The Governor of Kogi State, His Excellency Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, on Sunday met with the Honourable Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy at the Federal Ministry of Finance in Abuja.
The Governor was accompanied by the Honourable Commissioner for Finance, Budget and Economic Planning, Asiwaju Asiru Idris, FCA.
The meeting focused on Federal support for Kogi State’s development priorities following the Governor’s recent visit to Kuwait. Governor Ododo briefed the Minister on the purpose of the mission and the opportunities it opened up for development cooperation, including potential engagement with the Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic Development (KFAED).
He explained that Kogi State is pursuing a phased development programme focused on water security, irrigation and agriculture, reliable energy, and mineral and industrial value addition. These priorities align with the State’s long-term development plan and are intended to expand economic activity, create jobs and improve living conditions across the State.
The Honourable Minister promised to work with the Kogi State Government to advance its development goals. His support will strengthen coordination between the State and the Federal Government as the proposed projects proceed through the required preparation, appraisal and approval processes.
Governor Ododo said the State is committed to ensuring that proposed projects are supported by sound feasibility studies, clear implementation plans and responsible fiscal management. He noted that the Kuwait discussions provide an opportunity to develop a pipeline of well-prepared projects, with financing arrangements to be determined through the appropriate technical and government reviews.
The meeting marks a further step in the Ododo administration’s efforts to build strategic partnerships that can support Kogi State’s development priorities and deliver lasting benefits for its people.
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