Kogi State has received its first derivation allocation as an oil producing state.
Bello added, “Let me reiterate this to the people of Kogi State that my promise to make their resources work for them is iron cast. We will build more schools, hospitals and construct more roads. We will empower our youth and women. Under my watch, we will ensure security.”
The Kogi State Commissioner for Information and Communications, Kingsley Fanwo, said the derivation allocation came at a time the state government was building legacy projects across the state, stressing that the governor would ensure “judicious use of the derivation allocation”. He said, “The governor has once again proved that he is a goal getter with the tenacious manner he defended the interest of the state to be listed as an oil producing state. History will remember him for this feat.”
Also, the Kogi State Commissioner for Finance, Budget and Economic Planning, Asiru Idris, said the administration would continue to put in place more people oriented projects. He said citizens of the state were elated with the full status of Kogi State as an oil producing state and had expressed confidence in the capacity of the state government to deliver more democracy dividends to the people.All rights reserved. This material, and other digital content on this website, may not be reproduced, published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed in whole or in part without prior express written permission from PUNCH.
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