World Bank Counterpart Funding Supports Kogi State Infrastructure
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What happened
Kogi State projects are receiving counterpart funding from the World Bank for economic initiatives. The Kogi State Livestock Productivity and Resilience Support (L-PRES) Project opened bids for Construction Works Phase 2 at the Livestock Service Centre (LSC) Osara, a component supported by the World Bank. Additionally, the Agro – Climatic Resilience in Semi Arid Landscape (ACReSAL) project, which includes land reclamation and stabilization, is also supported by World Bank counterpart funding.
Why it matters
The funding supports key infrastructure and sector development in Kogi State. The L-PRES Project aims to improve livestock infrastructure to support the Livestock Value Chain Clusters. The ACReSAL project is a strategic intervention by the state government to reclaim degraded environments and control erosion.
Usman Ododo was elected Governor-Elect of Kogi State on November 18, 2023, promising a focus on youth employment and education.
Who's involved
- Kogi StateState receiving World Bank counterpart funding for local projects.
- World BankInternational financial institution providing counterpart funding.
- Usman OdodoGovernor of Kogi State.
How it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Governor Ododo initiated a student support program in Kogi State.Sub-event
- A lecturer from the University of Ilorin was arrested by Kogi State police in Lokoja, linked to a World Bank-funded road project.Sub-event
- Usman Ododo supports the development of an airport project within Kogi State.Sub-event
Kogi State projects are receiving World Bank counterpart funding for economic development.1 source
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The entities involved
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Kogi State
state in Nigeria
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World Bank
international financial institution
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Usman Ododo
Nigerian politician
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