A group, Igalamela Youth Renaissance Ajaka (IYRA), has honored the Rector of Kogi State Polytechnic, Lokoja, with a prestigious service award.
The conferment of the award on Professor Salisu Ogbo Usman will take place on April 20, 2025, at Iyogbo in Igalamela/Odolu Local Government Area, Kogi State.
A statement signed by the outgoing President of IYRA, Comrade Alih Nasir Adamu, and made available to this medium, explained that the event will also feature the inauguration of the new executive members of the group.
Comrade Nasir said the award on Professor Ogbo Usman was in recognition of his highly commendable efforts in contributing to the prosperity of Igalamela/Odolu Local Government.
According to Comrade Nasir, IYRA is proud of the recipient for providing sustainable career opportunities for Igalamela/Odolu indigenes in his renowned institution of learning.
“We are celebrating Professor Ogbo Usman for being a worthy ambassador of the Igala Kingdom through his sterling performance as an outstanding Rector of Kogi State Polytechnic, Lokoja,” Comrade Nasir added.
“IYRA, as a notable organization with the objective of promoting peace and prosperity, feels highly excited to celebrate the positive contributions of Professor Salisu Ogbo Usman to the development of Kogi State.
The formal conferment of the award will take place at Jbrownson Hotel, Iyogbo, in Igalamela/Odolu Local Government Area on Sunday, April 20, 2025.
Professor Ogbo Usman, since assuming the leadership of Kogi State Polytechnic, Lokoja, has revolutionized the institution in both academics and infrastructure, earning him several awards and recognitions both within and outside Kogi State.
Edited by Ali Atabor, Editor Omanews.
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