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Kogi Governor, Yahaya Adoza Bello appoints key staff

PRESS RELEASE
 
APPOINTMENT OF PRINCIPAL OFFICERS

His Excellency, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, the Executive Governor of Kogi State has approved the following appointments:

 1.Mr. Onoja Edward David as CHIEF OF STAFF to the Governor. Before his appointment as Chief of Staff to the Governor, Mr. Onoja Edward David who hails from Ogugu in Olamaboro LGA of Kogi State has risen to management positions in several bluechip enterprises in both the Financial and Oil & Gas Sectors of the Economy. He is a tested Administrator.
 
2.Abdulkarim Omuya Adubi Abdulmalik as SPECIAL ADVISER, MEDIA AND STRATEGY to the Governor. Prior to this appointment The SA Media & Strategy who hails from Ihima in Okehi LGA of Kogi State is a seasoned journalist, social media expert and Media Consultant.

3.Kingsley Olorunfemi Fanwo as Chief Press Secretary to The Governor. Prior to this appointment, Mr Kingsley Famwo who hails from Takete Ide Amuro in Mopamuro LGA of Kogi State works as a Correspondent with a leading National Newspaper

The appointments are with immediate effect.

His Excellency congratulates the appointees and demands utmost commitment and humble service to Kogi State from them.

Dated this 27th day of January, 2016.

Signed:
Alhaji Yahaya Bello
Executive Governor, Kogi State

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