THE Kogi state governor, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, has been recognised over his efforts at tackling insecurity and other vices in the state.
He has therefore been selected as one of the recipients of the 2017 Elegance Recognition Award for Africa by the London based newspaper outfit; The Elegance Magazine
The publisher of the magazine, Ms Lady Chilel Sarr, in a press statement made available to newsmen in Lokoja, the state capital on Tuesday, said the governor’s tactical approach to tackling insecurity and broaden communication of government activities earned him the award.
“May I use this opportunity to congratulate you on your achievements within this short time in office. The quality of leadership and your style of governance and security you adopted in the administration of Kogi State is a model to other state of Nigeria.
“It is in view of this efforts, that Elegance Magazine nominate you for the Security and Press Freedom award in view of your efforts at curbing kidnapping, and other violent crimes in the state. And making policies stay at the corridor of the masses through effective communication with the people of the state.
“Your Excellency, you are one of the few with huge success stories. Your achievements as business man, politician and governor of Kogi State; speak volume about the success in Africa”.
Elegance Magazine is a pan – Africa Magazine published in London and circulating in USA, Canada, and eight Africa countries.
It would be recalled that prior to the advent of the present administration in the state, Kogi was always in the news for insecurity. But the Governor has made appreciable impact in restoring security to the Confluence State.
When contacted for comments, the Director General on Media and Strategy to the Governor, Kingsley Fanwo confirmed the award.
“The administration of Alhaji Yahaya Bello has recorded giant strides in education, healthcare, agriculture, infrastructures and job creation. We are on track to delivering development to the state through our New Direction Agenda. His Excellency will continue to ensure progress in the state as well as enthrone an effective civil service which is capable of helping his administration change Kogi State from hopelessness to prosperity”.
Fanwo said the administration of Bello would remain focused despite the deliberate attempts to distract it.
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