Yahaya Bello’s Man, Usman Ododo, Sworn In As Fifth Executive Governor Of Kogi

The New Diplomat
Writer

Ad

Unpaid arears: nationwide strike looms as SSANU, NASU issue ultimatum to FG

By Abiola Olawale Another nationwide strike appears to be looming as the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) and the Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU) have issued a seven-day notice to the Federal Government. The unions are demanding immediate resolution to their grievances, including the allegations of unjust distribution of…

OpenAI poaches ex-xAI finance chief as Altman, Elon Musk feud deepens

By Obinna Uballa OpenAI has appointed Mike Liberatore, the former chief financial officer of Elon Musk’s xAI, as its new business finance officer, a move set to intensify the growing rivalry between Musk and OpenAI’s chief executive Sam Altman. Liberatore, who left xAI in July after just three months, will oversee OpenAI’s vast infrastructure spending,…

How our Refinery ended Nigeria’s 50-year fuel queue crisis – Dangote Boasts

By Abiola Olawale Africa's richest man and President/Chief Executive, Dangote Petroleum Refinery, Aliko Dangote, has declared an end to what he described as Nigeria's decades-long nightmare of fuel queues. This is as Dangote maintained that his $20 billion mega-refinery, operational since September 3, 2024, has transformed the nation's energy landscape, eliminating chronic shortages that plagued…

Ad

By Ken Afor

Mr. Ahmed Usman Ododo has been sworn in as the fifth executive Governor of Kogi State on Saturday, succeeding his predecessor, Yahaya Bello.

The inauguration took place around 2:24 pm in Lokoja, the state capital.

Governor Ododo, along with other candidates, vied for the top position in the state under the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the November 11, 2023, election.

He emerged victorious, securing 446,237 votes, as declared by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

Other notable contenders included Senator Dino Melaye of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Mr. Murtala Ajaka of the Social Democratic Party (SDP). Ajaka garnered 259,052 votes, while Melaye, a former federal lawmaker, secured 46,362 votes.

Before Ododo’s inauguration, his Deputy, Salifu Joel Oyibo, took the oath of office.

Vice President Kashim Shettima, Ododo’s predecessor Bello, APC National Chairman Abdullahi Ganduje, and other party leaders, along with supporters, attended the event.

Governor Ododo, in his inauguration speech, emphasized the end of the politics of bitterness.

He also expressed gratitude for the presence of one of his rivals during the election, Leke Abejide of the African Democratic Congress (ADC).

The newly sworn-in governor pledged to position Kogi State as a key driver of the Federal Government’s goals, focusing on achieving food security, poverty eradication, job creation, access to capital, upholding the rule of law, combating corruption, and fostering economic growth starting from the state.

Ad

Unlocking Opportunities in the Gulf of Guinea during UNGA80
X whatsapp