Kogi State Government House - In a groundbreaking move, His Excellency, Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo, has launched the Governance Delivery Unit (GDU), a pioneering initiative aimed at transforming the state's governance structure.
Priority Areas of Focus
Strategic Planning and Prioritization: Aligning resources with immediate needs and long-term vision.
Performance Management and Monitoring: Establishing clear metrics for progress assessment.
Project Management and Coordination:
Seamless execution for meaningful contributions.
Problem Solving and Issue Resolution:
Confronting challenges head-on.
Reporting and Accountability:
Fostering transparency and accountability.
Stakeholder Engagement and Communication:
Effective collaboration.
Capacity Building and Training:
Enhancing skills and competencies.
Innovation and Improvement: Embracing change.
Data Analysis and Evidence-Based Decision Making: Informed decisions.
Resource Mobilization and Allocation:
Optimizing resources.
Policy and Program Evaluation: Continuous evaluation.
The GDU's establishment is a testament to Governor Ododo's commitment to excellence and resilience in governance. With the support of renowned partners like PWC, the state is poised for unprecedented growth and development.
Stakeholders' Engagement
The stakeholders' meeting, declared open by Mrs. Folashade Arike Ayoade, Secretary to the State Government, brought together top government officials, including the Commissioner for Finance, Auditor-General, Chief Economic Adviser, permanent secretaries, Special Advisers, and Senior Special Assistants.
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"Posterity will indeed remember His Excellency for fostering a governance structure that will resonate through generations to come." - Amb. Olusiji Aina, Ph.D., Coordinator, Governance Delivery Unit.
Next Steps
The GDU will work tirelessly to ensure the ambitions of the 32-year developmental agenda are met. We invite all stakeholders to join hands in building a better future for Kogi State.
Yahaya Shehu Ahmed (Lashek)
Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Digital Media
