Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, has taken a significant step by appointing caretaker chairmen for all 21 Local Government Areas (LGAs) in the state. This action follows the expiration of the elected council chairmen’s tenure in mid-December 2023.
According to Mr. Onogwu Muhammed, the media aide to Governor Bello, the appointments align with the Re-enacted Law of Kogi State, which delineates the framework for the establishment, composition, structure, finance, and functions of the local government areas.
Muhammed stated, “Gov Bello has approved the appointments of distinguished persons to serve as caretaker chairmen for the 21 Local Government Areas of the state. 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.”
The list of appointed caretaker chairmen includes:
– Adavi – Rasheed Bashiru Okatengwu
– Ajaokuta – Haruna Aliyu-Ogidi
– Ankpa – Adamu Yahaya-Mohammed
– Bassa – Theophilus Adamu
– Dejuna – John Urah
– Ibahi – Emmanuel Uge
– Idah – Amade Egwuda-Ochijenu
– Igalamela-Odolu – Cosmas Attabor-Ilemona
– Ijumu – Ibrahim Haruna
– Kabba-Bunu – Zaccueus Dare-Michael
– Kogi – Musa Abdulmalik
– Lokoja – Abdullahi Adamu
– Mopa-Muro – Ademila Bello
– Ofu – Hassan Atawodi
– Ogori Magongo – Rosemary Ohyezu
– Okehi – Monday Amoke-Ody
– Okene – Enesi Ahmed-Nuhu
– Olamaboro – Williams Ameh
– Omala – Eduke Ameh-Mark
– Yagba East – Dare Joshua-Venza
– Yagba-West – Tosun Olokun
Muhammed emphasized that the appointments highlight the crucial role of local government administration, particularly in the realm of security. Governor Bello extended his congratulatory message to the newly appointed local government chairmen, with their inauguration scheduled for January 9 at the Glass House of the Government House in Lokoja.
This move positions Kogi State for renewed local governance and underscores Governor Bello’s commitment to effective leadership at the grassroots level.
NAN
