The Governor of Kogi State in north-central Nigeria, Usman Ahmed Ododo, has charged the newly appointed Commissioners in the state to discharge their duties and responsibilities without fear or favour.
Ododo gave the charge on Wednesday at the government house Lokoja during the swearing-in ceremony of the 17 new members of the state executive council.
The governor said the new commissioners were carefully selected on merit based on their leadership competence to serve the state.
“We are expected to hit the ground running for a new era in the development of the state. You should be ready to discharge your duties creditably without fear or favour because it is our collective responsibility to move the state forward.
“The immediate past administration led by Governor Yahaya Bello has laid down a formidable foundation for us to follow and it is expected of us to consolidate on those achievements to further move the state to enviable height.
“I sincerely urge all of you to give your best and work harmoniously as a team with one another. I also urge us to render our selfless service to Kogi people to justify the mandate given to us during the November 11, 2023 governorship election,” Governor Ododo said.
While appreciating the good people of Kogi state and other stakeholders for their unwavering support before, during and after the election, the Governor urged the new Commissioners to make innovative policies that will further unite the state for the peaceful coexistence of the people.
“Kogi state is blessed with enormous potential and we can only harness them if we are living as one indivisible entity. This administration is your government and you should all pray for the success of this administration”
“We can not build a house and destroy it, that is why I am appealing to you and seeking your sincere support to enable us to serve you to the best of our ability” Ododo stated.
Speaking on behalf of other commissioners, Salami Ozigi Deedat, expressed appreciation to the governor for appointing them to serve under the current administration.
“We will be loyal, obedient and
transparent in all our activities as members of the state executive council” he promised.
Emmanuel Ukoh
