In Kogi, ex-political office holders hail GYB on security 

The Coalition of Former Political Office Holders in Kogi state has commended Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi state for steps taken to address insecurity challenges in the state.

In a press statement made available to newsmen by the Spokesman of the Forum Hon. David Alfred-Dogwo said since the governor’s assumption of office six (6) years ago, his government has taken steps to address the security challenges in Kogi state.

According to the Chairman of the Forum Hon (Engr.) Abdulmumuni Sadiq, FSNE, “As an actualiser, His Excellency Governor Yahaya Bello have made progress in most sectors of the economy, his progressively pedigree and excellent leadership credentials is never in question.

He added: “As an architect of peace, Governor Yahaya Bello have strengthened the foundation of peace and stability in Kogi state while expanding the scope of participatory governance.

“As a coalition, we recognise his transformational leadership qualities as an advocate of social infrastructural re-engineering, one of the biggest and loudest demonstrations of his vision is the promotion of investment to guarantee continuous growth of the state economy and huge investment in education, roads, healthcare, rural development, youth rehabilitation, empowerment, poverty alleviation and creation are all geared and tailored to build a bright future for the state.

The Chairman Hon (Engr.) Abdulmumuni Sadiq, further made claims that the recent rate of killings and kidnappings in Ajaokuta local government area of the state is fuelled by those who want to discredit the good name of Alhaji Yahaya Bello who has earned numerous awards as Best Governor in Nigeria for tackling security challenges.

The document signed by the forum Secretary Dr. Ahmed Attah stated that, the boldness, focus, dedication and policy direction that was anchored on poverty reduction, wealth creation, youth and women empowerment are testimonies of governor Bello’s 6 years administration.

The group applauded Governor Bello for his administration’s leadership qualities which is marked with passion and charisma, and for raising the bar of performance in the state.