The Federal Government is considering measures to tackle the menace of flood along the Ganaja exis in Kogi state, Rep. Sani Egidi Abdulraheem has said.<\/p>\n
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Sani Egidi Abdulraheem (APC- Kogi) disclosed this to newsmen at the inauguration of SEA Youth Vanguard, marking Gov. Yahaya Bello\u2019s 48th Birthday on Sunday in Lokoja.<\/p>\n
The lawmaker, representing Ajaokuta Federal constituency, said proposals for the construction of a flyover on the flood prone area was before the Federal Government.<\/p>\n
The Lawmaker lamented the hardships always encountered by motorists and commuters once there was a flood in Kogi State.<\/p>\n
Abdulraheem said, \u201cWe are aware of the sufferings and hardship being encountered by motorists and commuters along Ganaja road in flooding periods and doing all we could to address it as quickly as possible.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cThe Federal Government and Kogi Government are awaiting the design from the federal work ministry for work to start there.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis issue of flooding affecting roads is going to be included in the motion in the House for palliative in respect of the removal of oil subsidy.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis is because blockages of roads by flooding is a serious challenge that should be addressed as well for the growth and development of Kogi State and Nigeria as a whole, \u201d he said.<\/p>\n
He also said that with the removal of the petrol subsidy, Ajaokuta Steel Complex should be completed to help shore up the revenue base of the nation and open up employment opportunities for the teeming youths.
\nThe lawmaker explained that the choice of June 18 for the inauguration of the vanguard was in commiseration of Gov Yahaya Bello\u2019s birthday as a vibrant youth with laudable leadership qualities.<\/p>\n
\u201cIn fact, the youth are preparing a bill to present to the State House of Assembly to set June 18 as \u201cKogi Youths Leadership Day\u201d in celebration of Bello for his outstanding performance and leadership qualities.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe governor has done the Nigerian youth proud as a youth; he has been able to transform Kogi State. We want to celebrate him every year on June 18, \u201d he said.<\/p>\n
Earlier during the occasion, Kogi Chairman, National Youths Council, NYC, Usmam Samuel, described Gov Bello as \u201cthe pride of youths\u201d, having done well in the economic growth and development of Kogi.<\/p>\n
Also, Saidat Oziohu, Special Adviser, SA, to the governor on Grassroots, poured encomiums on Bello for the opportunities he opened to women to participate in politics in the state.<\/p>\n
Youths from Youth Ambassadors and Hon SEA Vanguard for Ododo Yibo 2023, staged a walk for Bello from the State NUJ Secretariat to NTA roundabout, with placards of various inscriptions.<\/p>\n
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