Five days after inauguration, Kogi Gov. Ododo swears in 19 commissioners, other aides

Kogi Governor Usman Ododo has hit the ground running as promised with the swearing-in of 19 commissioners just five days after his inauguration.

PerSecondNews reports that the swearing-in took place at the Government House, Lugard House, in Lokoja, the state capital.

Constituting his cabinet, Ododo charged them to be exemplary in the discharge of their duties and to prioritize loyalty and dedication to the state.

He thanked the people of the state for their support and acceptance of his administration, saying his government marks the beginning of a new era in Kogi State.

The newly appointed commissioners include Kingsley OlorunFemi Fanwo (Commissioner for Information and Communication), Wemi Jones (Commissioner for Education, Science, and Technology), Asiwaju Asiru Idris (Commissioner for Finance, Budget, and Economic Planning), and Muzi Yinusa Abdullahi (Anthony General and Commissioner for Justice).

Others are Salami Ozigi-Deedat (Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftacy Affairs), Basiru Abubakar Gegu (Solid Minerals and Natural Resources),
Joseph Oluwasegun Stephen (JOS), (Commissioner for Environmental Affairs), Rabiatu Okute (Commissioner for Women Affairs), and Fatima Momoh
Mohammed Yusuf, Timothy Ojoma (Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs), Sunday Faleke (Commissioner for Special Duties), and Mohammed Adbulmutalib (Commissioner for Rural Development).

Other appointed aides are:
Ali Bello – Chief of Staff to the Governor.
Hilary Ojoma – Deputy Chief of Staff.
Elijah Evinemi – Head of service.
Jerry Omodara – State Security Adviser
Isah Ismail – Special Adviser on Media
Sulaiman Ibrahim – Director General Protocol
Oladele John Nihi – Chief Press Secretary
Shaibu Oricha – Director General Government House Administration
Femi Adegboyega – State Legal Adviser

According to Governor Ododo, the commissioners were carefully selected based on their track records and contributions to the victory of the new government in the last governorship polls.

The Secretary to the State Government, Dr. Folashade Arike Ayoade, promised that the new executive council members would deliver on their mandate.

The Acting Solicitor General and Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Justice, Falilat Musa, administered the oaths of office, allegiance, and secrecy to the commissioners.