From Joseph Amedu, Lokoja
The Kogi state governor, Ahmed Ododo, has promised to consolidate on the gains of democracy already put in place by the immediate past Governor Yahaya Bello.
Ododo also gave an assurance that he will embark on inclusive governance capable of sustaining the prevailing unity and peaceful coexistence inherited from the immediate past Governor Yahaya Bello
Ododo gave the assurance in his inaugural speech shortly after he was sworn in as the new Kogi State Governor.
He urged the people of the State to stem the tide of greed and be prepared to make hard choices that would boost unity and cooperation in the state.
Ododo assured the people of the State that he would work towards meeting their yearnings and aspirations stressing that the era of politics of bitterness is over.
” There would no longer be politics of bitterness in the State as thought us by President Ahmed Bola Tinubu”, the people of the State should endeavour to join hands with him in building a virile Kogi State.
” I will build on the Solid foundation of unity existing in the State. I will strive not to undermine the trust placed on me to lead the people of the State”.
” I promise to govern with the fear of God, fairness, equity and justice”, assured that he will not fail the people, promised to be transparent and accountable.
” I shall hit the ground running with programs that would have the well being of our people, with accountability, transparency as our driving force”
” I will open the State to become the investors hub under a well robust Public, Private Partnership. My administration will strive to make the State attractive and an investment destination”.
” Under my administration, more homes will be built. More businesses will spring up. Our farmland will be made flourishing. Our School will be filled. Teachers will smile. Youths will be enterprising. Women would be gainfully engaged”.
“Let it be said that once upon a time when our will was tested, we strived for unity for the future generation of all Kogites”, urged the people to join hands with him in delivering the gains of democracy.
” Our administration will strive to complete all ongoing projects, focus on solid Minerals, Steel Development, Marine and digital economy”.
Meanwhile, Governor Ododo has announced the appointment of Dr. Mrs Folashade Ayoade Arike as Secretary to Kogi State Government
Folashade Ayoade served as SSG under the administration of the immediate past Governor Yahaya Bello for eight years.
Ododo also retained six former commissioners who worked with the immediate past Governor Yahaya Bello for eight years.
They are; former commissioners for Information, Kingsley Fanwo, Finance, Idris Ashiru, Solid Minerals, Bashir Gegu, Education, Wemi Jones, and Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Salami Deedat Ozigi.
Ododo also appointed Ali Bello as his Chief of Staff, Suleiman Ibrahim, Director General, Protocol and Oladele Nihi as his Chief Press Secretary.
