BBNaija: Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello congratulates ILEBAYE on her BBNaija win

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Ilebaye Precious Odiniya, who is also known as Baye or Gen-Z Baddie is the winner of Big Brother Naija season 8 and a native of Igala tribe in Kogi State, Nigeria.

The Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, extended his warm congratulations to the winner, a graduate of Salem University, Lokoja, describing her as a true trendsetter.


On a statement he said:
I am delighted to congratulate one of our own in Kogi State, Ilebaye Odiniya, for emerging as the winner of the Big Brother Naija Allstars Season reality television show.

Ilebaye, you are a trendsetter who has excelled in both academic and social spheres, and this victory is a testament to your brilliance, intellect, and maturity.

Your determination, resilience, and poise set you apart during the three months you spent in the house.


Governor Bello, while celebrating Ilebaye’s achievement, also commended the outstanding performance of Kogi youth in various social and academic endeavors. He recalled the global recognition received by another Kogi youth, Oluwabukolami Adeyemi, who emerged as the overall best performer in the 2022 Cambridge IGCSE and Cambridge AS Level Examinations, which earn her scholarship abroad to further her education.

The governor emphasized that both Ilebaye and Oluwabukolami should serve as beacons of inspiration and motivation to other youths, not only in Kogi but across Nigeria.

Governor Bello also reassured the citizens of the state that his administration remains committed to supporting and empowering the youth in their pursuit of legitimate aspirations and endeavor.


He also said Our administration will continue to support and empower the youth through various initiatives aimed at fostering inclusion, job creation, and harnessing our natural youthful energy.

He concluded by acknowledging Ilebaye as the face of a positive revolution in the history of Nigerian and African entertainment, and also to the global community.

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