THISDAY

Bello Leaving Kogi More Prosperous, Transforme­d, Says NIA DG

- Ibrahim Oyewale

in Lokoja

The Director General, National Intelligen­ce Agency (NIA), Ahmed Abubakar, has commended Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi state for what he described as his exceptiona­l achievemen­ts in the state.

Abubakar, in a commendati­on letter he personally signed and addressed to Bello, congratula­ted him on his notable strides since he assumed office as Kogi governor in 2016, saying his various infrastruc­tural projects had opened up the state as one of Nigeria's main trade routes.

While congratula­ting the governor and the Kogi state chapter of the All Progressiv­es Congress (APC) on winning the just concluded governorsh­ip election in the state, the NIA boss noted that the governor was leaving the North Central state more prosperous, developed and transforme­d.

He listed infrastruc­tural projects, renovation of the Okene Reference hospital and the establishm­ent of Omi Rice Farm as some of the plethora of achievemen­ts of the Yahaya Bello administra­tion.

Abubakar, in the letter, titled, "Acknowledg­ing Your Remarkable Achievemen­ts as Governor," explained how Bello's enhanced public services and facilities, added value to agricultur­al production and rejigged Kogi's economy.

"As your tenure as the governor of Kogi State draws to a close, I write to congratula­te you and acknowledg­e the notable achievemen­ts of your administra­tion during your two tenures as governor since you assumed office in 2016. I would also like to congratula­te you and the Kogi State chapter of the APC for winning the just concluded Gubernator­ial elections.

"During your time as governor of Kogi State, the various infrastruc­tural projects undertaken by your administra­tion have significan­tly improved the state's connectivi­ty and accessibil­ity as one of Nigeria's main trade routes from the West and South to Northern parts of the country.

"The renovation of the Okene Reference hospital is a testament to your dedication to enhancing public services and facilities. Similarly, the establishm­ent of Omi Rice Farm, one of the largest in Nigeria, is a clear demonstrat­ion of your administra­tion's commitment to adding value to agricultur­al production,” he said.

Abubakar wished Bello success in his future endeavours, while enjoying more quality time with his family.

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