Kogi Assembly confirms ex- APC chairman as commissioner

The Kogi State House of Assembly on Wednesday confirmed Alh. Abdullahi Bello, former State Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), as Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs. This followed a request by Gov. Ahmed Usman Ododo.

The confirmation comes after a cabinet reshuffle that saw the former Commissioner, Mr. Ozigi Deedat, moved to the Works’ Ministry.

The Speaker of the Assembly, Rt. Hon. Aliyu Yusuf, congratulated Bello and urged him to deliver on his mandate.

Yusuf emphasised effective supervision of local governments and harmony with traditional rulers to promote peace and development across the state.

Bello, in his response, pledged to justify the trust by driving grassroots development and collaboration with traditional institutions.

He expressed gratitude to the governor and members of the Assembly for the confidence reposed in him.

He cited his experience in party leadership as a key qualification for the role, promising transparency, accountability, and responsiveness.

The Assembly also confirmed Alhaji Sani Salihu as a Permanent Member of the Kogi State House of Assembly Service Commission.