By Stephen Adeleye.
The Wife of the Kogi State Governor, Hajia Sefinat Usman Ododo, has felicitated with the newly elected council Chairmen, Vice Chairmen, as well as Councillors, elected on Saturday’s Council polls in the state.
A statement by the First Lady made available to journalists on Monday in Lokoja, described the emergence of the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidates as the will of God.
She stressed that the party’s victory was a testament of the dedication of the present administration of Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo to serve the people of the state.
The governor’s Wife advised the Council Chairmen, Vice Chairmen and Councillors to commit themselves to ensuring that the people at the grassroots benefit more from the dividends of democracy.
“As you prepare to take on the responsibilities of your new offices, I wish you a successful tenure in office.
“It is my believe that your leadership across the 21 LGAs would impact lives at the grassroots and speed up development in your council areas as championed by the Governor, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo,” she said.
Mrs Ododo further called on the council chairmen to give priority to issues of infrastructure development, improved healthcare, education, and inclusion in governance.
She added: “I have no doubt that you will work assiduously in your various local government councils to address areas of priority such as healthcare, education, women, and youth empowerment.
“These would go a long way in improving livelihood of the rural populace, particularly as it affects vulnerable groups in our communities”.
The First Lady, therefore, urged the newly elected chairmen to work with the relevant stakeholders across board to make rural communities feel the impact of governance.
Gov. Ahmed Ododo on Monday, sworn-in the newly elected chairmen and vice chairmen of the 21 local government areas in Kogi, and implored them to be dedicated in serving their people.
