Rejoice with Engr. Bashir Gegu on his 47th birthday anniversary
By Yahaya Idris
Political mobilisation and women’s empowerment featured prominently on Saturday as supporters, political associates, community leaders and residents of Kogi Local Government Area gathered to celebrate the 47th birthday of the Kogi State Commissioner for Solid Minerals and Natural Resources, Engr. Abubakar Bashir Gegu.
Among those who felicitated with the commissioner were Barr. Muhammed Musa Tanko Osuku, Executive Chairman of the Kogi State Civil Service Commission and political leader of Zone B, and Barr. Abdulrahman Ndakwo Tanko.
Speaking at the event, Barr. Ndakwo Tanko disclosed tha empowerment initiative involving the distribution of ₦50,000 each to 200 women drawn from the 11 wards of Kogi Local Government Area.
According to him, the gesture was designed to support women at the grassroots while also strengthening political mobilisation within the area.
He linked the initiative to support for the political activities of the All Progressives Congress (APC), including President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s 2027 re-election bid and Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo’s bid for another term.
The initiative formed part of activities marking Gegu’s 47th birthday celebration, which brought together residents and political stakeholders from across the local government and beyond.
In a further gesture, the celebrant, Engr. Bashir Gegu, added additional ₦50,000 empowerment package for 300 women, bringing the total number of women beneficiaries of the two initiatives to 500.
Gegu expressed appreciation to Barr. Tanko Osuku and Barr. Ndako Tanko for their intervention, describing the gesture as a demonstration of concern for the welfare of women and grassroots residents.
The birthday celebration also provided an opportunity for supporters and associates to commend Gegu’s role in public service and community engagement.
Gegu, who serves as Kogi State Commissioner for Solid Minerals and Natural Resources, turned 47 on September 17, 2026. His birthday has attracted congratulatory messages from political associates, government officials and community groups.
Kogi/Koton-Karfe Local Government Area is listed by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) as having 11 electoral wards and 105 polling units
The gathering consequently combined a birthday celebration with grassroots engagement, women empowerment and political mobilisation ahead of the 2027 election.