Donates N5m, SUV to Church
Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, has charged the leadership and members of The Apostolic Church to continually pray for the greatness, peace and prosperity of Kogi State, assuring that the state is rising and shining under his administration.
Governor Ododo gave the charge at the maiden convention of The Apostolic Church, Lokongoma Area, held today in Lokoja, where he was represented by the Kogi State Commissioner for Information and Communications, Hon. Kingsley Femi Fanwo.
The Governor said Kogi State was steadily rediscovering its lost glory through the landmark projects and development initiatives of his administration, including the Lokoja International Airport, the Ultramodern Market, and the ongoing transformation in the education and healthcare sectors.
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He said the theme of the convention was in line with the vision of his administration to reposition Kogi State as a leading destination for development and investment in Nigeria.
“The theme of this convention resonates with our administration’s drive to reposition Kogi State and make it the epicentre of development in Nigeria. Our state is accepting the charge to arise and shine.
“In a couple of years, we will boast of an International Airport, and in a couple of months, we will be launching a safer and more commercially viable Ultramodern Market.
“We are building schools, Primary Healthcare Centres, clinics and hospitals. We are constructing roads and providing other social amenities for the benefit of our people. Our civil servants are happy with the Governor.”
Governor Ododo also announced a donation of N5 million to support the convention, alongside an SUV for the use of the newly appointed Superintendent of the Church.
He reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to providing an enabling environment for people of all faiths to worship and practise their religion freely across the state.
“Despite being a Muslim, the Governor is a friend of the Church, and he will continue to provide a conducive environment for all faiths to thrive,” Fanwo said.
Responding, the Vice Chairman of the LAWMNA Territory, who represented the Chairman, Pastor A.B. Geoffrey, thanked Governor Ododo for his support and for allowing himself to be used by God to bless the Church.
He assured the Governor of the continued support and prayers of the Church for his administration and the development of Kogi State.
Earlier, the Secretary to the Kogi State Government, Pastor Mrs. Folashade Ayoade, PhD, and the Auditor-General for Local Government, Hon. Yakubu Adabenege, commended The Apostolic Church for its consistent prayers for the Governor and the government of Kogi State.
Other senior government officials present at the event included Hon. Femi Obanewo and Hon. Dele Nihi, among others.
