Ahmed Usman Ododo, Kogi State governor, has commended Ekinrin-Adde Community in Ijumu Local Government Area for its efforts in executing projects that have impact on the lives of the people.
Represented by his Deputy, Joel Oyibo, the governor gave the commendation while speaking at the 2026 Ekinrin-Adde Community Day celebration, noting that the launch of N750 million development projects is a welcome commitment of the people of the community to build a better future through collective action.
The governor stressed the need for rural communities to complement government’s efforts in the provision of basic necessities of lives and urged other communities across the state to emulate the spirit demonstrated by Ekinrin-Adde in this direction.
He said: “My administration will continue to remain committed towards the development of Kogi State, both in the urban and rural communities to boost the living conditions of citizens. We have invested heavily on road, education, agriculture, and other basic infrastructure to improve on the living standard of the people.”
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