Gov Yahaya Bello presents ambulances, fire fighting vans to all LGAs, gives judges, legislators SUVs
Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi State has presented 25 ambulances to all the local government areas of the state and some tertiary institutions as well as fire fighting vans to the state's Fire Service in Lokoja. These were part of efforts to further aid the smooth functioning of the state’s health sector adjudged as one of the best in the country currently, in line with the State government's prioritisation of the sector and to enable quicker handling of emergencies. The Governor also presented 40 SUV cars and four Hilux vans to the state’s lawmakers and judges at a brief ceremony on Friday, in Lokoja, the state capital. Governor Bello stressed that the autonomy granted to the legislature and Local Government was geared towards service delivery, noting that the Judiciary, Legislature and Local Governments had enjoyed their autonomy under his administration. He said, "Today we can boost of a reference specialist hospital in Okene, that has been adjudged the best in Sub Sah...