By Oiza Bello
The Kogi State Government has cautioned traditional rulers across the state against the illegal allocation of land without due government approval, warning that such practices pose serious risks to the state’s future resources and security.
Governor Usman Ododo issued the warning at the palace of the Elulu of Mopa during an inspection tour of ongoing road construction and other development projects in Mopa-Mopamoru Local Government Area.
The governor stressed that indiscriminate land allocation threatens the state’s security architecture and sustainable development, asserting that his administration would no longer tolerate the practice.
He directed traditional rulers to strictly comply with established guidelines and ensure that all land allocations receive appropriate government and council consent, cautioning that defaulters risk dethronement.
Addressing residents at the palace, Governor Ododo underscored the need for collective responsibility in tackling insecurity, noting that government efforts would only yield lasting results with active community support for security agencies and sustained vigilance at the grassroots.
He commended the people of Mopamoru for their resilience and courage in resisting criminal activities, describing them as true partners in progress.
While assuring the area of continued development, the governor disclosed that all internal roads across the state had been captured in his administration’s work plan and would be executed progressively.
Speaking on behalf of the Mopamoru Traditional Council, the Elulu of Mopa, Oba Muyiwa Ibeun, said the local government area was already witnessing tangible dividends of democracy, with most township roads tarred.
He described Mopamoru as rich in human capital and hailed Governor Ododo as a reference point for good governance.
Meanwhile, Governor Ododo flagged off the construction of the 10.5-kilometre Asaya–Ogidi–Ayere road to boost commerce, ease movement, and strengthen social and economic ties among the benefiting communities.
He also commended the Kogi State Road Maintenance Agency (KOGROMA) for its diligence, noting that the project had provided a lasting solution to long-standing flooding and access challenges in the area.
The governor further inspected the ongoing construction of a triple-cell box culvert on the Olu Ezekiel–GRA link road in Mopa, as well as projects at the permanent site of the Kogi State College of Education (Technical), Mopa.
Edited by Ajifa Ainoko
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