Ododo, Speaker Hail Former Governor Bello At 50

Kogi State governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo, and the speaker of the state House of Assembly, Hon Aliyu Umar Yusuf, have extended heartfelt felicitations to former governor of the state, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, on his 50th birthday.

Governor Ododo, in his tribute to the former governor, described his 50th birthday anniversary as a milestone worthy of honour and reflection in celebration of a man whose journey in leadership has been defined by courage, transformation, and lasting impact on the lives of many individuals and communities across Kogi State and Nigeria.

According to the Special adviser on Media to the Governor, Ismaila Isah, former Governor Yahaya Bello made history in 2016 as the youngest governor in Nigeria and the youngest to lead Kogi State, ushering in what has become a model for building a new generation of leadership in Kogi politics.

“Our leader, Governor Yahaya Bello, came as the pathfinder of the future. He built a system where sons and  daughters of anybody could aspire for positions of influence; where streets once forgotten became pathways to leadership; I am here today as the Chief Servant of Kogi State and a living testament to that philosophy,” he said.

According to him, Bello’s administration shattered traditional political glass ceilings by offering opportunities to the youth and women across wards and local government areas, regardless of status or background.

The speaker of Kogi State House of Assembly, Hon Aliyu Umar Yusuf, has congratulated the immediate past governor of the state, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, on his 50th birthday.

In a statement signed and made available to journalists by his chief press secretary, Yabagi Mohammed, the speaker described Bello as a revolutionary leader who is passionate about the state’s development.

He noted that as a governor, Alhaji Yahaya Bello ensured total overhaul of all sectors in the state and ensured equitable distribution of development.

He particularly applauded the former governor for his bravery in making decisions for the good of the state and his commitment to implementing his policies, which are beginning to improve the lot of the citizens.

He said the former governor’s collaborative efforts with the Assembly, which succeeded in creating agencies, commissions, and boards, have resulted in the emergence of vehicles for employment generation, improved infrastructure, and economic diversification for Kogi State.