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Receiving the Torch of Unity on behalf of the Governor at the Kogi State Government House, Lokoja on Friday, the Chief of Staff to the Governor, Pharmacist Jamiu Abdulkareem Asuku assured Mr Saka Hakim a representative of the Ministry of Youth and Sports Dev. that Kogi State will no doubt participate in the festival. The Governor also disclosed that every obligations necessary for Kogi State to participate at the event will be facilitated. "I want to assured you that Kogi State will participate at the National Sport Festival, tag Asaba 2022 and everything financial obligations to enable the team to participate favourably will in the event will be facilitated) He said. Kogi State Commissioner of Youth and Sports, Hon. Musa Idris who earlier received the Torch of Unity from teams of Ministry of Youth and Sports and presented same to the Governor said: "Kogi State is home to varieties of Sports like football, Basketball and others stating that Kogi will ...

Member representing Ankpa 1 constituency, Rt. Hon. Ahmed Mohammed has on behalf of the people of Ankpa district, sympathizes with the people of Okenyi Community over the passing of the their traditional ruler, His Royal Highness Alhaji Sule Ujah. He describes his transition as a fall of an Iroko tree, stating that he would be missed greatly. The State legislator said his wisdom and integrity has been invaluable in advancing the growth and progress of Okenyi Community and Ward 2 in particular. His words: "We're all from God and unto Him is our ultimate return. I received the passing of our father and King with shock, but at the same time, we must take solace in the fact that, his reign as traditional ruler contributed greatly to the promotion of unity and peaceful coexistence among his people, and this cannot be forgotten for years to come. He prayed to Allah to grant the deceased eternal rest, and for the family and the entire Amo-Oma Anawo-Ogene Okenyi the fortitu...

It is true that "A joy share is a joy made double." As the official Residence of the Honourable Commissioner of Youth and Sports Development, Kogi State was at the early hour of today crammed with guests, friends and relatives who thronged in to celebrate with them the naming ceremony of their newly born twins. It was a convivial and hottest naming ceremony that had in attendance virtually every body who was somebody in the contemporary Kogi Political cycles. The Presiding Imam Shayk Muhammad Azakir officially announced names of the new born babies as Abdul-rasheed and Rasheedat. Sheikh Azakir pray to Allah to bestow His blessings on the new born babies to become adult, and be obedient to their parents. The dignitaries that attended the classy and glamorous naming ceremony includes the Kogi State Deputy Speaker Alh. Momoh Rabiu Isiaka Alfa, Commissioner of Finance, Hon. Asiwaju Asiru, Commissioner of Water Resources Abdulmumin Daga, Hon. Yakubu Okal...

Earlier today, Hon. Musa Idris unveiled Mr Shola Adewuyi Ibrahim as the New Technical Adviser for Kogi United Football Club. Hon. Musa Idris at the event Congratulated the New Coach and tasked him to use his experience to reposition the club as his appointment came with huge responsibility.   "I want to congratulate you on your new appointment and at the same time I am urging you to use your experience to reposition the club." He said. The New Head Coach, Shola, said his appointment as the New coach of the team is one of the biggest day of his Football career.  He promise to make Kogi State proud as Kogites are sport loving people.   Abdulmalik Isah (Dolly) Chairman Kogi United Football Club and Confluence Queens along with other officials of the club attended the event.    Ahmed Sani sagir  Media Officer to the Honourable Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development Kogi State 12/10/2022

The Abénéche Ejeh Olamaboro & member representing Ankpa 1 constituency, Rt. Honorable Ahmed Mohammed felicitated with the Ejeh of Olamaboro and Chairman Olamaboro traditional council, His Royal Highness Simeon Ujah on the occasion of his 51st birthday anniversary. In a congratulatory letter to HRH the Ejeh of Olamaboro, the state lawmaker extolled his uncommon leadership qualities and prayed that God grants him many more years of service to the people of Olamaboro LGA and Kogi State. Rt. Hon. Ahmed Ahmed describes HRH as a man who has used his exalted throne to build bridges of friendship and harmony across the state. His words: "Only recently, you marked fifty years of age and with success on the throne as the Ejeh of Olamaboro. Your uncommon leadership qualities and evident faith in the peace, unity, progress, and prosperity of your community have combined to make you one of the most highly revered monarchs in Kogi State today. I wish you many more fruitful years...

Kogi state Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development, Honourable Idris Musa (Danjuma Oando) has again reiterated this administration's commitment to grassroot sports development in the state through provision of enabling environment and building of young talents Hon. Idris disclosed this at the opening ceremony of the GYB FOOTBALL COMPETITION in Ankpa today, the Competition which was organize by the Honourable Commissioner himself Addressing players and spectators all other dignitaries at Ankpa township Stadium prior to the kick off of the opening game between DKB BOY'S FC OF ANKPA and OMA ANGWA UNITED FC, the workaholic Commissioner said “Football games are a symbol of integration and unity in the noblest sense of the word, urging participants at this year's tournament to conduct themselves within the highest level and charging players to stick to the rule of the game to qualify for the respective awards in view Highlight of the glamorous event include Open...