Kogi Assembly Confirms Nomination of Omonu Jackson James Among Others as Pioneer Executives, Kogi State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission
Bashir Opaluwa Idris
The Kogi State House of Assembly has screened and confirmed Omonu Jackson James as the Pioneer Managing Director, Kogi State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission.
Other members of the Commission screened and confirmed by the House include, Mr. Suleiman Ndalaye, Chairman; Prince Mathew Kolawole, Executive Director -West; Engineer Isah Yakubu Jatto, Executive Director -Central; Usman Nda Muhammed, Executive Director -East; Olori Michael, Executive Director -Central and Suleiman Hameed to serve as the Commission’s Secretary.
This followed a letter sent to the house by Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo nominating Omonu Jackson James among others for screening and confirmation as poinner Executives of the Commission.
The Speaker, Rt. Hon. Aliyu Umar Yusuf who read the communication of the Governor at the plenary, said it is the duty of the Legislators to confirm any nominee before they can assume duty, if they are found to be qualified.
Hon. Aliyu Umar congratulated the nominees on their appointment, urging the nominees to hit the ground running, drive progress and ensure the dividends of oil wealth reach the communities and Kogi State in general.
After answering questions from members, at the house committee of the whole, Omonu Jackson James and other executives of the Commission, in a unanimous decision were subsequently confirmed as pioneer executives for the newly created Kogi State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission.
Speaking with Assembly Correspondent shortly after he was confirmed by the lawmakers, Omonu Jackson James assured the host communities of the Commissions commitment to the provision of basic amenities.
He expressed appreciation to Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo for the trust reposed in them and promised to deliver on a good note.
On his part, the Executive Director, West, Prince Mathew Kolawole thanked God for the opportunity to be nominated and screened by the House to serve and promised not to disappoint Kogites.
Prince Kolawole who is the immediate past Speaker, Kogi State House of Assembly, promised to bring his wealth of experience to bear in the discharged of his duties.
Recall that Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo had on 31st of July, 2025 forwarded appointment of nominees as Managing Director, Chairman, Executive Directors and Secretary, Kogi State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission following the signing of the law establishing the Commission recently.
Similarly, the Kogi State House of Assembly has screened and confirmed the nominees of Kogi State Independent Electoral Commission (KOSIEC)
The nominees screened by the House are Mamman Nda Eri, Chairman; Labran Yahaya Ayigebe, Member -East; Umar Makun Abdulmalik, Member -West; Jamiu Abdulkareem, Member-Central; Jimoh Ozigizigi Omeiza, Member-Central; Achema Friday, Member-East; Segun Ogbonika, Member-West and Alhaji Muhammed Usman to serve as Secretary.
The House equally screened and confirmed the nomination of Salihu-Otaru Kehinde Augustine as Director General, Kogi State Bureau of Lands.