{"id":12482,"date":"2025-02-01T08:50:48","date_gmt":"2025-02-01T07:50:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ebirareporters.com\/?p=12482"},"modified":"2025-02-01T08:50:48","modified_gmt":"2025-02-01T07:50:48","slug":"my-love-letter-to-governor-ododo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ebirareporters.com\/my-love-letter-to-governor-ododo\/","title":{"rendered":"My Love Letter to Governor Ododo"},"content":{"rendered":"
Your Excellency,<\/span><\/p>\n It has been a while since we last met; the last time was in October when I visited Lokoja for a wedding reception. You graciously served as the Father of the Day in honour of my late father-in-law, Dr. Farouk Abdulazeez. On that day, you showed your famed patience and kindness as you calmly waited for the couple, who were hours late. Your humility did not surprise me; it only deepened my admiration for you. Thank you for being who you are.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Congratulations, Your Excellency, on being the Governor of Kogi at this pivotal time. I have always maintained that Kogi State has the potential to be the wealthiest in Nigeria, and I back this assertion with data and facts. While people often say agriculture is our best option, I believe our greatest asset in Kogi is our location. All the factors of production and economic opportunities are at our fingertips. We are accessible by land, water, and rail, and I argue that focusing on a commercial airport should not be our priority at present; however, if it does materialize, it can be an added benefit. Kogi is uniquely surrounded by 10 other states, including the Federal Capital Territory. As of the last survey, 87% of transnational vehicular traffic passes through the state daily. Some of our roads are busier than Oshodi in Lagos. Additionally, we have a port in Jamata that could significantly reduce the transit time for vehicles traveling to Onne or Lagos for their goods intended for overseas shipment. Ajaokuta is home to power plants capable of energizing any venture. Over 70% of our population consists of educated youth. In Lokoja, a technical college built by Koreans can produce 50,000 technicians annually. If we seize this opportunity, we could become the most important economy in Nigeria.<\/p>\n