By Abubakar Ohida
The people of Apamaru community in Adavi Local Government Area of Kogi state, has expressed their profound appreciation to Governor Usman Ododo for bringing relief and succour to their community through much-needed developmental projects.
This gratitude was conveyed yesterday during a courtesy visit by the Community Project Management Committee (CPMC) of Apamaru, to the management of the Kogi State Community and Social Development Agency (KGCSDA).
Speaking on behalf of the community, the chairman of the CPMC, Mallam Musa Momoh, praised Governor Ododo for his administration’s commitment to grassroot development.
He highlighted the provision of water and a health clinic as transformative interventions that have significantly improved the quality of life in the community.
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“This intervention is a blessing from God after many years of unsuccessful applications for support,” he said.
Muhammad Jimoh, a longtime community leader who has lived in Apamaru for over three decades, shared how the agency’s intervention has positively impacted residents.
He recounted the struggles the community faced before the provision of the essential amenities.
“Before this intervention, we had to travel long distances to Lokoja or Okene to access medical care. The establishment of a clinic in our community has changed that reality,” he said.
Jimoh also used the opportunity to pray for the Governor Ododo and the agency while urging the government to extend more development projects to Apamaru.
Welcoming the community delegation, the General Manager of KGCSDA, Chief Momoh Dauda, expressed delight at the visit and attributed the success of the projects to Governor Ododo’s leadership and financial commitment.
He commended the Apamaru community for their cooperation and dedication, which ensured the successful completion of the projects.
Chief Momoh further emphasised the strategic importance of Apamaru, given its proximity to the federal highway, and its potential role in emergency response efforts.
To enhance sustainability and reduce operational costs, he revealed that the agency would explore the possibility of connecting the community to the national grid or a solar power solution.
The intervention in Apamaru was carried out under the Nigeria Community Action for Resilience and Economic Stimulus Programme (NG-CARES), an initiative designed to support rural communities with essential services and economic resilience.
Apamaru, a multi-ethnic and multi-religious community along the Obajana Road, now looks forward to continued government presence and additional infrastructural development.
