Kogi Governor Ododo Urges New LG Chairmen to Enhance Security

Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, tasked the newly sworn-in chairmen of the 21 Local Government Areas with enhancing rural security, ensuring accountability in public funds, and prioritizing grassroots development. This directive was issued during their swearing-in ceremony at the Glass House, Government House, Lokoja, represented by the state deputy governor, Comrade Joel Salifu.

Ododo emphasized the importance of collaboration with security agencies, traditional rulers, and community leaders to safeguard lives and property, asserting that no community should be left vulnerable to criminal activities. He also called for a focus on rural roads, primary healthcare, basic education, environmental sanitation, and programs for youth and women.

Ododo congratulated the chairmen on their election and expressed gratitude to the people of Kogi State for their support of the APC, which won all local government chairmanship and councillorship seats. He expressed confidence in the state's support for President Bola Tinubu and APC candidates ahead of the 2027 elections, urging the chairmen to manage public funds transparently and govern fairly.