Governor Ahmed Ododo of Kogi State has reaffirmed his commitment to infrastructural development, assuring immediate intervention on the Takete-Ide-Amuro-Ayede Amuro road in Mopamuro Local Government Area.
Ododo gave the assurance through his representative, Dep. Gov. Joel Salifu, at the 2025 Takete-Ide Day Celebration, held in the community on Saturday.
The governor described Takete-Ide as a land rich in culture, human resources, and heritage, commending the community for its unity and self-help development initiatives.
Takete-Ide is the hometown of the state commissioner for information and communication, Kingsley Fanwo, whom the governor described as “a committed and visionary leader.
“The Ministry of Works has completed assessments, and major construction work is set to commence on the Takete-Ide-Amuro-Ayede Amuro road,” the governor noted.
He assured that the Kogi State Road Maintenance Agency has been directed to make the road motorable through grading and filling with laterite.
He also assured the state Government’s support for the completion of the Traditional Ruler’s Palace Project.
On the remodelling of Government Day Secondary School and GYB Health Centre, which is ongoing, he assured that the furniture has been approved for the school.
The governor emphasised strengthening grassroots security through the recruitment of local hunters and Vigilante Service members.
Ododo further highlighted ongoing projects in Takete-Ide, including benefits from the AGILE programme, which has empowered youths and schoolgirls.
He reiterated his administration’s resolve to empower youths and enhance security at the community level.
”We will continue to support Takete-Ide’s developmental efforts aimed at preserving the cultural heritage”. He added.
The event was attended by top government officials, traditional rulers, and prominent sons and daughters of Takete-Ide.
Dignitaries included Commissioners Timothy Ojoma, Monday Anyebe, Special Advisers to the Governor, and Chairman of Mopamuro LGA, Ademola Bello, among others.
