Ahmed Usman Ododo

Ahmed Usman Ododo (born 7 February, 1982) is a Nigerian accountant and politician who has served as the governor of Kogi State since 2024. He is a member of the All Progressives Congress. Quotes Our government shall hit the ground running with people-oriented projects that will focus on the wellbeing of our people Their blood will not be shed in vain. We will not rest until those behind this heinous crime are tracked down, apprehended, and brought to justice. about the fallen heroes I also served Kogi State under the leadership of my boss, mentor and leader, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, who further showed me, in practical terms, how to serve humanity using the platform of government. Service to humanity is the number one motivation. I was brought up by my grandmother who taught me service to humanity. So, all I need to do is to build on what he has done and expand it. I was with him when the magical development was going on, and I understand how to take it forward. I can say we are ready. Kogi isn’t difficult to govern. We were made to believe so in the past until GYB came to demystify that. Our people want peace and development, they want good schools and good hospitals. It is quite laughable and I usually don’t see some of these things. I do not attune my mind to issues like that. As the Auditor General for Local Councils, it is my responsibility to ensure that the councils comply with the Audit Law We are emboldened by the plans we have and the gains of the past few years. Security is also very key, and Kogites are already used to a governor who sees security as the number one priority. He has started a robust Health Insurance Scheme that has made Medicare cheaper and more accessible. We have a framework in place. Kogites are interested in knowing if I can continue with the legacies of GYB. He has started landmark projects by building well-equipped schools and hospitals across the state. On the inability of local councils to pay full salaries, it started a long time ago. But to a large extent, the Staff Verification Exercise has removed a number of unintended beneficiaries from the local government payrolls. We have achievements to campaign with. I respect those who are contesting with me. But they know APC will win. Since my emergence as the flag bearer of our great party, I have embarked on consultations with Kogi leaders across party lines. I have also embarked on reconciliatory moves to ensure we are all on the same page. My agenda is to develop the entire state and to provide quality leadership. This is in consonance with the dreams of all Kogites. I have said before that I won’t play the ethnic card. I didn’t join the race because I am from a particular part of the state The allegations against the state government and our party that we are sponsoring violence are reckless and untrue. External links Category:1982 births Category:Living people