Kogi Assembly Screens 16 Commissioner-nominees, Nine Appointees

Kogi Assembly Screens 16 Commissioner-nominees, Nine Appointees

In a rigorous screening process, the Kogi State House of Assembly has successfully vetted 16 commissioner-nominees put forward by the newly inaugurated Governor, Usman Ododo. Among these nominees, seven are seasoned returnees while nine bring fresh perspectives to the state administration…..CONTINUE READING

The seven returning commissioners are Salami Ozigi-Deedat, Bashiru Abubakar-Gegu, Wemi Jones, Kingsley Fanwo, Timothy Ojoma, Asiwaju Idris-Asiru, and Mohammed Abdulmutalib. The nine new additions to the commissioner lineup, whose qualifications and suitability were meticulously examined on Tuesday, include Farouk Danlam, Adams Abdulaziz, Joseph Oluwasegun-Stephen (JOS), Muzi Yinusa-Abdullahi, Rabiatu Okute, Fatima Momoh, Mohammed Yusuf, Sunday Faleke, and Abanika Taye.

Additionally, the nominees with specific portfolios, whose names were submitted for confirmation, encompass crucial roles such as Chief of Staff, Deputy Chief of Staff, Head of Service, State Security Adviser, Special Adviser on Media, Director of General Protocol, Chief Press Secretary, Director of General Government House Administration, and State Legal Adviser.

Due to a time constraint, only 16 commissioner nominees were present during the screening process, introducing themselves, taking a bow, and exiting without fielding questions from the lawmakers. The Speaker of the House, Alhaji Umar Yusuf, commended the thoroughness of the screening, describing the nominees as credible and qualified individuals poised to contribute to the development of Kogi State.

He urged the nominees to live up to the expectations of Governor Ododo and play instrumental roles in steering the state to greater heights.