The newly confirmed Secretary to Adavi Local Government Area of Kogi State, Hon. Salami Anataku Ojinyeri, has expressed profound appreciation to Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo for finding him worthy of the appointment, pledging to discharge his duties with dedication, humility, and integrity.
In a statement he personally signed and made available to newsmen in Lokoja on Wednesday, Ojinyeri, who was confirmed by the Kogi State House of Assembly on November 10, 2026, thanked the lawmakers for endorsing his appointment. He described the confirmation as a clear demonstration of confidence in his capacity to serve the people of the local government.
Characterising the appointment as a collective victory, the new council secretary noted that the prayers, encouragement, and unwavering support of the people of Adavi were instrumental to his emergence. He commended Governor Ododo for granting him the opportunity to serve and commended the members of the State Assembly for deeming him worthy of the responsibility. He further extended his gratitude to party faithful, colleagues, friends, and well-wishers for standing by him throughout the process.
Ojinyeri described his appointment as a call to service, promising to work in close harmony with the Executive Chairman and other key stakeholders to advance the overall development and progress of Adavi Local Government Area. While soliciting the continued prayers, cooperation, and constructive advice of the residents, he pledged to bring commitment, transparency, loyalty, diligence, and integrity to the administration.
Calling for unified efforts towards building a more prosperous local government area, Anataku expressed strong optimism that sustained collaboration among political leaders, community stakeholders, and residents would drive meaningful development. He concluded by praying for God’s blessings upon the state’s leadership and citizens, alongside continued peace, unity, and progress across Kogi State.
