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Wemi Jones

April 8, 2026

Remi Tinubu donates 10,000 sanitary pads to Kogi schoolgirls

She said the initiative seeks to address the challenges faced by girls in accessing sanitary products.

Remi Tinubu donates 10,000 sanitary pads
September 12, 2025

Kogi govt. reiterates ban on customised textbooks, notebooks in schools

The government also banned “students’ signing-out” ceremonies in tertiary institutions within the state.

Kogi State governor, Usman Ododo,
September 3, 2025

Kogi bans graduation for pupils in basic, secondary classes         

The commissioner said the ban was intended to reduce parents’ financial burden.

Kogi State governor, Usman Ododo,
June 24, 2025

Kogi pledges commitment to girl-child empowerment via AGILE project  

Mr Jones stressed the importance of collaboration and commitment to the project’s success.

e Adolescent Girls Initiative for Learning and Empowerment (AGILE) Project
February 28, 2025

Kogi govt secures $500 million World Bank funding for healthcare, education

The Commissioner for Finance, Budget, and Economic Planning, Asiwaju Idris, disclosed this at a citizens’ sensitisation programme on Thursday in Lokoja.

February 7, 2025

Kogi govt. to sanction principals, teachers extorting students in public schools

Mr Jones reiterated that education remained free in public schools at primary and secondary levels, according to the Kogi State Education Law 2024.

Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Ododo
February 4, 2025

Gov. Ododo approves N542 million for payment of UTME, BECE fees

Mr Jones explained that N145.4 million would cover CEE for 25,100 basic six pupils and N215.2 million for 30,500 students qualified for BECE.

Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Ododo
November 20, 2024

Kogi threatens sanctions as WAEC bans 13 schools, blacklists 14 supervisors for examination malpractices

The government vowed to sanction principals, teachers and supervisors who engaged in or aided examination malpractices in the state.

Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Ododo and WAEC logo
November 16, 2024

Gov Ododo approves N8 billion for infrastructural projects in Kogi varsity

Mr Jones said Mr Ododo had approved N316 million as a bursary award for 8,750 out of over 40,000 Kogi indigenous students in tertiary institutions.

Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Ododo
October 29, 2024

Governor Ododo pays N600 million WAEC fees for 18,734 Kogi students

Commissioner for Education Wemi Jones disclosed this at a press conference and said the fund would cover 18,734 students in public schools.

Kogi State governor, Usman Ododo,