• About
  • Advertise
  • Contact
Saturday, May 31, 2025
  • Login
Vital News
  • Frontpage
  • Business
  • Economy
  • Politics
  • National
  • Opinion
  • Sports
  • More
    • Crime
    • Judiciary
    • Security
No Result
View All Result
  • Frontpage
  • Business
  • Economy
  • Politics
  • National
  • Opinion
  • Sports
  • More
    • Crime
    • Judiciary
    • Security
No Result
View All Result
Vital News
No Result
View All Result
Home News

Ododo Signs Kogi Anti Corruption Agency Bill, Six Others Into Law

.... CHRCR says new law, a welcome development

Vital News by Vital News
June 20, 2024
in News
0
Ododo Signs Kogi Anti Corruption Agency Bill, Six Others Into Law
Share on FacebookShare on Twitter

Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo of Kogi State on Thursday signed into law bills to establish the Kogi State Anti Corruption Agency and Kogi State Electricity Regulatory Commission.

The two bills were among seven bills signed into law by Governor Ododo at a brief ceremony at Government House, Lokoja.

Speaking at the signing ceremony event, Ododo charged the people of the state to embrace the new laws in order to move Kogi state forward.

The seven new laws include : ” A Law to repeal and Re-enact the Kogi State Local Government Service Commission Law 2014 and other matters connected therewith, 2024;

” A Law to repeal and Re-enact the Kogi State Scholarship Board Edict, 1998 and other matters connected therewith, 2024;

RelatedStories

Death Toll From Niger Flood Disaster Rises To 115, Many Still Missing – NSEMA

Kwara Community Unites Against Female Genital Mutilation, Declares Zero Tolerance

NGF Expresses Sympathy, Solidarity As Flood Devastates Mokwa Community In Niger State

21 Die, 10 Missing In Niger Flood Disaster

” A Law to establish the Kogi State Electricity Market and the Kogi State Electricity Regulatory Commission to Regulate Electricity Generation, Transmission, System Operation Distribution, Supply and Promote Access to Electricity in the State through increased Private Sector Investments or Public Private Partnership in Grid, Multi-Grid and other Off-grid Electricity Option using Renewable and Non-renewable Fuel Sources in the State and other Purposes Connected Therewith, 2024;

” A Law to Establish the Kogi State Anti Corruption Agency and other matters connected therewith, 2024;

“The Kogi State Commodity Exchange, Export Promotion and Market Development Agency Law, 2024;

“The Kogi State Information Technology Development Agency Law, 2024; and

“The law to repeal and re-enact the Kogi State Mineral Resources Development Agency Law, 2015 and other matters connected there with, 2024. ”

In his remarks, Governor Ododo described the laws as people’s laws ,stressing that the assent to the bills are in line with his promise to lead with transparency, accountability and fear of God.

He said the new set of laws will serve as catalyst for the rapid social and economic development of the state as they deal directly with critical aspects of the lives of the people.

He said : “These laws combined together can be referred to as the people’s Acts.

“All the laws have direct bearing in the lives of our people and this the reason why we are here.

“Let it be known that under my administration, no body is above the law.

“This is in line with my promise to lead with the fear of God and to ensure that our resources work for the people of the state.”

The governor enjoined the people of the state, especially those in positions of authority to embrace the new laws and be familiar with their provisions.

In his reaction, Idris miliki Abdul, Executive Director, Conscience For Human Rights and Conflict Resolution (CHRCR) said the signing into law of the Anti-corruption Bill is a welcome development.

He also described the action of the governor as commendable.

“We hope the necessary framework and machinery will be put in place for proper implementation,” the Executive Director of the Lokoja based non governmental organisation said.
(vitalnewsngr.com)

 

Tags: billlawOdodosign
Previous Post

Court Sets Aside Law Used In Dethroning Bayero As Emir Of Kano, Orders Status Quo

Next Post

International Oil Companies Plotting For Our Oil Refinery To Fail – Dangote Raises Alarm

Vital News

Vital News

RelatedStories

Death Toll From Niger Flood Disaster Rises To 115,  Many Still Missing – NSEMA
Environment

Death Toll From Niger Flood Disaster Rises To 115, Many Still Missing – NSEMA

May 30, 2025
Kwara Community Unites Against Female Genital Mutilation, Declares Zero Tolerance
Culture

Kwara Community Unites Against Female Genital Mutilation, Declares Zero Tolerance

May 30, 2025
NGF Expresses Sympathy, Solidarity As Flood Devastates Mokwa Community In Niger State
Environment

NGF Expresses Sympathy, Solidarity As Flood Devastates Mokwa Community In Niger State

May 30, 2025
21 Die, 10 Missing In Niger Flood Disaster
Environment

21 Die, 10 Missing In Niger Flood Disaster

May 29, 2025
Sidi Ould Tah Elected New President Of AfDB
Economy

Sidi Ould Tah Elected New President Of AfDB

May 29, 2025
Next Post
President Tinubu Commends Dangote For Reducing Price Of Diesel From N1, 200 To N1,000 Per Litre

International Oil Companies Plotting For Our Oil Refinery To Fail - Dangote Raises Alarm

Two More Kwara Pilgrims Die In Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia Confirms Death Of 1, 301 Pilgrims During 2024 Hajj

Ododo Seeks Support Of Eminent Nigerians For Kogi’s Industrialization Drive

Ododo Seeks Support Of Eminent Nigerians For Kogi's Industrialization Drive

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Follow Us

Recommended

Soyinka@90 : Abiodun Awards Scholarships To Best Student Essayists

Soyinka@90 : Abiodun Awards Scholarships To Best Student Essayists

11 months ago
House Of Reps. Deputy Chief Whip, Hon. Adewunmi Onanuga Is Dead

Abiodun Mourns Late Reps. Deputy Chief Whip, Adewunmi Onanuga, Says Her Death Devastating

4 months ago
First Batch Of 283 Pilgrims Arrive Saudi Arabia For 2024 Hajj

7 Nigerian Pilgrims Arrested In Saudi Arabia For Not Having ID Cards

12 months ago

Bandits kill 44, abduct 31 women, children in Niger

3 years ago

Instagram

    Please install/update and activate JNews Instagram plugin.

Categories

  • Agriculture/ Water/ Mineral
  • Aviation
  • Business
  • Crime
  • Culture
  • Economy
  • Education
  • Entertainment
  • Environment
  • Football
  • Foreign
  • Gender
  • Health
  • Judiciary
  • Labour
  • National
  • News
  • Oil & Gas
  • Opinion
  • Opinion
  • Politics
  • Power
  • Religion
  • Security
  • Sports
  • Transport
  • Uncategorized

Topics

Abiodun Abuja APC arrest Atiku Bandits Bello Benue Buhari CBN Court Dangote death drugs Economy EFCC Election elections FG Fraud gunmen Hajj INEC Kano kidnap Kill Kogi Kwara Lagos NDLEA Niger Nigeria Ododo Ogun Oyo PDP Police Power refinery rescue road Security Senate students Tinubu
No Result
View All Result

Highlights

NGF Expresses Sympathy, Solidarity As Flood Devastates Mokwa Community In Niger State

21 Die, 10 Missing In Niger Flood Disaster

Sidi Ould Tah Elected New President Of AfDB

President Tinubu Appoints Former Speaker, Yakubu Dogara As Chairman Of NCGC

Midterm Performance : Taraba State Rated Least In IGR, Good Governance

School Wall Collapses On Students Writing WAEC In Taraba

Trending

Death Toll From Niger Flood Disaster Rises To 115,  Many Still Missing – NSEMA
Environment

Death Toll From Niger Flood Disaster Rises To 115, Many Still Missing – NSEMA

by Vital News
May 30, 2025
0

The Niger State Emergency Management Agency (NSEMA) says death toll from the flood disaster that recently ravaged...

INEC Fixes July 20 And  August 8, 2026 For Ekiti, Osun Governorship Elections

INEC Fixes July 20 And August 8, 2026 For Ekiti, Osun Governorship Elections

May 30, 2025
Kwara Community Unites Against Female Genital Mutilation, Declares Zero Tolerance

Kwara Community Unites Against Female Genital Mutilation, Declares Zero Tolerance

May 30, 2025
NGF Expresses Sympathy, Solidarity As Flood Devastates Mokwa Community In Niger State

NGF Expresses Sympathy, Solidarity As Flood Devastates Mokwa Community In Niger State

May 30, 2025
21 Die, 10 Missing In Niger Flood Disaster

21 Die, 10 Missing In Niger Flood Disaster

May 29, 2025
ADVERTISEMENT
Vital News

Vital News is an online newspaper with a mission to uphold professional journalism by reporting and publishing only facts and figures-based news reports across Nigeria and beyond.

Recent News

  • Death Toll From Niger Flood Disaster Rises To 115, Many Still Missing – NSEMA May 30, 2025
  • INEC Fixes July 20 And August 8, 2026 For Ekiti, Osun Governorship Elections May 30, 2025
  • Kwara Community Unites Against Female Genital Mutilation, Declares Zero Tolerance May 30, 2025

Categories

  • Agriculture/ Water/ Mineral
  • Aviation
  • Business
  • Crime
  • Culture
  • Economy
  • Education
  • Entertainment
  • Environment
  • Football
  • Foreign
  • Gender
  • Health
  • Judiciary
  • Labour
  • National
  • News
  • Oil & Gas
  • Opinion
  • Opinion
  • Politics
  • Power
  • Religion
  • Security
  • Sports
  • Transport
  • Uncategorized

© 2022 Vital News - . All Rights Reserved.

No Result
View All Result
  • Frontpage
  • Business
  • Economy
  • Politics
  • National
  • Opinion
  • Sports
  • More
    • Crime
    • Judiciary
    • Security

© 2022 Vital News - Vital News by Vital News.

Welcome Back!

Login to your account below

Forgotten Password?

Retrieve your password

Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

Log In