Ododo Charges 21 Kogi Council Chairmen on Security, Development

LOKOJA, Kogi State

Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo has charged Kogi State’s 21 newly sworn-in local government chairmen to tackle rural insecurity, improve essential services and ensure transparent management of public funds.

Ododo gave the directive through his deputy, Comrade Joel Salifu, on Wednesday during the swearing-in ceremony at the Glass House, Government House, Lokoja.

He urged the chairmen to collaborate with security agencies, traditional rulers and community leaders to protect lives and property, stressing that no community should be left vulnerable to criminal activities.

Ododo Prioritises Rural Infrastructure, Social Services

The governor urged the council chairmen to focus on rural roads, primary healthcare, basic education and environmental sanitation to improve living conditions across their respective local government areas.

He also called for programmes that promote the welfare and empowerment of young people and women, while emphasising the need to direct public resources towards projects that address community needs.

Governor Congratulates Newly Sworn-In Chairmen

Ododo congratulated the new council leaders, urging them to regard their election as a responsibility to serve the people and improve grassroots governance.

He also thanked Kogi residents for supporting the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the local government elections, noting that the party secured victories across all 21 local government areas and 239 electoral wards.

Describing the outcome as a call to greater service, the governor urged the chairmen to justify the confidence placed in them by delivering meaningful improvements in their communities.