Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo of Kogi State has promised to reconstruct the network of roads connecting communities in Ogori-Magongo local government area of the state.
Ododo made the promise in Magongo during the celebration of the annual Owiya-Osese festival which was held at the weekend.
Ododo who was the special guest of honour at the event stated that assessment on the state of the roads in the area was currently ongoing.
The governor also promised to renovate the General Hospital at Ogori as well as replace the recently installed transformer.
The governor described the Owiya – Osese festival as a celebration of an ancient culture that has promoted unity, love and peace over the years.
Ododo further noted that the celebration of young girls transitioning into womanhood was an invaluable tradition that has endured for generations.
He urged the ladies and participants at the ceremony to use the opportunity to preserve the sanctity and value of womanhood while aspiring to attain a brighter future.
The governor who applauded the organizers for putting the state on the national tourism map, reiterated the commitment of the state government to peace and stability in all parts of the state.
According to him, the state government will always support events that promote tradition, culture and tourism in the state.
Governor Ododo expressed appreciation for the confidence reposed in his administration by the people of Ogori-Mangogo to deliver on his development agenda.
He, however, insisted that the people must key into the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu by embracing peace and reconciliation of all lingering conflicts between the people of Ogori and Magongo communities.
He called on traditional rulers, youths, women and other stakeholders to close ranks and work together for peaceful coexistence as a way of encouraging the government to concentrate more on the development of the state, stressing that no meaningful development can take place in an atmosphere of discord.
Ododo said : “the unity of the Ogori and Magongo people is pivotal for any meaningful progress to be achieved.
“And I urge you to work together to achieve peace so that I will be encouraged to return to this place very soon and be received by a united people and local government area.”
He admonished the citizens to shun violence and not allow themselves to be used by self-serving individuals who do not mean well for the peace, progress and development of the state and country.
He added that leaders of the area should focus more on efforts to lift the people out of the present socio-economic plight instead of the prevailing mistrust among the people. (vitalnewsngr.com)
