By Lami Ibrahim
The Fancy Media Team (FMT), a network of media volunteers promoting the policies and programmes of the Kogi State Government, has formally endorsed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo for re-election beyond 2027.
The endorsement was made at the conclusion of a two-day Media Engagement and Capacity Building Workshop organized by the group in Lokoja. The event attracted participants from across the state, including public affairs analysts, representatives of government, civil society organizations, and the Kogi State chapter of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN).
In a unanimous resolution, the group passed a vote of confidence in President Tinubu, commending his “people-centered leadership, bold economic reforms, and infrastructure drive” across the country.
FMT also lauded Governor Ododo’s administration for its strides in infrastructure, education, healthcare delivery, agriculture, and youth empowerment, while highlighting his proactive approach to security and peacebuilding, which it said has stabilized communities across Kogi State.
Leader of the Fancy Media Team, Sanni Abubakar Suleiman, described the workshop as “a defining moment” for the group and an opportunity to reaffirm its commitment to the vision of the Ododo administration.
“The Fancy Media Team was born out of conviction, not convenience,” Suleiman said. “We believed in Governor Ododo’s leadership long before many others did. Our mission has always been to promote his vision of hope, unity, and progress for Kogi State.”
Suleiman commended the group’s financier, Hon. Siyaka Yakubu Adabenege (popularly known as Fancy), for his unwavering support and mentorship.
“He believed in us when others overlooked us, financed us when others doubted our relevance, and inspired us when we felt weary,” he said, describing Adabenege as “a humanitarian and visionary leader.”
He also appealed to Governor Ododo to continue supporting the team’s initiatives, particularly in promoting government activities and training young people in digital communication.
In his goodwill message, Hon. Siyaka Yakubu Adabenege praised the team for its professionalism and consistency, noting that FMT has become “a household name in Kogi and beyond” through its innovative approach to media engagement.
He reaffirmed his commitment to youth development, commending Governor Ododo’s inclusive governance style and emphasizing that “youth empowerment remains at the heart of the administration’s agenda.”
Adabenege noted that the team, which began as a volunteer network, has now evolved into a registered organization with national visibility, expressing confidence that the workshop would further enhance members’ skills in communicating the administration’s achievements.
The two-day event featured keynote addresses by public affairs analyst Mr. Majeed Dahiru and the Special Adviser to the Governor on Media, Hon. Ismaila Isah, as well as interactive sessions.
Highlights of the workshop included the unveiling of FMT’s maiden magazine and the presentation of certificates to participants.
