Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo on Wednesday sworn-in and assigned portfolios to the new Kogi Commissioners in his cabinet.
ebirareporters.com reports that other appointees in the administration were also sworn in and charged to unite and work as a team in order to make a difference in the lives of the people who entrusted them with their votes during last year’s governorship election.
The commissioners are:
1. Muizdeen Yunus Abdullahi, Attorney General & Commissioner for Justice
2. Engr Mohammed Abdulmutalib, Commissioner for Rural and Energy Development
3. Barr Salami Ozigi Deedat, Commissioner for Local Governments and Chieftaincy Affairs
4. Dr. Adams Abdulazeez, Commissioner for Health
5. Haj. Fatima Momoh, Commissioner for Women Affairs
6. Mr. Abanika Taye, Commissioner for Urban Development and Housing
7. Mohammed Muktar Shuaibu, Commissioner for Commerce and Industry
8. Engr Mohammed Yusuf, Commissioner for Works
9. Haj. Rabietu Okute, Commissioner for Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation
10. Hon Timothy Ojoma, Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Security
11. Alh. Asiwaju Idris, Commissioner for Finance, Budget and Economic Planning
12. Engr. Bashir Abubakar Muhammed, Commissioner for Solid Minerals and Natural Resources
13. Hon Sunday Faleke, Commissioner for Special Duties and Inter governmental Relations
14. Hon. Femi Fanwo Kingley, Commissioner for Information and Communications
15. Engr Farouk Yahaya Danlaladi, Commissioner for Water Resources
16. Hon. Joseph Oluwasegun Stephen, Commissioner for Environment and Ecological Management
17. Hon Wemi Jones, Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology
18. Mr. Anyebe Aridaolo Monday, Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development
The new political appointees are:
1. Head of Service, Pastor Elijah Evinemi
2. State Security Adviser, Rtd Commander Jerry Duro Omadara
3. Director General of Protocol, Alhaji Suleiman Ibrahim
4. Special Adviser on Media, Alhaji Isah Ismail
5. Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Oladele John Nihi
6. State Legal Adviser, Femi Adegboyega
7. Local Governments Auditor General, Hon. Siyaka Yakubu Adabenege
