By Ojotule Romanus
Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, has assured Kabba /Bunu people that the protection of lives and property of all residents remains a top priority of his administration.
Governor Ododo gave the assurance while playing host to a delegation of traditional rulers, community leaders, political stakeholders, women and youths from Bunu Kingdom, during a solidarity visit to Government House, Lokoja.
Speaking further, he said his government will leave no stone unturned in ensuring that every citizen feels safe and secure in all parts of the state, stressing that protection of lives and property remains a top priority of his administration.
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He used the forum to appreciate the people of the area for their longstanding support and loyalty, adding that the appointment of some of its sons and daughters into strategic positions in his administration reflected the importance of inclusion and collective responsibility in governance.
Alhaji Ododo maintained that protecting residents remained a priority, regardless of the financial and operational demands involved, and urged community stakeholders to remain united in supporting efforts to confront criminal elements.
The governor also commended the state security team, particularly the State Security Adviser, Commodore Jerry Omodara (rtd), for their efforts in tackling insecurity, noting that the government remained committed to ensuring that residents could return to their farms and businesses without fear.
Earlier, Chairman of the Bunu Development Association, Pastor Kolawole Johnson, presented the community’s position on unity, security, inclusive governance and development, reaffirming the people’s commitment to peaceful coexistence and cooperation with the state government.
Johnson expressed appreciation to Governor Ododo for appointing sons and daughters of the area into positions of responsibility, particularly Commodoer Jerry Omodara, the State Security Adviser, and Hon. Wemi Jones, Commissioner for Education.
In his remarks, the State Security Adviser, Commoder Jerry Omodara, described the solidarity visit as an important demonstration of unity among the traditional rulers, political leaders, professionals, women and youths of Bunu land.
Omodara said the community had continued to strengthen its internal structures through platforms such as the Bunu Elders Forum and the Bunu Women Development Forum, noting that cooperation among the different groups was essential to achieving sustainable development.
Also speaking, the Commissioner for Education, Hon. Wemi Jones, expressed appreciation to the Governor for sustaining investment in education, particularly at Kogi State University, Kabba, and the GYB Modern Science Secondary School Okebukun.
He attributed the development to the administration’s continued support for the state’s education sector and its commitment to building on earlier investments in the sector.
