Kogi State Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo has been conferred with the prestigious ‘Governor of the Year’ Award in Agriculture by Independent Newspapers Limited.
This honor is a testament to Governor Ododo’s unwavering commitment to empowering farmers, promoting sustainable agricultural practices, and ensuring food security in Kogi State.
The award was presented at a ceremony in Abuja, where the Honourable Commissioner for Information and Communications, Kingsley Fanwo, received it on behalf of the Governor. This marks Governor Ododo’s third major award from media organizations this year, an indication of his administration’s significant strides in agriculture and food security.
Governor Ododo’s policies have been instrumental in boosting food production in Kogi State, positioning it as a key contributor to Nigeria’s agricultural sector revolution under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. His administration’s interventions in agriculture and food security have not only improved the lives of farmers but also enhanced the state’s economic growth.
The award is a reaffirmation of Governor Ododo’s efforts to empower farmers through the provision of mechanized farming, encouraging youth and women’s participation in agriculture, and improving the agricultural value chain in the state. His commitment to sustainable agricultural practices has been recognized as a model for other states to follow.
Governor Ododo’s initiatives align with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, which aims to strengthen national food security and promote an all-inclusive approach to development. The Governor’s focus on agriculture and food security has been praised by stakeholders, who see it as a critical component of the state’s economic growth strategy.
This award is not the first recognition of Governor Ododo’s outstanding performance. He had earlier received the Political Personality of the Year Award by the Sun Newspaper and the Daily Asset Newspaper’s Governor of the Year and the Youth-Friendly Governor Award by the National Association of Kogi State Students.
Governor Ododo’s administration has been marked by a series of innovative initiatives aimed at transforming the state’s agricultural sector. His commitment to empowering farmers and promoting sustainable agricultural practices has been recognized as a model for other states to follow.
