Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo, has moved to address longstanding infrastructure gaps in communities across Ogodu Zone of Omala Local Government Area, identifying healthcare, roads, electricity, water supply and erosion control as priority areas for government intervention.
Governor Ododo gave the indication when he received stakeholders from Ogodu zone at the Government House, Lokoja.
The Governor acknowledged the challenges facing the communities and assured them of his administration’s readiness to work towards addressing their needs through relevant government agencies and established processes.
He disclosed that two primary healthcare centres have been approved for Oganaji 1 and Oganaji 2, expressing hope that work would progress once the necessary mobilisation arrangements were completed.
He also directed immediate assessment of the erosion challenges reported in the area to determine appropriate intervention by the government.
On electricity, the Governor said a proposed transmission station for Kogi East senatorial district has received presidential approval, while the state government has provided land for the project which he said will address elelctricty problems facing the area.
He also called for a survey of existing boreholes and communities requiring new facilities to guide efforts by the government to improve access to water.
Addressing road infrastructure, Governor Ododo said assessments had been conducted and data collected on internal roads across the state.
He urged stakeholders in the zone to liaise with the consultant in charge of the process to ensure that priority roads in their communities were captured, noting that interventions would be implemented in phases.
Earlier, the Director-General of Protocol, who hails from the area, said the delegation was at the Government House to appreciate the Governor for appointing one of their own among his aides and to draw attention to challenges affecting communities in the zone.
Also, the Abeneche Atta of Ogodu District, HRH Capt Yakubu Alih also appealed for government attention to the proposed Igume–Ofu road, which he said would benefit communities across three local government areas.
He commended the Governor for development strides in the state.
