Kogi gov appoints caretaker chairmen for 21 LGAs
The Kogi state Governor, Alhaji Yayaha Bello has appointed caretaker Chairmen for the 21 local government areas in the state.
The announcement of their appointments was announced on Monday shortly after a meeting of the the executive council.
A statement issued on Tuesday by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Onogwu Mohammed said that the appointment was by the Re-enacted Law of the Kogi State, outlining the establishment, composition, structure, finance, and functions of the local government areas, 2023.
He said that the governor’s action is aimed at efficiently filling the void left by the former local government chairmen who have recently completed their commendable tenure of office.
“These caretaker chairmen, carefully selected for their competence and dedication, are poised to steer the ship of their respective local government areas with unwavering commitment and resolve.” He said.
The list of appointed caretaker chairmen include: Adavi – Rasheed Bashiru Okatengwu, Ajaokuta -Haruna Aliyu Ogido, Ankpa – Adamu Yahaya Mohammed, Bassa – Theophilus Adama, Dekina – John Urah, Ibaji – Emmanuel Uge, Idah – Amade Egwude Ochijenu, Igalamela-Odolu – COsmas Attabor Ilemona, Ijumu – Ibrahim Haruna, Kabba-Bunnu – Barrister Zacchaeus Dare Michael.
Others include Kogi – Musa Abdulmalik, Lokoja – Abdullahi Adamu, Mopa-Muro – Ademola Bello, Ofu – Hassan Atawodi, Ogori Magongo – Rosemary Ohyezu, Okehi – Monday Amoke Ody, Okene – Eneni Ahmed Nuhu, Olamaboro – Williams Ameh. O, Omala – Edubook Ameh Mark, Yagba-East – Dare Joshua Venza, Yagba-West – Tosun Olokun.
According to him, “Governor Bello recognised the pivotal role of local government administration, particularly in the crucial area of security while extending his congratulatory message to the newly appointed local government chairmen.
The inauguration of the caretaker chairmen comes up on January 9, 2024, at 9 am at the Glass House of the Government House, Lokoja, Kogi State.
