The newly appointed Permanent Secretary of the Kogi State Ministry of Information and Communications, Mr Ebenezer Adurodija, has assumed office.
Mr Adurodija took over from the Acting Permanent Secretary, Mr Abdul Yakubu, today, Friday 20th September, 2024, at the State Secretariat Complex, Lokoja
Speaking after the handing over, Mr Adurodija expressed his appreciation to His Excellency, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, the Executive Governor of the State for the appointment. He also expressed his gratitude to the Head of Civil Service, Pastor Elijah Evinemi, for the display of professionalism in the appointments, which were based on merit.
The newly appointed Permanent Secretary assured the staff of the Ministry of better welfare under his administration as he is prepared to work round the clock to bring tremendous and positive developments to the Ministry, through massive support from His Excellency and the Commissioner of the Ministry, Hon. Kingsley Fanwo.
He emphasized his readiness to work hand in hand with all the staff of the Ministry but warned rumour mongers and sycophants as he would not condole gossip and laziness, charging everyone to remain committed and diligent in their official duties.
The former Acting Permanent Secretary, Mr Abdul Yakubu, charged the newly appointed Permanent Secretary to ensure that all parts of the organisation work together smoothly to implement government laws and manage the resources efficiently.
The Chairman of the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ) Kogi State Chapter who also doubles as the Director News and Publication, Alhaji Ademu Seidu, in his goodwill message, appreciated Governor Usman Ododo for giving the ministry their own as the Permanent Secretary, assuring the newly appointed Permanent Secretary of their collective support.
The Director Information Services, Mr Sunday Adeniyi, in his goodwill message, commended His Excellency, Alhaji Usman Ododo, Head of Civil Service, Mr Elijah Evinemi and the Commissioner of the Ministry, Hon. Kingsley Fanwo for all the proper and unbiased procedures for appointments describing Mr Adurodija’s appointment as well deserved.
The Kogi Information Chapel’s Chairman, Mallam Shuaibu Abubakar, described the appointment of Mr Adurodija as a testament to his hard work, resilience and dedication to his official duties wishing him success in his new office.
Adegboyega Segun,
Information Officer,
MOI&C.