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Shun Corruption, Kogi Governor Admonishes Newly Elected LGA Chairmen

The Kogi State Governor, Idris Wada has charged the newly elected 21 local government chairmen to shun corruption and work towards delivering the dividend of democracy to … Continue reading Shun Corruption, Kogi Governor Admonishes Newly Elected LGA Chairmen


The Kogi State Governor, Idris Wada has charged the newly elected 21 local government chairmen to shun corruption and work towards delivering the dividend of democracy to the people at the grass root level during the swearing in of the officers.

Accompanied by his deputy, Yomi Awoniyi and PDP party executives to the venue to introduce the newly elected chairmen to the governor, the secretary to the state government, Olugbemiro Jegede said Governor Wada has appointed liaison officers to take over the administration of local councils.

The Governor stated that the election is an acknowledgement of acceptability and leadership quality of the people of their respected local government.

While administering the oath of office on the newly elected Council Chairmen, the governor warned all the council chairmen that the oath they have taken is between them and the people at the grass root level, adding that the large portions of the rural dwellers are economically disadvantage and urged them to use this opportunity to impact positively on the masses at the local level.