A house belonging to Kogi state government in the highbrow area of Abuja, Central Business District which the project was initiated by the former Gov. Idris Wada has been sold by the outgoing governor Bello in an undisclosed billions of naira to FIRS. The foundation laying ceremony had dignitaries such as the then Vice President Namadi Sambo, former governor of the state Prince Abubakar Audu and other dignitaries were all present on the 27th May 2014.
The land was given to the Kogi state government about 29 years ago but was about 20years when the then governor Wada started the multi billion naira project near completion.
His Excellency Namadi Sambo then said that Abuja is a symbol of Nigeria’s unity and strength and called on state governments led by Wada to strengthen the unity and cooperation by establishing a string of liaison offices in the capital city.
He also urged state governments to emulate Kogi State in achieving infrastructural development for the benefit of citizens.
The then Kogi State Governor, Captain Idris Ichalla Wada said that the foundation laying of the Kogi House had underscored the new branding of the State as the “Confluence of Opportunities.”
Governor Wada said that the Kogi House being funded from the proceeds of the Bond collected by the State government, would bridge the housing needs of its indigenes in Abuja, create employment opportunities and generate more revenue for the State.
He said that Kaibo Engineering Group Holdings Limited of China would contribute twenty percent and management of the project under the Private Partnership Agreement while the State government would chip in 80 percent.
But today the story is different as the house has been secretly sold to FIRS in an undisclosed negotiation and agreement as the outgoing governor is searching every nook and cranny for any state government properties to harness cash before he takes his leave.
More details of the amount and dealings will be made available here as the truth keeps unfolding.
