Nigerians expressed anger at Kogi State Governor Usman Ododo's list of achievements in his first 100 days
Ododo, who became governor on January 27, 2024, listed his meeting with National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, as one of his accomplishments in the first 100 days of his governorship
The accomplishments were categorized in governance, agriculture, education, healthcare, and general information areas
The list was accompanied by the caption, 'We will continue to do more for the good people of Kogi State. God Bless Kogi State. God Bless the Federal Republic of Nigeria.'
The 42-year-old also listed his first courtesy visit by Ife-Olukotun Community, participation in the meeting of Progressive Governors Forum in Abuja, and joint meeting of the Governors of Kogi, Ondo, Taraba with the Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Abubakar Kyari, as his achievements in his first 100 days in office as governor.
Other achievements he included were the announcement of the first set of appointments on the first day in office, Home Coming of His Excellency to a Grand Reception in Okene, Screening/Swearing-in of New Commissioners and Senior Aides to the Governor, Launch of the Metropolitan Quick Response to Sustain the tempo of fight against threats of insecurity in Lokoja Metropolis, and Distribution of 105 Operational Vehicles and 42 Motorcycles to Vigilante Services for Community Policing.
Others are Designated and Cleared Over 8000 Hectares of Farmland For the New Farming Season, Conducted a Census of Genuine Farmers in the State to determine the farmers to benefit from government subsidies and interventions, Segregated the State into Sectors for Different Crop Production, Creating Strategies to store farms produce across the State, committed to sign up as the Single Largest off Taker of Agricultural Produce from Farmers in the State, Committed to sign up as the Single Largest off Taker of Agricultural Produce from Farmers in the State.
The governor also listed as accomplishments, Payment of External Examination Fees for all Kogi State Students for WAEC and JAMB, Payment of All Outstanding fees to all Students’ Association and Youth Organisations in the State, Embarked on the Training of teachers in Kogi State Public Schools, Deployed new set of Teachers Recruited by the Kogi State Government, amongst others.
Nigerians who responded to the list criticized the governor for delivering a poor performance since taking office.
Unwana Assam tweeted as @Unwannassam1 asked if the achievements listed were real and could be verified.
Timilehin Salami called the list laughable, saying it was as good as nothing.
'This is laughable to be honest. Don’t you have shame? It’s better for you not to post anything than this shameless post. God help Kogi,' he stated
Count Lucinho Nefaria tweeted as @CountLuchino ridiculed the governor for not listing his alleged effort in stopping his predecessor, Yahaya Bello’s, arrest by operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission when they stormed his Abuja residence.
The person addressed as 'Your Excellency' was reminded of a significant achievement: allegedly preventing the EFCC from arresting their boss, Yahaya Bello. The tweeter mentioned that this is also an important accomplishment and expressed blessings for Kogi, their boss Yahaya, and himself.
