MEETING OF THE STATE EXECUTIVE COUNCIL OF THE KOGI STATE GOVERNMENT
EXCERPTS FROM THE EXTRAORDINARY MEETING OF THE STATE EXECUTIVE COUNCIL OF THE KOGI STATE GOVERNMENT HELD ON WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2023, AT THE EXCO CHAMBERS OF THE GOVERNOR’S OFFICE, LOKOJA
Chaired by His Excellency Yahaya Bello, CON, the Governor of Kogi State and Council Chairman, the meeting was attended by the Secretary to the State Government, Head of the Civil Service, Honourable Commissioners, and other council members.
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During the session, the Council Chairman introduced the governor-elect, Ahmed Usman Ododo to the council after his victory in the November 11 governorship polls with cheers and a standing ovation.
Governor Yahaya Bello, CON, commended council members for their contributions that led to Ahmed Usman Ododo’s triumph on November 11.
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The Council officially inaugurated the newly appointed Commissioner for Special Duties II, Hon Bashiru Lawal, who had earlier received clearance from the Kogi State House of Assembly, following the governor’s submission of the appointee’s name.
Council also deliberated and granted approval for the Kogi State Government’s Proposed Draft Budget for the year 2024. Titled “Budget of Consolidation and Continuity for Inclusive Growth,” Hon Asiwaju Idris Asiru, Commissioner for Finance, Budget, and Economic Planning, disclosed that the 2024 appropriation bill to be presented to the State House of Assembly was a balanced budget of N258, 278,501,339.
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Additionally, Council considered and approved memos from various ministries, including Rural Development, Health, Education, Justice, Finance, Budget, and Economic Planning. Furthermore, the creation of the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction was endorsed.
ONOGWU Muhammed
Chief Press Secretary to the Governor
December 6, 2023
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