
Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, warmly received the Okun Area Traditional Council at his residence in Okene the council. Led by the Obaro of Kabba, His Royal Majesty, Oba Solomon Dele Owoniyi, the council expressed their deep appreciation for Governor Bello’s efforts.
Governor Yahaya Bello use the medium to extend his heartfelt congratulations to the people of Okun land and the entire Kogi State on the recognition of Kogi State University, Kabba by the National Universities Commission and other relevant tertiary education authorities. The governor said that the establishment of a university in Okun land was a great fulfillment of the age-long desire of the people.

The Obaro of Kabba said that the purpose of their visit was to appreciate the governor for his remarkable efforts in developing Okunland, particularly the establishment of a state-owned university in Kabba. Oba Solomon Owoniyi noted that the visit coincided with the holy Sallah period, and it was deemed fit to extend their heartfelt appreciation to God for using the governor as an instrument to bring Kogi State University to existence
Oba Solomon Owoniyi added that “Since the 1980s, the people of Okun have yearned for a university, but various challenges prevented its realization. However, our responsive governor, with unparalleled speed and zeal, diligently facilitated the establishment of the university through the necessary state and federal processes. we are overwhelmed with joy and gratitude for the actualization of the university, making it the 62nd state university and the 265th in the country.”
The Oba Solomon assured that Okunland people possessed a wealth of professors who would collaborate with their counterparts from other parts of the state to ensure the optimal functioning of the university.
The traditional rulers in Okunland pledged to provide an enabling environment for the smooth operation of the university.

He appealed to well-meaning Okun sons and daughters to contribute their quota towards the success of the institution.
While the Obaro acknowledged that Governor Yahaya Bello had written his name in gold in the hearts and history of every Okun person. and He promised continued support, loyalty, and alignment with the governor in his future endeavors, even beyond his tenure.
The Okun Area Traditional Council pledged unwavering loyalty to the governor and his administration and vowed to work closely with him in preparations for the next governorship election
On this note that in May, Governor Yahaya Bello, through the state executive council, announced plans for the establishment of the third state-owned university, to be located in Oakland, within the Western Senatorial district of the state