Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, has inspected ongoing projects under the Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (ACReSAL) initiative in Ankpa Local Government Area of the state.
During the visit, the Governor reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to development, praising the contractor, Mothercat Nigeria Limited, for their professionalism and efficiency.
The ACReSAL projects inspected includes a road construction contract that is currently in its 11th month and has reached 80% completion. This project is expected to not only improve infrastructure but also boost security and agricultural productivity by easing access to farmlands.
In addition to the project inspection, Governor Ododo commissioned several community development projects executed by Hon. Abdullahi Ibrahim Halims, the federal lawmaker representing the constituency.
These projects span across water, education, and infrastructure initiatives, which the Governor described as critical to reducing the burden on the state government and aligning with his administration’s development agenda.
Governor Ododo expressed deep appreciation to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his strong support to Kogi State through the ACReSAL project.
He also commended Hon. Halims for his grassroots-oriented leadership and contributions to development projects, stating that his efforts are reducing the workload of the state government.
The Governor assured stakeholders that he is fully aware of the challenges faced by the people and will continue to monitor all projects to ensure quality delivery and value for public funds.
He reiterated his commitment to addressing developmental needs in the area, demonstrating his administration’s dedication to harnessing the benefits of ACReSAL for Kogi State’s development.