The National Electricity Regulatory Commission has granted Kogi State permission to oversee electricity generation and distribution, aiming to improve the state’s power supply and enhance business growth.
This was disclosed by the Commissioner for Rural and Energy Development, Engineer Abdulmutalib Muhammed, during a press briefing after the State Executive Council meeting on Thursday.
He further announced that the council has instructed the electrification of the State Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) Camp within one week.
In a related development, the Commissioner for Information and Communication, Hon. Kingsley Fanwo, commended Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo’s leadership, highlighting his commitment to economic growth and job creation for the state’s youth. Fanwo emphasized the government’s dedication to the security and welfare of its citizens.
Meanwhile, the Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Security, Hon. Timothy Ojona, revealed that the state government has invested over N9 billion in food security measures, making Kogi State the nation’s leader in low food inflation.
This success is attributed to Governor Ododo’s wet-season farming initiative, which allocated over N7 billion to farm inputs and deployed over 100 tractors across 7,324 hectares of farmland.
Additionally, plans are underway for the Kogi International Carnival, scheduled to take place from December 1 to 7.
These initiatives reflect the state government’s commitment to improving the standard of living for its people and driving development in Kogi State.
