By Friday Idachaba, Lokoja
KOGI State Government has described Hon. James Abiodun Faleke, Member Representing Ikeja Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, as a patriotic Kogite and commended him for his unbending commitment to security and wellbeing of his home state,
Hon. Kingsley Femi Fanwo, the State Commissioner for Information and Communications, conveyed the appreciation of Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo to the Federal Lawmaker in a statement made available to newsmen on Sunday in Lokoja.
The statement described Faleke a citizen of Kogi from Ekinrin-Adde in Ijumu Local Government Area as “a patriotic Kogite who leads by example.”
Recall that Faleke recently donated a brand-new Hilux patrol vehicle to support the operations of the newly commissioned Smart Police Divisional Headquarters in Ekinrin-Adde, Ijumu LGA of the state.
The high-tech Smart Police Divisional Headquarters was facilitated by the Nigeria Police Trust Fund in collaboration with Kogi State Government to ensure security at every corner of the state through modernization and digitization security operations.
The statement said that Hon. Faleke had demonstrated what it means to place security above politics and people’s well-being above personal ambition.
“The Government of Kogi State wishes to re-echo the open commendation earlier given by His Excellency during the commissioning of the Smart Police Divisional Headquarters.
“As a Government, we appreciate the demonstrative contribution of Hon. James Faleke to the security architecture and infrastructure of the state.
This is how to lead the people with emphasis on security above politics, patriotism above scheming with the lives of our people.”
“Faleke has played key underground roles in support of intelligence, logistics, and coordination with security agencies, working quietly but effectively with the State Government to ensure lives and property are better protected in Kogi State” it said.
The government expressed confidence that Faleke’s latest intervention would significantly strengthen security not only in Ijumu but across Okunland, Kogi West, and the entire state in general.
“This is one intervention that we are sure will improve the security of Ijumu, Okunland, Kogi West, and Kogi as a whole. This is how to make an impact without playing to the gallery.
“What the people need are concrete interventions that can save lives, not selfish arrangements that protect personal interests at the expense of the people”
The Government urged political and business leaders of Kogi origin to emulate Hon. Faleke’s sense of responsibility and selfless service to the people.
Fanwo also disclosed that the Government is closely monitoring the activities of illegal miners and their collaborators, vowing that those compromising the security of the state through economic sabotage will face stiff consequences.
“We are aware of the activities of illegal miners and their enablers. Let it be known that the state will not tolerate any action that puts the lives of our people at risk. (Ends)