The Geology and Petrographic Studies of Rocks Around Ogale, I. Jumu Local Government Area Kogi State

To accomplish a task like this, so many hurdles have to be crossed. Devotion of time,financial support and dedication to work, my profound gratitude goesto God Almightywho has made it easy and possible. For the development and production of this project, I feel a sense of gratitude to: my able HOD, Dr. G.E. Ameh, and distinguished supervisor Mr. M.S. Kolawole, despite his tight schedule, he creates time out of no time and made necessary corrections on my work and make me feel important and for his care, support and invaluable advice.I sincerely appreciate all other lecturers, Prof. J.I. Omada, Dr. M. Onimisi, Dr. F.A. Akpah, Dr. A.O. Omali, Dr. A.N. Odoma, Mr. D. Ayodele, Mrs. M.O. Lekdukun, Dr. A.E. Auduson, Mr. Rufai Ayuba, Mrs Alege T.S, Mr. S.O. Idakwo who have in one way or the other imparted knowledge into my life and made me a great geologist. To our cartographer, Mall. M.A. Shaibu, Our Petrology / Sedimentology laboratoryTechnologists, Mr. Y.B. Gideon and Mr. Oteno Friday, I will forever be grateful to you for contributing your own quota by patiently taking me through the petrological and geochemical text procedures. I am also grateful to my parents, Mr. and Mrs. AKINWUMI for their devotion to theirchildren and their constant demonstration of love and care. To my siblings, Taiwo, Benson, Omolayo, Benedict, and my cousins Damilola, Philip,I appricate you for being there for me in prayer and love