Kogi at 31: SDP calls for revival of Ajaokuta steel company

By Emmanuel Oloniruha

The Social Democratic Party (SDP) has called for the revival of the Ajaokuta steel company in celebration of the state’s 31st anniversary.

This is contained in a statement issued on Sunday by Mr. Samuel Ajagun, a chairmanship candidate in the 2019 Kogi local government election.

In the same vein, he advocated for a shift of power to the Kogi West Senatorial District in the state’s next governorship election.

“I call on Gov. Bello, political leaders and political parties to see the need for power to shift to Kogi West in particular for the sake of fairness and justice, and the love for the people of the zone who have always shown their support,” he begged.

Ajagun also urged the state governor to work on industrialising the state for employment opportunities.

He said that Ajaokuta steel must be revived, while Kogi Rice Mill and other industries that were heritage of the state must not be abandoned.

Ajagun called on youths in the state to embrace peace and shun violence, saying let us take our diversity as an advantage to create an enabling environment for the generation to come.

“I humbly use the occasion of this 31st anniversary to appeal to the minds of Kogi indigenes home and in the diaspora, as we reflect on our past, assess the present and plan for the future of our dear State.

“The call and the need to contribute towards the development of the Confluence State is highly germane at this crucial time.”

“I join the rest of Nigerians, Kogi State indigenes in the diaspora to congratulate the good people of Kogi State on the occasion of another year marking its creation.

“Kogi is a State laced with diversities in culture, religion and ethnicity. Yet we find beauty in our diversity and lasting peace over the years.”

NAN