By; ADAMA JOHN, Lokoja
Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Usman Ahmed Ododo, has sworn-in 17 newly appointed commissioners in the state, with a charge to perform their duties with utmost sincerity as servant leaders without fear or favour.
The charge to the commissioners in government house during the inauguration in Lokoja midweek, was the hallmark of the inauguration exercise of the of the seventeen commissioners as members of the state executive council.
The governor said that the selection and appointment of the minted commissioners in government business was a careful exercise aimed at achieving competence and the ability to deliver, adding that there was no room for failure in the arduous tasks ahead of them.
“We are expected to hit 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.
Acknowledging the erstwhile administration of Alhaji Yahaya Bello, Ododo was optimistic that a formidable foundation and a exemplary administration of a sort has been laid on whose achievements to further move the state to enviable height have been set.
“I sincerely urged all of you to give your best, work harmoniously as a team with one another and as the governor of the state I will be honest, transparent and probity 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 them to unite in the interest of peaceful coexistence of the people.
“Kogi State is blessed with enormous potentials 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 serve you to the best of our ability” he stated.
Speaking on behalf of other commissioners, Hon. 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.
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