Security: Kogi among top performing States »

The Acting Director General of National Institute for Policy and Strategic studies (NIPSS), Kuru Jos, Brigadier General Chukwuemeka Udaya has affirmed that Kogi State was listed among the performing states in the area of security and safety of it’s citizens.

He made this known on Monday in Lokoja when he led members of the Senior Executive Course (SEC) 43 who are on study tour of the state to the Government House, Lokoja.

While he attested to the governor’s positive results in security and intergration he similarly applauded the state governor for his charismatic and pragmatic leadership style since his assumption of office in 2016.

The DG particularly mentioned his gender balance and special interest in women inclusion in governance, saying it was unprecedented in the life of an administration for women to be so strategically placed as is the current practice in Kogi State.

He described NIPSS as a high-level Centre for reflection, research and dialogue where academic excellence, seasoned policy initiation, execution and citizens of mature experience and wisdom draw from all walks of life, meet to reflect and exchange ideas on the great issues of society, particularly as they relate to Nigeria and Africa within the context of a constantly changing world.

He said the fast pace of change and national development in countries across the world, especially over the past three decades, has been driven by paradigm transitions towards thinking globally and acting locally.

In his remarks, the Governor expressed gratitude to the NIPSS and applauded the institution for being a top – level body that trains individuals and organisations in areas that affect strategic policy formulation for the country.

He gave credit of the records he has achieved in the state to its citizens and others who contribute immensely to ensure his vision for the state came to light, saying they deserved credit.

The Governor said his administration mirrors the complexity of the country and the state as people from all parts of the country are parts of his cabinet and are contributing immensely to the development of Kogi State.

The Governor urged leaders from other parts of the country and the world to copy from the blueprint his administration has adopted for Kogi State to bring lasting solution to their problems.

He noted that Nigeria would be able to address its problems if citizens begin to work together and corporate with leaders to ensure solutions were found to societal problems.