Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello has dissolved his cabinet and appointed new one as part of transition process for the incoming administration in the state.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Kogi Governor-Elect, Alhaji Usman Ododo will take over from the Bello administration on Jan. 27.
Those affected by the dissolution included; Heads of agencies, parastatals and other appointees, although some of them were reappointed alongside the new members of cabinet.
Bello’s Media Aide, Onogwu Muhammed in a statement on Monday in Lokoja, said the governor made the pronouncement at the end of the state’s Executive Council Meeting held on Monday at the EXCO Hall of the governor’s office.
The governor said his decisive and strategic action became imperative as his administration would soon come to an end.
“This significant move serves as a recalibration of the governance trajectory and signifies the initiation of the comprehensive transition process as my ‘New Direction Administration’ gracefully concludes its tenure.
“Government officials affected by this announcement are instructed to ensure a thorough and proper handover process, transferring all pertinent government documents, property, and materials to the permanent secretary of their ministries or senior government officials stationed in their respective offices, ” he said.
The governor, however, commended the affected officials for exemplifying unparalleled commitment, diligence, and unwavering patriotism throughout their tenure.
He wished them success in their future endeavors, a sentiment he extended to all heads of agencies and other appointees whose roles were now concluded.