Ododo Tasks Kogi’s New LG Chairmen on Rural Security, Accountability

Kogi State Governor Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo has urged the 21 newly elected Local Government Chairmen to focus on rural security and ensure accountability in their roles. During the swearing-in ceremony at Government House, Lokoja, Ododo, represented by Deputy Governor Comrade Joel Salifu, emphasized the importance of strengthening rural security, ensuring accountability in the management of public funds, and prioritizing grassroots development.

He called on the chairmen to collaborate with security agencies, traditional rulers, and community leaders to protect lives and property, vowing that no community in the state would be left vulnerable to criminal activities. Ododo also stressed the need for the chairmen to prioritize rural roads, primary healthcare, basic education, environmental sanitation, and programs that create opportunities for youths and women.

He expressed gratitude to the people of Kogi State for their support for the All Progressives Congress (APC), which secured all chairmanship and councillorship positions across local government areas and 239 wards. The Governor urged the elected officials to deliver on their campaign promises and deliver greater service to the people.

He expressed confidence in the state's continued support for President Bola Tinubu and the APC ahead of the 2027 general and state Assembly elections, while commending President Tinubu's leadership and commitment to development through the Renewed Hope Agenda. Ododo stressed the importance of managing public funds transparently and responsibly, remaining humble, accessible to the people, and governing fairly without discrimination based on political differences.

He wished the chairmen success in their tenure and assured them of the state government's support for more development at the grassroots.