Gov Ododo Preaches Unity As Catalyst For Progress, Dev’t Of Kogi

Kogi State Governor, Usman Ododo has stressed the importance of unity in driving progress and development of the State.

Governor Ododo who stated this at the weekend at the second Okun Nation’s Summit in Kabba, emphasised that unity was essential for overcoming challenges and achieving greatness.

Represented by his Deputy, Comrade Joel Salifu, the Governor emphasised the power of one voice and the strength of a united hands in community development.

Ododo noted that his administration was committed to fostering peace and unity crucial for sustainable growth and development.

“Unity is the foundation upon which we can build a stronger, more prosperous Okun Nation. It is our greatest asset, and when we come together with one voice, there is no limit to what we can achieve.

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“When we speak with one voice and work together, we can accomplish great things. Each of us brings unique strengths and perspectives to the table, and by working together, we can overcome any obstacle on our path,” he said.

The governor commended the Okun Development Initiative for organising the summit, describing it as timely and commendable while assuring of his administration’s support and pledged to work together to build a brighter future for the people of Okun land.

Ododo charged the people of Okun to stay united, revealing his administration’s commitment to harnessing the collective strength of the people to drive progress and development in Kogi State.

Earlier in his public lecture, the Vice Chancellor of Federal University Lokoja, Professor Olayemi Akinwumi, said urged the Okun people to be united to seek collective progress and development.

Professor Akinwumi revealed that the fight for supremacy among the various dialects in the kingdom has led to the fragmentation of among the people and subsequent failure to rise above board.

Similarly, the State Security Adviser, Commander Duro Jerry Omodara Rtd., in his lecture titled, “Unity and Security: Land, Leadership, and Banditry,” said that no nation can progress without peace and security, stressing that unity is a conduit for peace and progress.

Omodara said disunity is not just a political setback, but a security vulnerability, calling on the sons and daughters of the kingdom to think Okun first, agree on shared goals, and champion the interest of the kingdom.