Gov Bello reiterates dedication to educational advancement in Kogi as University don lauds his strides in the sector »

Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Yahaya Bello has restated his commitment to developing the educational sector in the state.

A statement by the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Hon Muhammed Onogwu quoted the Governor to have given the assurance on Friday in Lokoja when he received his former lecturers at the Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria in his office.

Governor Bello said education remained top on his priorities for the state, saying it was the sector that gave him the opportunity to govern the state hence the need to give the young ones opportunity to acquire quality education to create a better future foe them.

While further thanking the visiting lecturers for finding him worthy of the courtesy call, he assured them of his commitment to ensuring purposeful leadership for the people of Kogi State.

He said without their academic and fatherly contributions to his development, he wouldn’t have been where he is today as Governor.

The three lecturers; Prof.Usman Abubakar, Dr Benjamin Awen and Dr Ojo Ohiovi in their separate remarks described Gov Bello as a thoroughbred young man who always shows zeal and determination in all his endeavours.

Prof Usman said Governor Yahaya Bello is a proud alumnus of the university who has distinguished himself as a good product of the institution.

They urged the governor to remain focus and continue to deliver good governance to the people of Kogi State, noting that the institution was proud of his leadership as the youngest governor in the country. They prayed to God whom they said elected the Governor to continue to grant him more electoral success and good health.