By Abah Benjamin Eneojoh
Lokoja
Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo of Kogi State, has charged newly elected chairmen of the twenty one Local Government Areas in the State to strengthen rural security, ensure accountability in the management of public funds and prioritise grassroots development.
Governor Ododo gave the charge on Wednesday through his Deputy, His Excellency Comrade Joel Salifu, during the swearing-in ceremony of the council chairmen at the Glass House, Government House, Lokoja.
The Governor urged the new council chairmen to work closely with security agencies, traditional rulers and community leaders to protect lives and property, stressing that no community in the state should be abandoned to criminal activities.
He also called on them to prioritise rural roads, primary healthcare, basic education, environmental sanitation and programmes that create opportunities for youths and women.
While congratulating the chairmen on their election, Ododo thanked the people of Kogi State for their support for the All Progressives Congress (APC), which won all the 21 chairmanship and 239 councillorship positions across the state.
He described the victory as a call to greater service and urged the elected officials to justify the confidence reposed in them by delivering on their campaign promises.
The Governor expressed confidence in the state’s continued support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, and all other APC candidates ahead of the 2027 general and state Assembly elections.
He also commended President Tinubu for his leadership and commitment to development through his Renewed Hope Agenda.
Ododo further charged the chairmen to manage public funds transparently and responsibly, remain humble, accessible to the people and govern fairly without discrimination based on political differences.
The Governor wished the chairmen success in their tenure, while assuring them of the state’s government support for more development at the grassroots.
The swearing-in according to stakeholders is indeed the start of a new chapter in Local Government administration in Kogi state, with a call on the chairmen to improve security, use public funds wisely and ensure government presence is felt at the grassroots. (vitalnewsngr.com)
