Kogi state Governor, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo has commended the Rector of the state Polytechnic, Lokoja, professor Salisu Usman-Ogbo for his educational excellence and innovative leadership.
Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo gave the commendation at the birthday celebration of the speaker at the Kay Galaxy Event Center in Lokoja.
The Governor who was represented by the Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Alhaji Umar Aliyu Yusuf described Professor Ogbo as a shining example of professionalism and commitment to public service.
President of the Nigeria Political Science Association and the Guest Speaker, Professor Hassan Salihu noted that there is the need to put an end to the disconnect between leaders and the led in the society.
Delivering a lecture titled “Towards Promoting a Robust Government-Citizen Relationship in Nigeria, Professor Hassan Salihu who is also from the University of Ilorin said there was the need to bridge the gap became imperative to engender trust between the government and the citizens, saying the disconnect is responsible for the low participation of people in electoral activities.
Speaking at the event, the celebrant, Professor Salisu Usman Ogbo expressed gratitude to God, family and well-wishers for the celebration, reaffirming his passion for education, community development as well as educational excellence.
The event, which brought together dignitaries, top politicians, academics, colleagues, friends and family of the celebrant also witnessed the unveiling of the Shamsudeen Usman Sickle Cell Foundation which is meant to support people living with sickle cell.
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