After the conclusion of the elected council chairmen’s terms in December 2023, Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi State has tactically selected caretaker chairmen to supervise the operations of all 21 local government councils in the state.
This strategic decision, endorsed by the Kogi State House of Assembly on Monday, marks a transitional phase aimed at guaranteeing the uninterrupted governance and administration of local affairs.
The newly appointed caretaker chairmen, unveiled in a comprehensive list, include notable individuals assigned to specific local government areas (LGAs):
- Hon. Rasheed Bashiru Okatengwu – Adavi LGA
- Hon. Haruna Aliyu Ogido – Ajaokuta LGA
- Adamu Yahaya Mohammed – Ankpa LGA
- Theophilus Adama – Bassa LGA
- John Urah – Dekina LGA
- Hon. Emmanuel Uge – Ibaji LGA
- Amade Egwuda Ochuenu – Idah LGA
- Hon. Cosmas Attabor Ilemona – Igalamela-Odolu LGA
- Ibrahim Haruna – Ijumu LGA
- Barr. Zaccaeus Dare Michael – Kabba-Bunu LGA
- Hon Musa Abdulmalik – Kogi LGA
- Hon. Abdullahi Adamu – Lokoja LGA
- Hon. Ademola Bello – Mopa-Muro LGA
- Hassan Atawodi – Ofu LGA
- Hon. Rosemary Ohiezu – Ogori-Magongo LGA
- Hon. Monday Amoke Odu – Okehi LGA
- Hon. Enesi Ahmed Nuhu – Okene LGA
- Ameh Williams – Olamaboro LGA
- Edibo Ameh Mark – Omala LGA
- Dare Joshua Venza – Yagba West LGA
- Hon. Tosin Olokun – Yagba East LGA
The Kogi State House of Assembly demonstrated unanimous support for Governor Bello’s nominations, approving the appointments without any amendments. This move ensures a smooth transition in local governance, maintaining stability and effective administration across the state’s 21 LGAs.
