Kogi East Seeks Additional Local Government Areas

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Iliyasu S. Yahaya
Unity Star Tv Africa
Abuja, Nigeria.

A Committee of concerned and committed elders from Kogi East who has been advocating for the creation of Okura state, led by Chief Robert Audu, has taken another significant step forward in its quest for the creation of additional local government areas.

The committee presented a memorandum to the National Assembly today, seeking consequential legislation for the creation of additional local government areas from the existing ones in Ankpa, Bassa, Dekina, Ibaji, Idah, Igalamela, Ofu, and Omala.

Accompanying Chief Audu were other notable members of the committee, including Dr. Yakubu Ugwolawo, DG Difri, Alfa Ibn Mustapha, and Hon. Salihu Ameh.

The memorandum was received and acknowledged by the National Assembly, marking a crucial milestone in the journey towards the demand ofthecommittee. It is worth noting that the local government areas in question were initially created by Prince Abubakar but were later abolished. The committee is now seeking to reactivate these local governments through legislation.

This development has sparked optimism among supporters of the Okura state creation, who believe that it will pave the way for the realization of their dream.

As the process unfolds, the committee and stakeholders will be closely watching the National Assembly’s response and the subsequent steps that will be taken to bring the dream of the creation of Okura state and the activation of more local government to reality

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Iliyasu S. Yahaya Founder, Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer Unity Star TV Africa (UStv Africa) Limited Alh. Iliyasu S. Yahaya is a Nigerian broadcast journalist, media entrepreneur, documentary producer and Pan-African advocate. He is the Founder, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Unity Star TV Africa (UStv Africa), a Pan-African digital television network dedicated to promoting African history, culture, education, governance, business, tourism and sustainable development. With many years of experience in journalism and media production, he has built UStv Africa into a respected platform that tells authentic African stories and gives a voice to Africans across the continent and the diaspora. He holds academic qualifications in journalism and media studies, including postgraduate training from the International Institute of Journalism (IIJ), Abuja, and has participated in professional media development programmes focused on digital journalism, broadcasting and public communication. As a journalist, Alh. Iliyasu has reported extensively on national politics, governance, security, the judiciary, education and socio-economic development. Under his leadership, UStv Africa has expanded its coverage to include documentaries, exclusive interviews, cultural heritage programmes, educational content and international affairs. He is committed to strengthening African identity through responsible journalism, preserving indigenous cultures, promoting peace and unity, and creating opportunities for African voices to be heard on the global stage. Beyond broadcasting, he continues to build strategic partnerships with national and international institutions to promote quality journalism, public enlightenment and sustainable development across Africa. "Our mission is simple: to tell Africa's story through African eyes, inspire positive change, and connect the continent with the world."
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