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.