Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello on Monday appointed caretaker chairmen for the state’s 21 Local Government Areas (LGAs).
Bello’s media aide, Onogwu Muhammed, said in a statement issued in Lokoja on Monday that the appointments were following the re-enacted Law of the Kogi State, outlining the establishment, composition, structure, finance, and functions of the local government areas.
Muhammad said: Gov Bello has approved the appointments of distinguished persons to serve as caretaker chairmen for the 21 Local Government Areas of the state.
The governor’s action is aimed at efficiently filling the void left by the former local government chairmen who have recently completed their commendable tenure of office.
According to him, their appointment is recognition of the pivotal role of local government administration, particularly in the crucial area of security.
He however, disclosed that the inauguration of the chairmen would be done on Jan. 9 at the Glass House of the Government House, Lokoja. (NAN)
