By Abah Benjamin Eneojoh
Government House, Lokoja
October 27, 2026
Kogi State Governor, His Excellency Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, on Tuesday on the Government House in Lokoja unveiled venture inspection kits produced by the State Ministry of Works, charging engineers, supervisors and different technical personnel to uphold professionalism, accountability, teamwork and security within the execution and monitoring of public infrastructure initiatives.
Governor Ododo, who described the Ministry of Works as central to the event of the state, mentioned the ministry occupies a strategic place in translating authorities insurance policies and growth plans into tangible initiatives that immediately have an effect on the lives of the individuals.
According to him, the success of any administration is carefully linked to the efficiency of its works and infrastructure sector, stressing that engineers and different civil servants have crucial roles to play in making certain that public investments ship the specified advantages.
The governor expressed appreciation to the state’s engineers, accountants, technicians, supervisors and different civil servants for his or her contributions to the continuing growth of Kogi State, noting that his nearer engagement with the workforce since assuming workplace had strengthened his confidence of their capability to deal with the state’s growth challenges.
He noticed that many civil servants possess the information {and professional} competence required to ship outcomes however want the appropriate working setting, encouragement and institutional assist to carry out optimally.
“When you work for the people, you are indirectly working for yourself. When you project your commitment, you are also projecting yourself,” the governor mentioned, urging public officers to recognise that their contributions to the state’s growth would stay a part of its historical past.
He additionally referred to as for stronger collaboration between political officeholders {and professional} civil servants, urging engineers to supply technical recommendation each time they establish higher approaches to venture execution.
He careworn that constructive engagement, mutual respect and adherence to due course of had been important to stopping avoidable errors that might have an effect on the standard, sturdiness and worth of infrastructure delivered to the individuals.
The governor described the initiative as well timed, noting that the state was working to strengthen its growth basis and enhance the supply of public companies. He expressed confidence that the standard of its workforce, mixed with higher collaboration and efficient supervision, would assist the state make additional progress.
Speaking in his capability as the Chief Security Officer of the state, he formally unveiled the reflective jackets for the safety of engineers and different personnel who routinely go to venture websites.
Earlier, the Commissioner for Works, Hon. Barr. Salami Momodu Ozigi Deedat, described the ministry as the hub of the state’s infrastructure growth, noting that the supply of roads and different public infrastructure relies upon considerably on the effectiveness of the ministry.
He mentioned the ministry had continued to pursue the completion of inherited initiatives alongside ongoing infrastructure interventions, with explicit consideration to street growth and different works meant to enhance connectivity and public companies throughout the state.
The commissioner defined that the introduction of devoted venture inspection kits was knowledgeable by the necessity to set up a transparent skilled identification for presidency engineers and inspection groups throughout website visits.
He famous that inspection personnel had usually relied on preparations offered by contractors throughout venture monitoring, including that the brand new kits would assist distinguish authorities officers from contractors and make their official tasks extra recognisable at building websites.
Hon. Ozigi Deedat inspired engineers and different related personnel to make correct use of the kits and keep common engagement with the ministry’s management to strengthen venture monitoring and supervision.
He additionally acknowledged the governor’s curiosity within the ministry’s actions, observing that common consideration to venture implementation locations accountability on officers to stay dedicated to their duties and keep the required requirements.
