GOVERNOR YAHAYA BELLO APPOINTS CARETAKER CHAIRMEN FOR THE 21 LGAs OF THE STATE
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, Governor Bello approves 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 reads bellow:
1 ADAVI – HON. RASHEED BASHIRU OKATENGWU
2 AJAOKUTA – HON. HARUNA ALIYU OGIDO
3 ANKPA – ADAMU YAHAYA MOHAMMED
4 BASSA – THEOPHILOUS ADAMA
5 DEKINA – JOHN URAH
6 IBAJI – EMMANUEL UGE
7 IDAH – HON AMADE EGWUDA OCHIJENU
8 IGALAMELA-ODOLU – HON. COSMAS ATTABOR ILEMONA
9 IJUMU – IBRAHIM HARUNA
10 KABBA-BUNU – BARR ZACCAEUS DARE MICHAEL
11 KOGI – HON MUSA ABDULMALIK
12 LOKOJA – HON ABDULLAHI ADAMU
13 MOPA-MURO – HON ADEMOLA BELLO
14 OFU – HON HASSAN ATAWODI
15 OGORI MAGONGO – HON ROSEMARY OHYEZU
16 OKEHI – HON MONDAY AMOKE ODY
17 OKENE – HON ENESI AHMED NUHU
18 OLAMABORO – HON WILLIAMS AMEH O
19 OMALA – EDIBO AMEH MARK
20 YAGBA-EAST – DARE JOSHUA VENZA
21 YAGBA-WEST – HON TOSUN OLOKUN
Governor Bello, recognizing 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 9am at the Glass House of the Government House, Lokoja, Kogi State.
ONOGWU Muhammed
Chief Press Secretary to the Governor
January 8, 2024
