A group, Prof. Ogbo Support Group and other youth groups in Ogori – Magongo Local Government of Kogi State on Friday organised a novelty football match to commemorate the birthday of the Rector, Kogi State Polytechnic Lokoja, Prof. Usman Salisu Ogbo.
The novelty match was held at the RCM football field, Ogori, in Ogori-Magongo Local Government Area of Kogi State.
The leader of the group, Hon. Monday Anuwe, in his opening remarks described Prof. Ogbo as a great leader and a bridge builder who made the Polytechnic witnessed both infrastructure and academic development that has attracted the attention of stakeholders that are desirous of the development of the state.
On his part, the chairman of the event, Hon. Ojo Aturu,who is also the Special Adviser to the state Governor on Good Governance while commending the organiser said the event will foster inter-communal love and progress.
Aturu who is also the Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the local government commended Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo for transforming Kogi State to an enviable height.
“The football match is to bring peace and unity irrespective of tribe or religion across the local government” he stated.
Responding, the Rector of Kogi State Polytechnic, Prof Usman Salisu Ogbo who was represented by the Director of Works and Services in the institution Engr. Adamu Abdullahi, thanked the good people of Ogori-Magongo Local Government for celebrating him in this precious moment in his life.
In a goodwill message, Mr Ademola Ogundare who spoke on behalf of the Youths in the area commended all associations for the partnership to recognize excellence as showcased by Prof. Ogbo in his administration of Kogi State Polytechnic.
The Youth Leader appealed to friends, sons and daughters of Ogori-Magongo to assist in seeking employment opportunities for indigenes of the areas who are now mostly left to face the current hardship of livelihoods.
At the end of the novelty football match, UBE/JSS RCM School, Magongo defeated their opponent
UBE/JSS CMS School, Ogori by 2:1.
Highpoint of the football match is the presentation of awards to the winner by high chief Kunle Osiako, Idu of Ogori land and the runner up by Hon. Ojo Aturu, the Chairman of the event. (vitalnewsngr.com)
