The Commissioner for Youths and Sports Development in Kogi State, Hon. Monday Aridaojo Anyebe, on Thursday flagged off the second quarter edition of the NYSC Health Initiative for Rural Dwellers (HIRD) at Apamsede community in Lokoja Local Government Area. Represented by the Director of Youth Development, Mr. Abubakar Abdullahi, the Commissioner expressed delight at the continued partnership between the NYSC and local communities in advancing access to healthcare at the grassroots. The Commissioner reaffirmed the state government’s support for corps members and NYSC programmes that promote public wellbeing. He noted that the health outreach aligns with the administration’s goals of improving the quality of life for all Kogi citizens,...

The Kogi State Government has rolled out a specialized training program for oil palm farmers. The workshop, held at the College of Agriculture, Ahmadu Bello University, Kabba, introduced farmers to climate-smart techniques aimed at adapting to irregular weather patterns and ensuring sustainable yields. Representing the Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Security, Timothy Ojomah, the Director of Agricultural Services, Kunle Agbana, emphasized the urgency of reorienting farmers as rainfall patterns become increasingly unpredictable. He highlighted that such training is essential not just for productivity but also for maintaining the quality and international competitiveness of Kogi’s oil palm sector. The initiative also included the distribution of over ₦2.5 million worth of...

The Commissioner for Youths and Sports Development in Kogi State, Hon. Monday Aridaojo Anyebe, on Thursday flagged off the second quarter edition of the...

The Kogi State Government has rolled out a specialized training program for oil palm farmers. The workshop, held at the College of Agriculture, Ahmadu...