A Kogi State born technocrat Dr. Patrick Adebola has applauded the working visit of President Bola Tinubu to the state and rejoiced with Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo, his deputy, Elder Joel Oyibo, and all indigenes of the state on the first anniversary of the governor in office.
Adebola who is the Executive Director, ED, Cocoa Research Institute of Nigeria, CRIN, commended Ododo administration for working round the clock to improve human resources and infrastructure in the Confluence State, the fruits of which he described as visible to all in the state and beyond.
He listed timely payment of salary, implementation of the minimum wage, payment of the West African Examination Council, WAEC fees, and bursary awards, road constructions, and prompt attention to ecological problems as part of the positives that herald the Ododo stewardship and urged him to remain focused on his style of uniting the people through purposeful leadership.
“I am delighted to say that just as President Tinubu is restoring hope back in Nigeria through his transformation agenda, Ododo has not left anyone in doubt about his preparedness for leadership. The first year was a very promising start. He has prioritised security, education, welfare, and social investment programs.
“His dedication to infrastructure development at the newly established Kogi State University, Kabba, is a game changer, especially for the area and the entire state.
“One will like to see more activities in agriculture since it is the main occupation of our people. The administration should also look at the solid minerals subsector as a veritable means of industrialising the state.
Adebola, a global award winner in plant genetics and agriculture research, called for sustained support for the government’s efforts to invigorate the economy.
