Kogi State governor, Alhaji Usman Ododo, has assured the legislative arm of government in the state of continued relationship and collaboration of the State Executive Council to facilitate the rapid development of the state.
The governor who gave this assurance during the second anniversary of the Eighth Assembly of the Kogi State House of Assembly in Lokoja, acknowledged that the oversight functions of the lawmakers have been both thorough and impactful.
The governor who was represented by his deputy, Comrade Joel Salifu, expressed gratitude for the collaborative spirit that has existed between the two arms of government, commending the lawmakers for upholding the independence of the legislature with honour and dignity, while equally demonstrating a readiness to synergise with the executive arm for the betterment of the state.
He emphasised that it is the calibre of leadership the people deserve.
The governor urged the lawmakers to hold the executive accountable in a manner that reflects maturity, responsibility, and a genuine commitment to transparency and good governance, noting that their dedication has significantly improved the quality of service delivery in the current administration.
He prayed that God should bestow upon the lawmakers greater zeal and a unified purpose, to continue to give their constituents better representation.
Earlier in his address, the speaker of the Kogi State House of Assembly, Hon. Aliyu Umar Yusuf, noted that the current Assembly has met all expectations over the past two years.
He urged the people to laud the legislature, as its appropriation functions have guaranteed the availability of resources for the executive to implement social programmes that benefit the entire state, affirming that the Assembly plays an integral role in the day-to-day success of the government.
He maintained that the 25 assembly members, as well as the governor and deputy, are the only elected officials at the state level entrusted with the sole responsibility of representing the citizens, revealing that all other officials are appointees.
He noted that this is the reason why the executive enjoys robust synergy with the lawmakers on all matters that promote development in the state.
