FULL LIST: Kogi governor, Bello, appoints 21 LG caretaker chairmen

Kogi governor, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, on Monday appointed Caretaker Chairmen for the state’s 21 Local Government Areas (LGAs).

The appointments came at the heels of the expiration of the tenure of the elected council chairmen in mid-December 2023.

Bello’s Media Aide, Onogwu Muhammed, in a statement issued in Lokoja on Monday, said that the appointments were in accordance with the Re-enacted Law of the Kogi State, outlining the establishment, composition, structure, finance, and functions of the local government areas.

Muhammad said: “Governor Bello has approved the appointments of distinguished persons to serve as caretaker chairmen for the 21 Local Government Areas of the state.

“The governor’s action is aimed at efficiently filling the void left by the former local government chairmen who have recently completed their commendable tenure of office.

“These caretaker chairmen, carefully selected for their competence and dedication, are poised to steer the ship of their respective local government areas with unwavering commitment and resolve.”

The list of the caretaker chairmen comprised:

• Adavi – Rasheed Bashiru Okatengwu.
• Ajaokuta – Haruna Aliyu -Ogidi.
• Ankpa – Adamu Yahaya-Mohammed
• Bassa – Theophilus Adamu
• Dejuna – John Urah
• Ibahi- Emmanuel Uge
• Idah –  Amade Egwuda-Ochijenu
• Igalamela-Odolu – Cosmas Attabor-Ilemona
• Ijumu- Ibrahim Haruna
• Kabba-Bunu –  Zaccueus Dare-Michael
• Kogi – Musa Abdulmalik
• Lokoja –  Abdullahi Adamu
• Mopa-Muro –  Ademila Bello
• Ofu – Hassan Atawodi
• Ogori Magongo – Rosemary Ohyezu
• Okehi – Monday Amoke-Ody
• Okene – Enesi Ahmed-Nuhu
• Olamaboro – Williams Ameh
• Omala – Eduke Ameh-Mark
• Yagba East – Dare Joshua -Venza
• Yagba-West – Tosun Olokun

According to him, their appointments are recognition of the pivotal role of local government administration, particularly in the crucial area of security.

Muhammad said that the governor had extended his congratulatory message to the newly appointed local government chairmen.

He, however, disclosed that the inauguration of the chairmen be done on Jan. 9 at the Glass House of the Government House, Lokoja.