Kogi: Ododo Came Into Governance Well Prepared – Spokesman

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By Thompson Yamput

Gov. Ahmed Ododo of Kogi reportedly came into governance well prepared and focused to turn around the fortunes of the State.

Mr Ismaila Isah, Special Adviser to Gov Ododo on Media, made the assertion while featuring on KAFTANTV’s live programme, The Polity, on Tuesday.

Isah described Ododo as a proactive leader, who had learnt well about governance and administration.

According to him, Ododo came on board as the most prepared governor of the state, having learnt a lot while serving under the immediate past administration in the state.

The media aide said Ododo has assuaged tensions that arose during the last election in the state by sticking to his campaign promises to unite the state.

Responding to insinuations that Gov. Ododo was living in the shadows of his predecessor, Isah asserted that despite the administration’s commitment to continuity, the incumbent governor has shown that he is a man of his own.

He added that going by the policies and programmes of the current administration, it is clear that Governor Ododo is committed to charting his own course.

He explained that most of the policies of the Ododo-led administration are clear departure from what were obtainable in the past.

Isah cited the agriculture and food security policy of Gov. Ododo, as been implemented differently.

“The current administration has shown interest in tourism and extractive sectors of the state economy with a touch of difference.

“Our tourism potentials are largely untapped. The Ododo-led government has created a system to ensure development of all sectors are linked, not done in isolation.

“Again, with the successful hosting of Kogi international carnival and ongoing engagement with investors, the tourism sector is set for take-off, ” he said.

The spokesman added that the rich cultural heritage of the state is getting attention, and expressed optimism that several community cultural festivals and events will be modernized.

On the abundant mineral deposits in the state, Isah said the state government has stepped up engagement with federal government and investors.

He said that the approach was, however, different under the current administration as Gov. Ododo wants a shift from mining solely for exports to production for local use and jobs creation.

“We have about 32 minerals in commercial deposits across all LGAs in the state. We are working with FG to attract mining investors

“Instead of mining solely for export, we are looking at investors that will establish factories and processing companies here in Kogi.

‘Recently, Governor Ododo had a meeting with the Chinese Consular General and one of the takeaways from that engagement was investment in solid minerals. We are more interested in creating more opportunities for our people,” he said.

On the upcoming celebration of Gov. Ododo’s one year in office, the media adviser said the occasion would be more of getting feedbacks from the people and identifying areas where the government could build on.
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