Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi State

As part of the activities marking this years press week, the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ) kogi state council has concluded plans to induct , Governor Yahaya Bello as its grand patron for his contributions to the growth of the council.
Just as the wife of the governor Hajia Rashidat Bello will lead the members of the council on a visit to the Margaret Ohiani motherless Babies home , Zango Daji at the outskirt of lokoja on tuesday 22nd November 2016 .
This was contained in a press release signed by the Assistant Secretary of the 2016 press week Committee , Mike Abuh which was made available to journalists in Lokoja , kogi state capital.
According to Abuh, some of the activities to mark this year’ s press week include a day set for the members of the National Assembly from the state to showcase their stewardship while the speaker of the state House of Assembly Hon.Umar Imam will take his turn to discuss the prospects and challenges facing the House under his leadership.
In the same vein, there would be workshops , physical fitness walk, blood donation and public lecture to spike the event.
“The weeklong event would climax with the launching of a special publication, titled ; “New Direction” which details the sectorial achievements of the Bello administration. The council will also give recognition to some distinguished individuals in their chosen fields as a mark of honour to spur others to contribute their quota to the development of the state.” The statement noted.
While calling on all kogi sons and daughters to join hands to build a state of our dreams, the statement indicate that the event will hold at Reverton Hotels, Lokoja from 22nd November ~~29th November 2016, urging advertisers and well wishers to send in their congratulatory messages in the New Direction Magazine which it described as a reference for archival material for posterity.