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Kogi receives first derivation allocation as oil producing state

…Gov. Bello assures of transparency, accountability

Razaq Bamidele

Governor Yahya Bello has disclosed that Kogi State has received its first derivation allocation as an oil-producing state.

Governor Bello made the disclosure during the State Executive Council meeting Thursday, assuring the people of his administration’s determination to continue to record more wins for the good people of the state.

He said his administration had recorded many giant strides in the sectors covering the thematic areas of his New Direction Blueprint, adding that the “derivation allocation will make us do more for our people”.

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His words: “I am elated to announce to the good people of Kogi State that my administration has received our first derivation allocation as an Oil Producing State. This announcement is in line with my administration’s commitment to transparency and accountability, for which we have received many awards.

“We worked hard to make this history. But we wouldn’t have achieved it without the support of our people, who stood resolutely with us to make this see the light of the day. We also wish to express our gratitude to President Muhammadu Buhari for his leadership roles as well as the RMAFC for making this a reality.

“Let me reiterate this to the people of Kogi State that my promise to make their resources work for them is iron cast. We will build more schools, hospitals and construct more roads. We will empower our youth and women. Under my watch, we will ensure security.”

Commissioner for Information and Communication, Kinsley Fanwo, who addressed pressmen after the State Executive Council meeting, said the derivation allocation came at a time the State Government was building legacy projects across the state, stressing that the Governor would ensure “judicious use of the derivation allocation”.

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“The Governor has once again proved that he is a goal-getter with the tenacious manner he defended the interest of the state to be listed as an Oil Producing State. History will remember him for this feat,” he submitted.

State Commissioner for Finance, Budget and Economic Planning, Asiru Idris, also said the administration would continue to put in place more “people oriented projects”.

Kogi State people are elated with the full status of Kogi State as an Oil Producing State and have expressed confidence in the capacity of the Yahaya Bello Administration to deliver more democracy dividends to them.

 

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