Governor Usman Ahmed Ododo of Kogi State says the affirmation of his election as the governor of the state by the election petition tribunal will further motivate him to deliver on his campaign promises to the people of the state .
Ododo spoke on Thursday while addressing a crowd of party supporters and residents who trooped out to welcome him back to Lokoja from Abuja.
The governor had traveled out of Lokoja to Abuja since Sunday , May 26 for the judgment of the Kogi State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal which was delivered on Monday, May 27.
Speaking further, Ododo promised to continue to improve on social welfare, security of lives and property, access to free education and quality healthcare.
The governor also told the crowd that he will continue to promote industrialization and agricultural development and ensure peaceful coexistence among the people of the state.
An elated Governor Ododo expressed gratitude to God for the victory at the tribunal and thanked the people for standing by the mandate freely given to him during November 11, 2023 Governorship election.
“I stand before you today, humbled and grateful, to express my deepest appreciation for your unwavering support.
“To the vibrant youth and women groups, I thank you for your tireless efforts and dedication to our great state.
“To my commissioners and government appointees, I commend you for your unrelenting commitment to our shared vision.
“Today, we celebrate a significant milestone – our court victory. This triumph is not just mine, but belongs to every Kogite.
“I assure you that the mandate entrusted upon me will not be taken for granted.
“As a servant leader, I pledge to serve you to the best of my ability, ensuring that every Kogite has access to quality education, sustainable infrastructure, and security of lives and property,” he promised.
Ododo also expressed gratitude to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his steadfast commitment to the Renewed Hope Agenda, which he noted has been instrumental in driving progress and development in Nigeria and Kogi State in particular.
He commended security agencies in the state for their commitment and gallantry in protecting lives and property in all parts of the state, stressing that Kogi state shall remain unsafe for criminal elements wherever they may come from.
The governor then restated his call on opposition parties to join him in advancing the development of the state.
Vital News Reporter who covered the event reported that the crowd was largely made up of members of All Progressives Congress (APC) from the 21 local government areas in the state, traders, artisans, members of the
Members of the various transport Unions, students, youth and women groups also lined up major streets in Lokoja to welcome the governor back to the state. (vitalnewsngr.com)
