The newly sworn-in governor of Kogi state, Alhaji Yahaya Adoza Bello has made his first set of appointments with a seasoned Journalist and former Abuja Bureau Chief of Daily Times, Alhaji Abdulkarim Omuya Adubi Abdulmalik as Special Adviser on Media and Strategy.
The governor, who was sworn-in today in Lokoja by the state Chief Judge, Justice Nasiru Ajanah before a mammoth crowd of supporters, also appointed Mr. Onoja Edward David as Chief of Staff in his office.
Also appointed is Mr. Kingsley Olorunfemi Fanwo as Chief Press Secretary.
The new Special adviser on Media and Strategy hails from Ihima in Okehi Local Government Area of Kogi State. He is a seasoned journalist, social media expert and Media Consultant.
The new Chief of Staff, Onoja, hails from Ogugu in Olamaboro Local Government Area. He worked in several blue-chips enterprises in both the Financial, and oil & gas sectors of the economy and rose to management positions.
The Chief Press Secretary, Kingsley Olorunfemi hails from Takete Ide Amuro in Mopamuro Local Government Area. He worked as a Correspondent with a leading National Newspaper.
The three appointments, according to Governor Yahaya Bello, are with immediate effect.
The governor congratulated the appointees and asked them to display utmost commitment to the service as well as being humble in the service. [myad]