Gov Ododo Visits Ibaji, Unveils Road Design and Flags Off Wet Season Farming
By Faith Adikeh
Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo,on Sunday took his administration’s grassroots engagement to Ibaji Local Government Area, where he met with traditional rulers, community leaders, women, youths and other stakeholders.
The visit, the Governor said, was in fulfillment of his promise to stay connected to the people and assess their needs firsthand. He stressed that inclusive governance remains central to his administration’s development agenda.
A major highlight of the visit was the unveiling of the design for the proposed Ibaji Road Project Governor Ododo said the design has been completed and made available for public review to ensure the project reflects the needs of the people before construction begins.
He described the road as a priority project that will improve connectivity, ease movement of people and goods, and unlock Ibaji’s huge agricultural and economic potential when completed. He assured that the project will be executed to approved engineering standards.
As part of efforts to boost food security, the Governor also flagged off the 2026 Wet Season Farming Programme in Ibaji with the distribution of improved seedlings, fertilizers and other farm inputs to farmers across the LGA. He urged beneficiaries to use the inputs effectively to increase productivity and support the state’s food sufficiency drive.
The Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Security commended the Governor for prioritizing farmers and rural communities. He noted that the farm inputs would reduce production costs and improve yields, while the Ministry would provide technical support to ensure success.
In her remarks, Deputy Speaker of the Kogi State House of Assembly, Comfort Egwuaba, lauded the Governor for prioritizing the Ibaji road and agricultural interventions. She said the road would improve access to markets, schools and health facilities, and create opportunities for investment.
Also speaking, the incoming member representing Ibaji Federal Constituency, Victor Omale Uchola pledged continued collaboration with the state government to attract more development to the area.
Traditional rulers, women and youth groups also delivered goodwill. messages, describing the road project as a long-awaited intervention and the farm inputs as timely. They pledged their support for the Ododo administration’s development Agenda
