Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo, has expressed confidence that the ongoing international airport project in Zariagi would have significantly advanced towards completion by 2027, projecting the facility as a major boost to investment, connectivity and economic growth in the state. The Governor stated this on Tuesday during an inspection of the progress of civil works and expressed satisfaction with the pace and quality of work. He identified the airport project as a strategic economic gateway capable of attracting investment, expanding commercial opportunities and strengthening connectivity between Nigeria’s major economic centres. “So I can tell you, by next year, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will fly in, landing in this...

Kogi State has joined other states in Nigeria in ratifying the establishment of state police as part of efforts to strengthen local security architecture through intelligence gathering and improve responses to security challenges. This followed the passage of a bill approving of the proposed constitutional amendment by the Kogi State House of Assembly on Tuesday, in line with ongoing efforts to decentralise policing in Nigeria. The amendment seeks to alter the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria to provide for the establishment of state police services and other related matters. The sitting was presided over by the Speaker of the House, Rt. Hon. Umar Yusuf who called...

Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo, has expressed confidence that the ongoing international airport project in Zariagi would have significantly advanced towards completion by...

Kogi State has joined other states in Nigeria in ratifying the establishment of state police as part of efforts to strengthen local security architecture...