Yemi Obafemi
Secretary to Kogi State Government, Dr. Folashade Ayoade who served under the immediate past Governor, Yahaya Bello in the last eight years have been reappointed by Kogi State Governor, Usman Ododo, as the SSG.
The governor also announced the appointment of Ali Bello as the Chief of Staff.
Punch report that Bello is a nephew of the former governor, and he hails from the Kogi Central Senatorial District.
Until his appointment, Bello was with Yakubu Adabenege who is now the Auditor-General of Local Government.
Adabenege was appointed by the former governor two weeks ago.
Also, Suleman Ibrahim was announced as the Director-General, Protocol.
Oladele Nihi was announced as the Chief Press Secretary,
The governor also announced the appointment of some Commissioner-designates majority of whom were former commissioners under the former governor.
They are the former Commissioner for Information, Kingsley Fanwo; former Finance Commissioner, Idris Ashiru; former Commissioner for Solid Minerals; Bashir Gegu; former Commissioner for Education, Wemi Jones; and the former Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Salami Deedat.
