The Kogi State House of Assembly has approved the request by Governor Yahaya Bello to borrow the sum of Three billion naira to fund NG-CARES, projects in the state.
The approval followed the consideration of the letter sent to the Assembly by Governor Bello requesting the house to approve the said amount for the funding of world bank assisted projects through the Nigeria Covid Nineteen Action Recovery And Economic Stimulus NG-CARES.
The Speaker, who read the letter of the Governor said the facility would be taken from zenith bank and repayment would be done on monthly basis from the state allocation on Frontline charge.
Meanwhile, the House has confirmed the appointment of Dr Zakari Usman as Commissioner designate.
Dr Usman who was the immediate past Chief Medical Director of the Kogi State Hospital Management Board was asked to take a bow and go.
In the meantime the St Charles old boys association has congratulated Doctor Zakari Usman on his confirmation as commissioner designate.
The Lokoja chapter chairman of the association Onuche Friday Omachi stated shortly after witnessing the confirmation of Doctor Zakari Usman at the State assembly, Lokoja.
He appreciated Governor Yahaya Bello for finding one of their own in the person Doctor Zakari Usman worthy to serve as commissioner in the state.
He said the school was proud to have produced Doctor Zakari Usman and was confident he would deliver on his assignment .
In the meantime the Assembly has confirmed the appointment of the clerk of the assembly Mr. Chogudo Sule Ahmed as substantive clerk having been found worthy and discharged the responsibilities of his office.
The clerk had been on acting capacity since his appointment in the last six months.
