… Pleads For People’s Support, Appoints New Commissioners
From Joseph Amedu, Lokoja
Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi being sworn-in by the state Chief Judge, Justice Nasiru Ajana
No fewer than 10 governors from APC ruling states have honoured the inauguration of their counterpart, Alhaji Yahaya Bello for second term in office .
The swearing ceremony which took place at Glass House in Government House, Lokoja on Monday also attracted people from all walk’s of life to witness the epoch making event.
The oath of office was administered by the Chief Judge of Kogi State , Justice Nasiru Ajanah on Governor Yahaya Bello and his Deputy , David Onoja.
Bello pled with the people of the state to put aside all differences of politics , ideology or affiliation and rally round his administration in delivering good governance.
He said: “My primary allegiance as governor will remain to Kogi state and her citizens, not to party or tribe. Every one is my citizen and I owe every one the protections and fidelities inherent in the office.
“It is on this note that I enjoined all kogites to look forward to the next four years with optimism and great expectation . We will do everything in our powers as government to make sure that the state is productive , prosperous and peaceful” he said
Speaking on his mission for the state in his second term , Governor Bello promised to sustained focus on agriculture for improved food security , mass employment and increase in Internally Generated Revenue , adding that agricultural revolution which he has kick started in the first term would be taking to the next level of development.
“Specifically, rice, cassava , cashew , aquaculture and livestock will remain the bed rock of our activities in the agricultural sector .
“Outside of agriculture , we are also going to pay greater attention to human capital development by investing more in training our people for enhanced relevance in a technologically evolving future.
“We will embark on large scale urban renewal projects that would further transform Lokoja into a resilient capital city with modern utilities attractive to tourists” he noted.
Meanwhile, shortly after his inaugural speech, Governor Bello announced 15 commissioners designate which he said will be forwarded to the State House of Assembly for screening and confirmation.
The governor named the commissioners designate as Mohammed Sani Ibrahim, Idris Asiwaju, Abubakar Ohere, David Apeh, Joseph Momoh, Daniel Ejigbo, Idris Musa, Jones Ojo, Kingsley Fanwo, Isah Idachaba, Abudulmumini Ozigi, Abdulmumuni Dangana, Dr.Saka Haruna, Victor Omojaye, Fatima Kabiru Kuba and Gabriel Yunusa Olofu.
Among the APC governors that attended the occasion were the Ekiti State Governor, Kayode Fayemi ,Kebbi State Governor, Atiku Bagaudu and Plateau State governor, Simon Lalong
Others are Kwara State governor, Abdulrahman Abdulrasak , Ondo State Governor , Rotimi Akeredolu, Yobe State governor, Maimala Bunu ,Borno State Governor , Professor Baba Gana Umara Zulum
Similarly other dignitaries that graced the occasion included the National Chairman of th Progressives Congress, APC , Comrade Adams Oshiomole , Senator Smart Adeyemi, ,Senator Jibrin Isah, Senator Oseni Yakubu, Kogi State Chairman of APC, Abdullahi Bello, the Immediate past Chairman of APC, Haddy Ametuo , Former House Representives members, Sunday, Karimi, Tijani Damisa, Abdulrahman Badamosiyu , the Traditional rulers, the President Kogi State traditional council , Atta Igala , HRH Michael Amen Oboni, Vice President Kogi State traditional Council and Ohinoyi of Ebiraland, Alhaji Ado Ibrahim , Obaro of Kabba, Oba Solomon Owoniyi, , Ohimege Igu of Koto Karfe , Alhaji Abdulrasak Isah Koto.
