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WEDNESDAY 30TH MAY 2018 FROM THE CHAMBERS OF THE KOGI STATE HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY LOKOJA UPDATE: The member representing Ankpa I State Constituency and the Deputy majority leader of Kogi State House of Assembly, on the floor of the house raised a matter of urgent public importance calling on the state government to come to the aid of Mr. Suleiman Adejoh, an indigine of Ankpa LGA who had a spinal cord Injury as a result of heavy rainfall which brought down his house while he was asleep. The patient in question is currently receiving treatment at Allied Specialist Hospital and diagnosis center, Gwagwalada, Abuja FCT. Part of the motion reads; "The Rt. Hon. Speaker, my distinguished colleagues, as the mouthpiece of the people of Ankpa I State constituency, I bring forth before you the case of Mr. Suleiman Usman Adejoh, whose ugly incidence occurred Friday 18th May, 2018 in his room while sleeping, a heavy rainfall which brought down his house and an entire section collapsed on him i...

Wednesday 30th May, 2018 From the Kogi State House of Assembly Lokoja. Hon. Ahmed Mohammed of Ankpa I State Constituency taking a matter of urgent Public importance calling on the state government to come to aid of Mr. Suleiman Usman Adejoh, an indigine of Ankpa LGA who had a spinal cord Injury as a result of heavy rainfall which brought down his house while asleep. Details later...

Embattled Senator Dino Melaye has defected to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). He announced his defection today on the floor of the Senate. Details later...

Lokoja—Hon. Ahmed Mohammed of Ankpa I State Constituency and the Deputy majority leader of Kogi State House of Assembly this morning said his ascension into office to represent his people is an assignment from God, just as he vowed to continue to serve humanity selflessly throughout his tenure and lifetime. Ahmed Ahmed in his Democracy Day message commended Kogites and Nigerians for their patience over the years, advising them not to lose hope as there were clear signs that the country is on the way to recovery. While describing change as a gradual process, said what Nigerians needed at present is to support the government in finding a lasting solution to the problems confronting the nation. “Change does not come easily; change comes generally with pain and it is this pain that will turn out for good. There is no doubt that we are going through serious socioeconomic and political challenges and it is my fervent belief that after this period, Nigerians will experience good ...

Detailed report of yesterday's ICDA fundraising project for the building of Igala Unity House. By Onogwu Muhammed Galacticus The hope of renovating the dilapidated and outdated Igala Unity House in Anyigba was kept alive on Sunday when a fundraising committee chaired by Alhaji Jibrin Isah Echocho was able to realise over N45million for the project. Alhaji Isah Echocho, a foremost politician from Kogi East Senatorial District who was appointed by the Igala Cultural and Development Association (ICDA) some weeks ago, made a donation of N5million to open the floor for other donors. The Attah Igala, His Royal Highness, Michael Ameh Oboni II, who was represented at the occasion by Ogohi Onu Anyigba as the Royal Father of the Day, made cash donation to the project. The highest individual donation of N10million came from an industrialist, Mr Igor Charles Sanomi, the chairman of Talevera Group of Companies who is a course-mate and a friend of the Chief of Staff to the Kogi State Govern...

The Deputy Majority Leader and member representing Ankpa I State constituency at the Kogi state house of assembly, Hon. Ahmed Mohammed on Saturday 26th May, 2018 recieved an award of excellence from Arise Igala Leadership and awards. The award which was received by his wife,  Hajiya Amina Mohammed is in due recognition of his outstanding leadership performance, service to humanity and his contributions to the development of Igala land. Congratulations sir.

Update from the 1st Ankpa I maiden Quranic  recitation competition organised by Hon. Ahmed Mohammed The second stage of the Quranic recitation competition currently on going at Ankpa central mosque. All the contestant panel of judges which comprises of known Islamic scholars are all seated and all in high spirit. If you are in Ankpa and you are not here you are missing something...

Report; Over 100 participants drawn from the five wards in Ankpa I constituency to participate in the first edition of Ankpa I Qur'anic recitation competition. The competition opened in Ankpa Township Stadium on Sunday 20th May, 2018. Declaring it open, the Deputy majority leader assured of his continued support towards Islamic education and moral up-bringing of children. applauded the effort of the  Reciters, saying that, memorization of the Holy Quran requires commitment and seriousness. In his speech he said; "I, must commend your determination to memorize the Holy Quran which has enabled you to participate in this very important competition. It is important that we continue to encourage the recitation of the Quran beyond this competition, even among non-Muslims". He enjoined the competition organising committee to identify good talents that could perform commendable feat at national competitions. "It will be a  great pride to the entire state and the nation ...

PUBLIC NOTICE!!! MAIDEN QUR'ANIC RECITATION/ COMPETITION This is to inform the general public that there would be Qur'anic recitation/ competition for the students of Qur'anic knowledge in all the five (5) wards in Ankpa I Constituency.  The competition is spread across thirty days during the Ramadan fasting. It has the following stages: Stage 1. Sunday 20th May, 2018 (Opening Ceremony)  Stage 2. 26th May, 2018 Stage 3. 9th June,  2018 Venue: Ankpa Township Stadium  Time: 10:00 am prompt Participating students will be tested at various levels and on the 16th June 2018, prizes and gifts would be given to prospective winner's. The general public is by this notice, informed and equally invited to honor this program in the glorious month of Ramadan. SIGNED; Abubakar Abdurrahman. Secretary to the local organizing committee.

The value and pride of every given society is anchored on the level of actual representation gotten from their representatives. Ankpa 1 constituency is not an exception to this crucial political benefits which is as well a protection of our political rights. Dear Honorable Ahmed Mohammed, You've always come down like a messiah sent directly from heaven to give the poorer section of the society a voice, inducing in them the spirit of oneness rather than self-driven interest. And on this account, a lot has been achieved in recent times. Leaders have great influence on the life of the people they lead, * Honourable sir * ! Being of the youthful age with a great mindset and positive attitude, you have been able to set a standard amongst the youth, painted a positive picture of the political life of our noble country to a large extent arousing people interest and in turn, bringing about proportional participation and discharging their political and civil rights when and where neces...

The Deputy Majority Leader and member representing Ankpa I State constituency in the Kogi State House of Assembly, Honorable Ahmed Mohammed wishes Muslims a peaceful and blessed Ramadan. In his very brief message made available to the press, he urged all Ankpa Sons and Daughters to seize the opportunity of the Holy Month to offer prayers for peace, unity, and rapid socio-economic development in the nation. According to him, Ramadan is also a period when Muslims come together to give charitably to the less fortunate. In his words, "We must increase our acts of worship in this holy month, and re dedicate ourselves to projecting the Islamic virtues of brotherly love, peaceful co-existence, honesty, tolerance, piety, fairness, equity and justice for all in their dealings with others". As the holy month begins, I wish all those celebrating a very happy and prosperous Ramadan, he said. 

Abache -The home town of the Honorable member representing Ankpa I State Constituency in the Kogi State House of Assembly, Hon. Ahmed Mohammed was full of people who turned out to appreciate the kind gesture of a man who visited affected victims of the rainstorm and decided to stand by victims to support them in Ankpa LGA. The Deputy Majority Leader while making the donation, said that the primary purpose was to identify with the people in trial times like this, to show love and care to fellow citizens in distress. While making a cash donation of fifty thousand, twenty thousand and ten thousand to individuals based on the degree of damages, said more relief materials are on the way. In his words; "You are all aware that I have already taken this issue as a matter of urgent public importance on the floor of the house and the state government is already giving it prompt attention. They have directed the local government administrators to compile list of areas affected areas and...

Wednesday 9th May, 2018 From the Legislative Chambers, Ankpa LGA KOGI STATE HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY LOKOJA MOTION CALLING ON THE STATE GOVERNMENT TO IMMEDIATELY DECLARE A STATE OF EMERGENCY ON ALL GOVERNMENT PUBLIC SCHOOLS IN KOGI STATE. The Rt. Honourable Speaker, my Distinguish colleagues, Education is the best legacy any government can give to her citizen, and as such, the importance of education as a key to manpower development and socio-economic growth in any given society cannot be overemphasized. It is one of the very important stages of education that prepares students ahead of higher tasks, eradicate illiteracy, ignorance and poverty as well as stimulate and accelerate national development. Whereas, the State of our Public Schools in Kogi State is nothing to write home about. Our Public Schools which was a toast in its hay days is now an eyesore. Schools that have produced lots of very prominent persons to the society now lack facilities. The teaching environment is not conduci...

KOGI STATE HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY LOKOJA MOTION OF URGENT PUBLIC IMPORTANCE CALLING ON THE KOGI STATE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY SEMA TO COME TO THE AID OF PEOPLE AFFECTED BY RAIN DISASTER The Rt. Honourable Speaker, Distinguished colleagues, I want to bring to your notice the  unfortunate rainstorm that occurred in Ankpa LGA on Friday 4th and Saturday 5th May, 2018 which led to the destruction of over 50 homes, schools, worship centres and our roads. With just a few rain so far this year, many communities in Ankpa 1 constituency are already under threat of devastating gully erosion. Many families abandoned their homes whenever it rains because of fear of what might happen. Apart from houses, roads are also being threatened such that it is common to see many roads cut in two by erosion. People no longer sleep with their two eyes closed. Prayers Be it resolved by this Honourable house as follows; 1. Direct the Kogi State Emergency Management Agency to supply relief materials to di...

By Comrd Ogbe Benson Aduojo "To a wise man, yesterday is an experience, today is an opportunity and tomorrow is a promise WHILE to a foolish man, yesterday is a bygone, today a freedom and tomorrow is a mystery". Democracy, according to Abraham Lincoln whose definition of the term has become axiomatic, is the government of the people by the people and for the people which in other words, is described as open government as it permits freedom of speech and ideas by the electorates. To this extent, It is sacrosanct that in any given Democratic setting, everyone is entitled to his or her own opinion as it concerns the leadership, development and poltical programmes of the area hence politics is popularly termed or seen to be a game of interest. However, it will become undemocratic and tantamount to  anti-development and destruction of future hope where people's individual interest become the gods of the day in detriment to the interest of the masses. It becomes ridiculous ...

On Saturday 30th March 2018 at Young Muslim Congress Secondary School Ankpa, Honorable Ahmed Mohammed of Ankpa I State constituency and the Deputy Majority Leader of the Kogi State House of Assembly stated that effective teaching and learning can only take place in a good and conducive atmosphere. Speaking at the Donation of Chairs, tables for students and Staff of YMC Secondary School, he said many of the schools in Ankpa LGA are not what they used to be. Some of the schools that were dignified Secondary Schools and has produced lots of dignitaries are now dilapidated and rundown. "A brother was so pained about the very bad shape of YMC Secondary School and took to the social media to write me an open letter, we immediately swung into action visiting the school the next day and after inspecting the whole environment, personally I was disappointed at the dilapidated and very dusty environment our children had to sit and receive lectures" Though, this donation is not enough,...