By correspondent in Lokoja.
The wife of Kogi State Governor, Hajia Sefinat Usman Ododo, has congratulated the newly elected council chairmen, vice chairmen, and councillors in the state. She described the emergence of the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidates as the will of God and a reflection of the dedication of Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo’s administration to serving the people.
Mrs. Ododo urged the new officials to focus on ensuring that the people at the local government level benefit more from the dividends of democracy. She wished them a successful tenure, emphasizing the importance of grassroots impact and faster development in their areas, as envisioned by the governor.
She encouraged the chairmen to prioritize infrastructure development, healthcare, education, and inclusive governance. Mrs. Ododo expressed confidence in their ability to address key areas like women and youth empowerment, which would improve the livelihoods of vulnerable groups.
She urged collaboration with stakeholders to ensure that rural communities feel the impact of governance.
Among the newly inaugurated chairmen are Hon. Rosemary Ohiezuchah from Ogori/Magongo and 20 women vice chairmen.
The Reporters recalls that elected and inaugurated chairmen and Vice Chairmen at the Government House on Monday, by the Governor of the state, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo are: Adavi. Rasheed Okatengwu Chairman, Hawawu Aanazuo Vice Chairman
Ajaokuta – Haruna Aliyu Chairman, Zainab Salihu Vice Chairman
Ankpa – Adamu Yahaya Chairman Halimat Ima Vice Chairman
Bassa – Adama Theophilus Daruwana Chairman, Aisha Aliyu Vice Chairman
Dekina – John Urah Chairman, Rashida Abdullahi Vice Chairman
Ibaji – Emmanuel Onuche Chairman Victoria Okolo Vice Chairman
Idah – Alfa Halilu Chairman, Nafisetu Oseni Vice Chairman
Igalamela/Odolu – Cosmos Atabor Chairman, Khadijat Muhammed Vice Chairman
Ijumu -Haruna Ibrahim Chairman, Olumiyiwa Tunde Vice Chairman
Kabba/Bunu Zacheaus Dare Chairman, Bosede Olumeyan Vice Chairman
Kogi – Musa Abdulmalik Chairman, Rabiyat Yusuf Adam Vice Chairman
Lokoja – Abdullahi Adamu Chairman, Patricia Balogun Vice Chairman
MopaMuro – Ademola Bello Chairman, Dalumo Joy Dada Vice Chairman
Ofu -Musa Muhammed Lawal Chairman, Joy Ojali Amaga, Vice Chairman
Ogori/Magongo Rosemary Ohiezuchah Chairman, Williams Alao, Vice Chairman
Okehi – Amoka Monday Chairman, Halimat Abdulwahab, Vice Chairman
Okene – Enesi Ahmed Nuhu Chairman, Mabel Ovaiozao, Vice Chairman
Olomaboro – Ameh Williams Chairman, Christiana Oguche, Vice Chairman
Omalla – Edibo Mark Chairman, Adijetu Usman Vice Chairman
Yagba East – Joshua Dare Monday Chairman, Kudirat Abdulraheem, Vice Chairman
Yagba West – Olokun Tosin Chairman, Roseline Adebayo Mayowa, Vice Chairman.
Edited by Dada Ahmed.
