Emmanuel lkpeama
The Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo on Thursday 16, October 2025,welcomed the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Chief Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, on a courtesy visit to the Government House in Lokoja.
The Deputy Governor, Comrade Joel Salifu,who received the AGF expressed delight at the visit,praising Fagbemi for his distinguished service to the nation.
Salifu commended Fagbemi for his leadership role in the Presidential Pardon Committee, which granted clemency to deserving individuals,noting that as the Attorney General of the Federation, he represents hope for the common Nigerian.
He prayed for God’s continued guidance and strength for the AGF in his service to the nation, while wishing him a successful program in the state.
Investigator news reports that Chief Fagbemi thanked Governor Ododo and the government of Kogi State for their hospitality, stating that he was in the state to deliver a lecture at the Federal University, Lokoja.
He commended the Governor for his commitment to good governance and development across the state, describing the reception accorded him as warm and befitting.
Fagbemi went further to prayed for continued peace and unity among leaders for the collective progress of Kogites and Nigerians.
“May God Almighty join us together more than we are for the benefit of Kogites and Nigerians” he added.