The Okun Journalists Forum (OJF), Kaduna chapter, has commended Governor Usman Ododo of Kogi State for approving the payment of a N72,500 minimum wage to state civil servants.
This was contained in a statement signed by the forum’s Chairman, Chief Olu Ajayi, and Secretary, Alhaji AbdulRaheem Aodu, and made available to the media in Kaduna on Sunday.
The statement noted that upon assuming office on January 27, 2024, the state has witnessed significant changes and progress under the present administration led by Governor Usman Ododo.
According to the statement, Governor Ododo has made notable progress compared to his predecessor, particularly in the areas of human and infrastructural development. It added that he was the first state governor to approve N72,500 as the minimum wage for civil servants—above the Federal Government’s N70,000 minimum wage approval.
The forum further applauded the governor for his achievements, particularly the successful conduct of the last local government election in the state without any rancor or crisis. It also commended his administration’s efforts in security, agriculture, education, and the health sector.
The Okun Journalists Forum also congratulated the governor on the occasion of his one year in office and wished him a successful tenure as governor of the state.
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Similarly, the forum appreciated the former governor of Kogi State, His Excellency Yahaya Bello, for establishing Kogi State University, Kabba, in Okunland.
The statement reads in part:
“The Okun Journalists Forum commends Governor Usman Ododo of Kogi State for his strides in both human and infrastructural development in the state, as well as the progress achieved in security, education, agriculture, and the health sector.”
“The forum is extremely pleased with the peace in the state before, during, and after the local government election, which was conducted without rancor or crisis.”
“The forum congratulates our governor, His Excellency Alhaji Usman Ododo, on the occasion of his one year in office.”
“We wish His Excellency, Alhaji Usman Ododo, God’s guidance and a successful tenure as the Governor of Kogi State.”
“We also extend our appreciation to the immediate past governor of the state, His Excellency Yahaya Bello, for the establishment of Kogi State University, Kabba.”
“The OJF commends the governor for his achievements in human and infrastructural development, particularly in security, education, agriculture, and the health sector.”
