Governor of Kogi State, North Central Nigeria, Ahmed Ododo on Thursday, signed seven new bills into law.
Gatekeepers News reports that by doing this, Ododo charges the people of the state to embrace the new laws to move Kogi state forward.
The Governor in his remark, described the laws as “people’s laws”, stressing that the assent to the bills is in line with his promise to lead with transparency, accountability, and the fear of God.
He noted that it will catalyze the rapid social and economic development of Kogi State as they deal with critical aspects of the lives of the people directly.
Ododo said “These laws combined together can be referred to as the People’s Acts. All the laws have a direct bearing on the lives of our people and this is the reason we are here.”
“Let it be known that under my administration, nobody is above the law.”
“This is in line with my promise to lead with the fear of God and to ensure that our resources work for the people of the state.”
He further urged the people of the state, particularly those of higher authority to embrace the new laws and be familiar with their provisions.
The new seven bills signed into law include;
A law to repeal and Re-enact the Kogi State Local Government Service Commission Law 2014 and for other matters connected therewith, 2024.
A law to repeal and Re-enact the Kogi State Scholarship Board Edict, 1998 and other matters connected therewith, 2024.
A law to establish the Kogi State Electricity Market and the Kogi State Electricity Regulatory Commission to regulate electricity generation, transmission, system operation distribution, supply, and promote access to electricity in the state through increased private sector investments or public-private partnership in grid, multi-grid, and other off-grid electricity option using renewable and non-renewable fuel sources in the state and other purposes connected therewith, 2024.
A Law to Establish the Kogi State Anti Corruption Agency and other matters connected therewith, 2024.
The Kogi State Commodity Exchange, Export Promotion and Market Development Agency Law, 2024.
The Kogi State Information Technology Development Agency Law, 2024.
The law to repeal and re-enact the Kogi State Mineral Resources Development Agency Law, 2015 and other matters connected there with, 2024.
