By joshua 
Dear Distinguished Citizens of Kogi Local Government Area, the Good People of Kogi State, and Fellow Nigerians,
On behalf of the Kogi State Ministry of Solid Minerals and Natural Resources, I extend my heartfelt Christmas greetings to you all. This festive season, we celebrate the birth of hope and joy, and we give thanks for the solid support you have shown over the years whether in our mining communities, local markets, or across Nigeria.
Your solidarity, resilience and partnership have been the bedrock of our progress in developing Kogi’s solid‑mineral resources sustainably. May this Christmas bring peace, prosperity and renewed strength to every household, and may 2026 usher in even greater opportunities for growth and development in Kogi and Nigeria at large.
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year in Anticipation.
Engr Abubakar Bashir Gegu
Commissioner for Solid Minerals and Natural Resources, Kogi State