Again, Kogi Solid Minerals Commissioner Conferred ‘Security Conscious Excellence Award’ Over His Fight Against Insecurity.
Yahaya Idris, Lokoja.
Honourable (Engineer) High Chief Abubakar Bashir Gegu, a well-known Humanitarian, Philanthropist, Commissioner for Solid Minerals and, Natural resources in Kogi State has been conferred ‘Security Conscious Excellence Award’ at his office, Ministry for Solid Minerals and natural resources Lokoja, Kogi State.
The award was Organized by Youths of Gegu in Zone C of Kogi local government under the sponsorship of Hon. Abdulmumuni Muhammed Ojallah (Chiri) councilor representing Gegu South ward, the group said the Commissioner was selected for the award for his excellence performance in securing the lives and property of his people, splendid achievement and outstanding contribution towards the innovative development in the area.
The award was handed over to Engr. Abubakar Bashir Gegu, Commissioner for Solid Minerals and natural resources by Comr. Abubakar Usman Babohi, Assistant Secretary, Koton-Karfe Development Association (KADU) for an on behalf of the entire populace of their domain.
Babohi said the Commissioner has over the years shown capacity, commitment and has been advocating for robust security approach in the area specifically nip in the bud inline with cardinal principle of the present administration led by Governor Yahaya Adoza Bello, the award winning security conscious Governor in Nigeria.
Babohi states in quotes: “On this singular occasion, we’re here to present an ward in recognition of your activeness, participation, commitment and courage towards nip in the bud security challenges in the area, particularly Gegu Beki South ward and environ.”
“We are equally here on behalf of entire people of Kogi LG ably led by our own leader and councilor representing Gegu Beki South ward, Hon. Abdulmumuni Ojallah Chiri to present an award of credence and excellence especially for your recent performance in the fight against insecurity in the area.” Babohi said.
Also speaking during the event, the councilor representing the good people of Gegu South, Hon. Abdulmumuni Ojallah Chiri, told the Commissioner that their people has collectively mandated him to organize a reception to honour their leader and Commissioner for solid Minerals and Natural resources, Engineer Abubakar Bashir Gegu for his open fight against insecurity in the area.
According to Chiri, the people of the area now sleep with their two eyes close following the recent onslaught to the Kidnappers den in the forest by Engineer Bashir Gegu and his brother, Hon. Rilwan Bala Ette with support of hunters and vigilante officers abd therefore leading to a successful operation ever in history of the council.
Chiri while congratulating Engineer Bashir Gegu for his conferment, described him as a detribalised Honcho political leader whose interest is always on how to develop and take Kogi LG to the promise land.
He commended the people of Kogi LG for placing their trust in their leaders and assured of more dividends. He said.
In his welcome addressed, the Hon. Commissioner for solid Minerals and natural resources, Engineer Bashir Gegu, made a very serious observation that the award may not be possible without recognizing his benefactor and Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Yahaya Adoza Bello for his tireless efforts in curbing insecurity in the country.
The youth friendly and accessible Commissioner explained that Kogi is bordering 10 states of the federation which shows such commitment is as same as curbing insecurity challenges in the entire nation.
The Commissioner took them along memory lane over unfortunate incident which occurred on one Mr. Chucks, a business mogul who was killed along Kogi/Abuja road by these daredevils.
He said the Governor has made security of lives and properties as his 1st agenda and hence to reciprocate such gesture.
He thanked the youth of Kogi LG particular that of Kogi and entire zone C for finding him worthy for this honour, saying it would spur him to do more.
“I’m delighted to receive this prestigious award. This is an award not only for me but recognition of our team’s collective hard work towards achieving excellence in development’ education, security, health”, said Engineer Bashir Gegu.
Global Times Nigeria report that the occasion held inside the office of the Hon. Commissioner with representatives from various wards in attendance.
Highlight of event presentation of awards of excellence and credence to Hon. Commissioner for solid Minerals and natural resources, friends, well-wishers and political associates of the Commissioner were present during the most attended event.
Those in attendance include, Comr. Abubakar Usman Babohi, KADU Assistant Public Relations Officer, Comr. Mohammed Ohikwo, Comr. Musa NASS, Kutepa (Dan Talba Daudu Of Girinya), Comr. M.J Muhammed KKF.
Others include, Hashim Halidu Gegu, Yusuf Yabaya, Umar Moses and many others.
