By Abah Benjamin Eneojoh
Ealier today in Government House Lokoja, the Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, FCA, inaugurated a capacity-building workshop for World Bank project implementation units in Lokoja, emphasizing the importance of effective project management for the development of Kogi State.
In press statement issued by the Press Secretary to the Deputy Governor Mr Unubi Emmanuel, the Governor who was represented by his Deputy, Comrade Joel Salifu, highlighted the state-led initiative aimed at enhancing the performance of Project Implementation Units (PIUs) across various line ministries.
The workshop’s objective is to strengthen the capacity of Project Implementation Units to manage and monitor World Bank-assisted projects using modern digital tools for transparency and accountability.
In his words ” On behalf of my Principal, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, FCA, the Chief Servant of Kogi State, I am honored to welcome you all to this important session of our ongoing capacity-building program aimed at enhancing the performance of the World Bank Project Implementation Units across various line ministries here in Kogi State”.
“This initiative, which began last month with an in-depth assessment of our Project Implementation Units (PIUs), is being facilitated by Trendtech and will run for the next four months.This is a state-led initiative, fully supported by our administration to ensure the successful delivery of key projects that will drive the development of our dear state.” He said
“The workshop is part of a four-month capacity-building program facilitated by Trendtech, focusing on introducing tools like performance monitoring dashboards for real-time project tracking”.
Governor Ododo urged participants to apply gained skills to overcome challenges and deliver timely results. Stressing the need for projects to contribute to Kogi State’s prosperity and development through digital tools and teamwork.
He commended the State Accountant General who doubles as the state Portfolio Focal Person, and Trendtech for their initiative and robust partnership.