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By Abah Benjamin Eneojoh | The Bureau Information
Lokoja | June 24, 2025
The Kogi State Authorities, led by Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo, has launched the state’s counterpart fund for the Kogi State Rural Entry and Agricultural Advertising and marketing Undertaking (KG-RAAMP), a crucial initiative aimed toward revitalizing rural communities and strengthening agricultural methods.
In response to a press release by RAAMP Communication Officer Mr. Ndamodu Ali, the announcement was made throughout a media interplay by the State Undertaking Coordinator, Engineer Sheidu Obansa Adamu, who recommended Governor Ododo for his unwavering assist and visionary management.
Engineer Obansa described the fund launch as a robust demonstration of the governor’s rural-focused governance fashion and a strategic transfer to enhance infrastructure and market entry for rural farmers throughout the state.
“This gesture by His Excellency has reignited the group’s ardour to ship on RAAMP’s mandate with renewed dedication,” he mentioned.
He additionally praised the roles of key authorities stakeholders together with the Commissioner for Vitality and Rural Improvement, Engineer Abdulmutalib Muhammad, the Chief of Workers Alhaji Ali Bello, the Commissioner for Finance and Financial Planning Asiwaju Asiru Idris, and the State Accountant Normal Dr. Habibat Tijani Onumoko for his or her contributions in making the venture implementation a hit.
Highlighting latest progress, Obansa revealed that contracts have been signed for the improve of strategic rural markets akin to AKU Market in Adavi, Ajaka Market in Igalamela-Odolu, and Aiyegunle Market in Kabba-Bunu, making certain even growth throughout Kogi’s three senatorial districts.
He added that street development works are additionally ongoing in numerous communities in keeping with the venture’s aims to attach rural areas with main financial hubs.
On employees engagement, Obansa introduced the latest extension of the RAAMP lifespan to 2027, permitted by donor companions after a joint attraction by the State Undertaking Administration Committees (SPMC) from taking part states. He described the extension as a renewed name to motion, urging the employees to keep away from inside distractions and work with integrity and unity.
Additionally addressing employees on the assembly was the Performing Everlasting Secretary of the Ministry of Rural and Vitality Improvement, Mr. Daniel Onimisi, who inspired the group to uphold a robust work ethic and reaffirmed the ministry’s dedication to continued collaboration.
Workers in return pledged larger dedication and unity in reaching the objectives of the venture underneath the Governor Ododo administration.
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