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 Yahaya Bello has approved the appointments of persons to serve as caretaker chairmen for the 21 local government areas of the state.
The Governor explained that the appointment is aimed at efficiently filling the void left by the former local government chairmen who have recently completed their commendable tenure of office.
He made this known during the state executive council meeting in Lokoja on Monday, noting that the caretaker chairmen were carefully selected for their competence and dedication.
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
Governor Bello congratulated the newly appointed local government helmsmen, stressing the pivotal role of local government administration, particularly in the crucial area of security.
The caretaker chairmen will be inaugurated on Tuesday at the Glass House of the Government House, Lokoja, Kogi State.
