Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Ododo, has been honored with the Governor of the Year Award ‘2024’ Agriculture by Independent Newspapers Limited, publishers of Daily Independent Newspaper.
This recognition is a testament to his administration’s significant strides in agricultural and food security.
According to Ismaila Isah, Special Adviser on Media to the Governor, “This marks Governor Ododo’s third major award by media organizations this year alone, underscoring his commitment to food security, sustainable agricultural practices, women and youth inclusion in governance in Kogi State.”
The award reaffirms Governor Ododo’s policies aimed at empowering farmers through mechanized farming, encouraging youth and women’s participation in agriculture, and improving the agricultural value chain in the state.
Governor Ododo’s initiatives have not only boosted food production in Kogi but have also positioned the state as a key contributor to Nigeria’s agricultural sector revolution under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
