Tailoring too many words or explanations to prove a point when writing about good people is not necessary. A simple mention of their name is all that is required because a good name is everything.
As a result, whenever the name Dr. Salisu Usman Ogbo is mentioned, it signifies success, growth, development, and philanthropy. The name is synonymous with anything beneficial to humanity. This is one of the key men with whom Governor Yahaya Bello is successfully building the state. You do not need to go verify it; simply Google it.
By now, Nigerians and the rest of the world would have realized that Bello’s unexpected emergence as governor of Kogi State in 2015 was completely the work of God. It seemed as if the north-central state could not undergo comprehensive reformation unless the old third-rate leadership was completely replaced. As a result, Bello divinely emerged, paving the way for a new generation of visionary leaders such as Dr. Ogbo, whose name has become the only name in the mouth of the people whenever the state’s academics or education affairs are being talked about.
Yahaya Bello’s eagle eyes in spotting fit with wit individuals and entrusting them with appropriate positions may be difficult to explain. However, the appointment of Ogbo as Rector of Kogi Poly was not unexpected. While at Kogi State University, now Prince Audu Abubakar University, the unusual teacher had a towering name. And, just as a golden fish has no hiding place in the river, he was called upon.
The governor appointed the distinguished doctor to the deserving position of acting rector on April 7, 2020, there, Ogbo found a platform to fly above all imaginations.
Today, all doubts have been dispelled, and all side talks have been put to rest. His accomplishments have put to rest any doubts about his capacity, with glory to the governor. But let us not dwell on the past.
Dr. Ogbo, as rector of Kogi State Polytechnic, is more or less the leading figure in the Kogi education sector, working tirelessly to supplement the governor’s legacies.
Kogi now has one of the best education systems in terms of structures, student welfare, safety, academic standards, and so on, thanks to policies and painstaking paperwork by people like Dr. Ogbo with the support of Governor Bello.
Ogbo’s Kogi Poly is highly rated in Webometric’s most recent ranking of academic institutions in Nigeria. The Management of Webometric, a leading Spain-based Institutions ranking organization, stated that four ranking factors were used while shedding light on the ranking criteria: openness, impact, presence, and excellence. Kogi Poly easily surpassed many well-known institutions thanks to their criteria because those components are ingrained in governor Bello’s governance model.
Those who knew Ogbo previously knew that Yahaya Bello had picked the best hand when his confirmation as Rector made headlines in 2021.
In recognition of Ogbo’s contributions to the state’s development, Ata of Igala bestowed a chieftaincy title on him based on his accountable achievements. Such titles are not for coming people in Igala land.
Ogbo is one of the governor’s reliable allies, and his appointment remains a legacy the governor is leaving behind even as he leaves office months from now.
In the last count of milestone achievements of rector Ogbo, the pragmatic leader was credited with over 66 solid projects stemming from physical facility development and renovation, administrative reforms and expansion, academic advancement and quality assurance, student welfare, the provision of vehicles, as well as security.
For Governor Bello, no room for mediocrity in any sector. Hence, Ogbo cannot be left behind in an administration whose only mission is to rescue and rebuild the state.
Now that Kogi Poly is rebuilt and the education system of Kogi has been reformed, we Kogites are still expectant of greater things Dr. Ogbo would do for the people in the nearest future if a greater opportunity is given, God’s willing.
