Kogi Govt Commences Perimeter Fencing of Confluence University, To Build Police Barrack in Okene
The Kogi State Government has begun constructing a 100-hectare perimeter fence for the Confluence University of Science and Technology (CUSTECH) in Osara and a Police Barracks in Okene. This initiative aims to enhance security in the state, following the abduction of CUSTECH students on May 9, 2024.
Hon. Abanika Taiye, the State Commissioner for Housing and Urban Development, announced the commencement of these projects while handing over the sites to contractors. He praised Governor Usman Ododo’s swift response to the abduction incident and his dedication to ensuring the safety of citizens. The perimeter fencing project is expected to be completed within 6-9 months.
Hon. Abanika Taiye also commended Governor Ododo’s efforts to make Kogi State safe through the construction of the Police Barracks in Okene, which is a hub of economic and socio-political activities in Kogi Central. The state consultant, Engr. Suleiman Kabiru, noted that the perimeter fencing would include facilities to establish a robust security architecture for the university, praising the Governor for his proactive approach to security.
The Vice-Chancellor of CUSTECH, Prof. Abdulrahaman Salawu, expressed gratitude to Governor Ododo for his prompt response to the security concerns. The contractors, RSA Global Investment Limited and MUSALIB INVESTMENT LIMITED, assured that they would complete the projects within the stipulated time frame.
