By Eniola Daniel
As President Muhammadu Buhari visits Kogi State today to commission legacy projects of Governor Yahaya Bello, the Ohi of Eika, Umar MomohJimoh Opewu, has applauded the governor for the construction and furnishing of Unity House, the new palace of Ohinoyi.
The traditional ruler, who called on the people to join hands with the governor to transform the state, told reporters in his palace that the peace, as well as security of life and property in Kogi Central was as a result of the governor’s sleepless nights.
According to Opewu, since the governor assumed office, he has succeeded in checking the high rate of insecurity that bedevilled the state in the past.
His words: “Bello must be commended for the construction of the Reference Hospital, the Unity House, roads, establishment of a university and model schools across the state, as well as the deliberate efforts to unite the people across the senatorial districts.
“I have never witnessed this level of monumental and rapid development since the creation of this state. The special attention on the traditional rulers’ welfare and their involvement in the governance and security management are novel and commendable. It is not in vain that the President is coming to the state to commission some of these legacy projects amid his crowded schedule. We appreciate the President for finding time to make us proud and for his support for the governor.”
According to him, the governor has wiped away the tears of the people in so many communities, especially those who had never experienced any development project in their areas.
“The model schools, hospitals among other signature projects, will certainly provide job opportunities for the locals and beyond,” the monarch said.
Source: The Guardian
