Kogi State House of Assembly on Tuesday screened a new commissioner nominee, Dr. Olufemi Bolarin.
This followed a letter by Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo nominating Dr. Bolarin for screening and confirmation as Commissioner in Kogi State Government as commissioner nominee for the newly created Ministry of Livestock Development in Kogi state.
The Speaker of the Kogi State House of Assembly, Rt/ Hon. Yusuf Umar Aliyu, who read the communication of the Governor at plenary, noted that it is the duty of the Assembly to confirm any nominee before they can assume duty, if they are found to be qualified.
While addressing the Lawmakers, the Commissioner designate promised to improve food security, enhance livestock farming and build the resilience of farmers.
He expressed appreciation to Governor Ododo for the trust reposed in him, promising to use his new Office to attract partners and investors to the Livestock subsector.
After answering questions from members, at the committee of the whole house, Dr. Bolarin, in a unanimous decision, was subsequently confirmed as commissioner for the newly created ministry of Livestock Development.
The Speaker and members of the Assembly, in their separate comments, called on the newly cleared Commissioner, to bring his wealth of experience to bear in the new ministry as the pioneer Commissioner.
Until his nomination, Dr. Bolarin was the State Project Coordinator, Livestock Productivity and Resilience Support Project (L-PRES).
Dr. Olufemi Bolarin, an Associate Professor from University of Ilorin, was a former Commissioner of Agriculture and Natural Resources in Kogi state. He is also a key member of the Strategic Committee for the Establishment of Grazing Reserves and Cattle Routes in Nigeria, where he has played a vital role in addressing challenges related to grazing and pastoralist management.
