Olu Samuel, Lokoja

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 in accordance with 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 reads bellow:

ADAVI – HON. RASHEED BASHIRU OKATENGWU

AJAOKUTA – HON. HARUNA ALIYU OGIDO

ANKPA – ADAMU YAHAYA MOHAMMED

BASSA – THEOPHILOUS ADAMA

DEKINA – JOHN URAH

IBAJI – EMMANUEL UGE

IDAH – HON AMADE EGWUDA OCHIJENU

IGALAMELA-ODOLU – HON. COSMAS ATTABOR ILEMONA

IJUMU – IBRAHIM HARUNA

KABBA-BUNU – BARR ZACCAEUS DARE MICHAEL

KOGI – HON MUSA ABDULMALIK

LOKOJA – HON ABDULLAHI ADAMU

MOPA-MURO – HON ADEMOLA BELLO

OFU – HON HASSAN ATAWODI

OGORI MAGONGO – HON ROSEMARY OHYEZU

OKEHI – HON MONDAY AMOKE ODY

OKENE – HON ENESI AHMED NUHU

OLAMABORO – HON WILLIAMS AMEH O

OMALA – EDUBOOK AMEH MARK

YAGBA-EAST – DARE JOSHUA VENZA

YAGBA-WEST – HON TOSUN OLOKUN

According to him, “governor Bello, recognizing the pivotal role of local government administration, particularly in the crucial area of security while extend his congratulatory message to the newly appointed local government chairmen.

The inauguration of the caretaker chairmen comes up on January 9, 2024 at 9am at the Glass House of the Government House, Lokoja, Kogi State.