had plunged the community and Timber Market into darkness for about three months.
Moved by their appeal, Governor Ododo immediately assured the community that a replacement transformer would be delivered within four days.
True to his word, on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, the Governor fulfilled the promise with the delivery of a brand-new 500KVA transformer, restoring hope to hundreds of traders and residents who had endured months without electricity.
Presenting the transformer on behalf of the Governor, the Commissioner for Rural and Energy Development, Engr. Muhammed Abdulmutalib, represented by his Technical Assistant, Alhaji Isah Hussaini Sule, said the gesture once again demonstrated Governor Ododo’s unwavering commitment to improving the welfare of the people through the provision of essential infrastructure.
He noted that the transformer would significantly improve electricity supply, stimulate economic activities, enhance security, and accelerate development within the community.
The Commissioner’s representative commended Governor Ododo for fulfilling his promise without delay and urged residents to collectively protect the transformer against vandalism so that it would continue to serve both present and future generations.
The presentation sparked jubilation across Timber Market as beneficiaries applauded the Governor for what they described as uncommon humility and responsive leadership.
President of the Timber Market Association, Mr. Victor Ojukwu, expressed overwhelming gratitude, saying the community was “100 percent happy” because Governor Ododo had demonstrated a rare culture of making promises and keeping them.
Victor disclosed that businesses within the market had suffered greatly during the three months of blackout, as traders depended on expensive diesel-powered generators to keep their businesses running.
He said the installation of the new transformer would reduce operating costs, revive commercial activities, and improve the livelihoods of hundreds of traders.
He assured the state government that the Timber Market Association would take full responsibility for safeguarding the transformer against vandalism.
Echoing similar sentiments, another beneficiary, Madam Bosse Mesicko, recalled how a woman from the community stopped Governor Ododo’s convoy and passionately appealed to him over the prolonged power outage.
She said the Governor listened attentively and promised that a transformer would arrive on Tuesday, adding that many residents found it difficult to believe until the promise became reality.
Describing Governor Ododo as a leader who “talks and does,” she prayed for God’s continued protection, wisdom, and success for the Governor.
Madam Mesicko declared that the Governor’s performance had further strengthened the confidence of the people in his administration, expressing optimism that the people would overwhelmingly support him in the 2027 governorship election.
According to her, Governor Ododo’s responsiveness to the needs of ordinary citizens has earned him the trust and admiration of the people, making his re-election bid one that enjoys widespread grassroots support.
Similar guesture was also accorded to the people of crusher where the entire community was thrown into jubilation.
