Kogi Commissioner, Engr. Bashiru Gegu, Receives Fellowship Award for Outstanding Contributions »

Engr. Bashiru Gegu, the Kogi State Commissioner for Solid Minerals and Natural Resources, has been conferred with the Fellowship of the Nigerian Korea Friendship Institute of Vocational Education, the highest award of the institute since its inception.

The award is in recognition of Engr. Gegu’s outstanding contributions to vocational education and his commitment to empowering young people with skills and vocational training.

Prof. Moses Atakpa, Chairman of the Governing Council of the Institute, described Engr. Gegu as a rare personality with a passion for improving lives and a rare breed politician who sees politics as a service.

He added that Engr. Gegu’s achievements are a testament to his dedication to public service, engineering, and entrepreneurship.

He praised him for facilitating the construction of an ultra-modern referral hospital, provided scholarships and empowerment grants, and implemented clean-water projects and job opportunities to improve the lives of many.

The Commissioner he added has also demonstrated exceptional leadership skills, earning him recognition and accolades from his peers and superiors, including Former Governor Yahaya Bello, who awarded him the title Sarkin Yaki.

In his remarks, Dr. Williams Charles acknowledged that Engr. Bashiru Gegu has justified his impact, by touching lives in many positive ways.

He equally acknowledged the support of the Commissioner in giving mean to their existence, described Engr. Gegu as best amongst equals, a mentor to many young people, inspiring them through his commitment to community service and youth empowerment.

He commended Engr. Gegu for playing key roles in shaping Kogi State’s economic future through his work in the Ministry of Solid Minerals and Natural Resources, securing dozens of mining licenses, and procuring heavy-duty equipment.

In his acceptance speech, Engr. Bashiru
said his life philosophy is encapsulated in the quote; “The essence of living is to help each other. If you cannot help, don’t hurt each other.”

He said his guiding principle reflects his commitment to serving humanity and promoting peace and development, praised former Gov Yahaya Bello for finding him.

He also said the present administration of Gov. Usman Ahmed Ododo has sustained the legacies of former Gov Bello, described the administration of Gov. Ododo as the best thing to have happened to the State since it creation.

He said the fellowship award will spur him in doing more for humanity, pointing out that he remains irrevocably committed to the ideals of the Gov. Ododo’s administration in make life meaningful for the citizens.

He praised the present administration of Gov. Usman Ahmed Ododo for sustaining the legacies of former Gov. Bello and described the administration as the best thing to have happened to the State since its creation.

Engr. Gegu’s achievements include:

Facilitating the construction of an ultra-modern referral hospital in Gegu Beki
Providing scholarships and empowerment grants to students and women
Implementing clean-water projects and job opportunities to improve the lives of many
Donating transformers to electrify rural communities
Restoring honor and dignity to custodians of the people’s heritage through the upgrading of traditional stools
Securing dozens of mining licenses and procuring heavy-duty equipment

Engr. Bashiru Gegu is a remarkable individual who has made significant contributions to his community and beyond. His dedication to public service, engineering, and entrepreneurship has earned him recognition and respect.