Gov. Ododo Targets Infrastructure Deficits in Omala, Approves Two PHCs
By Abah Benjamin Eneojoh
Government House, Lokoja
October 12, 2026
Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to bridging critical infrastructure gaps in Ogodu Zone of Omala Local Government Area, with healthcare, road construction, electricity, potable water and erosion control.
The Governor gave the assurance while receiving a delegation of stakeholders from the zone at the Government House, Lokoja, where they presented the development needs of their communities.
Acknowledging the concerns raised by the delegation, Ododo assured the stakeholders that his administration would work through the appropriate government agencies and established procedures to address the challenges confronting the area.
As part of efforts to strengthen healthcare delivery, the Governor announced the approval of two primary healthcare centres for Oganaji 1 and Oganaji 2. He expressed optimism that the projects would advance once the necessary mobilisation arrangements had been concluded.
On environmental challenges, Ododo directed an immediate assessment of the erosion sites identified by the delegation to establish the extent of the damage and determine the appropriate measures required to address the situation.
The Governor also addressed concerns over inadequate electricity supply, disclosing that the proposed transmission station for Kogi East Senatorial District had received presidential approval. He added that the state government had provided land for the project, expressing confidence that its implementation would help tackle electricity challenges in the area.
To improve access to potable water, Ododo called for a comprehensive inventory of existing boreholes and an assessment of communities requiring new water facilities. He explained that the exercise would provide the necessary information to guide government interventions and ensure that areas with the greatest needs received appropriate attention.
On road infrastructure, the Governor overnor disclosed that data had already been collected on the condition of internal roads across the state as part of ongoing efforts to identify roads requiring rehabilitation and other forms of intervention.
He consequently urged stakeholders from Ogodu Zone to engage with the consultant handling the exercise to ensure that roads requiring urgent attention in their respective communities were properly documented. He explained that road projects would be executed in phases as part of the administration’s approach to addressing infrastructure needs across the state.
Earlier, the Director-General of Protocol, who hails from the area, explained that the delegation's visit was intended to express appreciation to the Governor for appointing an indigene of the zone as one of his aides and to present the development challenges requiring government intervention.
In his remarks, the Abeneche Atta Igala, HRH Capt. Yakubu Alih, appealed to the state government to give priority attention to the proposed Egume–Ofu Road, noting that its construction would improve connectivity and benefit communities across three local government areas.
The traditional ruler commended Governor Ododo for his administration’s development initiatives and appealed for sustained government attention to the infrastructure needs of the area.
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