By 𝘽𝙖𝙗𝙖𝙟𝙞𝙙𝙚 𝙊𝙗𝙖𝙛𝙚𝙢𝙞
A sincere and sensible federal or state government must recognise how crucial and sensitive the local government system is to grassroots development, information dissemination, rumour control, security monitoring, quality leadership development, and strategic political engagement.
Grassroots development should percolate through local government authorities down to the base of the governance chain. This is why many have continued to advocate for capable and visionary leadership at the local government level. Some schools of thought even argue that those truly committed to leadership and development should seek office at the local level, not necessarily at the state or federal tiers.
In a heartening move, Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to grassroots development by distributing operational vehicles to the 21 local government chairmen across Kogi State.
This strategic investment is aimed at enhancing mobility and administrative efficiency, equipping local governments to deliver services more directly and effectively to the people. It reflects a broader agenda of strengthening democratic governance and deepening development at the grassroots.
Local governments are charged with delivering essential services to citizens—tasks that simply cannot be accomplished without the proper tools. With these vehicles, local government chairmen are now better positioned to respond swiftly to community needs, monitor projects efficiently, and maintain a strong presence within their councils.
Governor Ododo’s gesture is more than symbolic. It is a deliberate, pragmatic step toward bridging the gap between government and the governed—ensuring that the dividends of democracy are felt in every ward, village, and community across Kogi State.
𝑩𝒂𝒃𝒂𝒋𝒊𝒅𝒆 𝑶𝒃𝒂𝒇𝒆𝒎𝒊 𝒊𝒔 𝑺𝑺𝑨 𝑮𝒓𝒂𝒔𝒔𝒓𝒐𝒐𝒕𝒔 𝑬𝒏𝒈𝒂𝒈𝒆𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕 (𝑾𝒆𝒔𝒕) 𝒕𝒐 𝑮𝒐𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒏𝒐𝒓 𝑨𝒉𝒎𝒆𝒅 𝑼𝒔𝒎𝒂𝒏 𝑶𝒅𝒐𝒅𝒐
