By Andrew Haruna | The Bureau News | Nigeria News Today
The Board Member of the Kogi State Utility Infrastructure Management and Compliance Agency (KUIMCA), Hon. Agada Paul, has called on residents of Olamaboro Local Government Area (LGA) to seize the ongoing voter registration exercise and secure their Permanent Voter’s Cards (PVCs) ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Speaking during a grassroots mobilisation in Ward Ogugu II, Okpo, Hon. Agada emphasised that obtaining PVCs was the only way for citizens to actively participate in governance and ensure the re-election of Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo, whose second term, he stressed, is sacrosanct.
“The power to decide the future of Kogi lies in your hands. Coming out en masse to register and collect your PVCs will not only strengthen democracy but also guarantee continuity of Governor Ododo’s people-oriented governance,” he said.
Ododo’s Achievements Across Key Sectors
Hon. Agada highlighted Governor Ododo’s landmark achievements, noting that the administration had delivered on more than 90% of its campaign promises in less than two years.
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Agriculture: Boosting food security through modern farm equipment, subsidised fertilisers, and support for smallholder farmers.
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Healthcare: Expanding access with new hospital infrastructure, medical equipment, and community health outreach programmes.
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Education: Restoration of accreditation for Medicine and Surgery at Prince Abubakar Audu University (formerly KSU) and new course accreditations at Kogi State Polytechnic, which also signed a MoU with Federal University Lokoja to commence degree programmes.
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Infrastructure, Sports & Salaries: Delivery of road projects, revitalisation of sports, and prompt payment of workers’ salaries.
According to Hon. Agada, these successes demonstrate Ododo’s commitment to inclusive governance and justify his return for a second term in 2027.
Call to INEC and Local Leaders
Hon. Agada also raised concerns about challenges affecting registration across wards, including poor telecommunications networks and logistics. He suggested that INEC train youths in biometric capturing using smartphones to reduce bottlenecks.
He commended Hon. Monday Aridaojo Anyebe, the Commissioner for Youths and Sports and leader of political appointees in Olamaboro, for his effective coordination of mobilisation efforts.
Hon. Agada urged all Kogi residents to view voter registration as a civic duty:
“Registering for your PVC is not just about supporting Governor Ododo; it is about ensuring your voice counts in shaping the destiny of our state.”
