Alhaji Usman Ododo, the governor of Kogi State, has given his approval for the employment of 1,192 more assistants.
This was said in a statement made on Monday, August 19, by Dr. Folashade Ayoade, the Secretary to the State Government.
“The aides include Yakubu Abdulhakeem who is to serve as the Executive Secretary, Kogi State Office for Disability, 165 Senior Special Assistants, and 36 Special Assistants.
“Others on the list approved by the governor are 574 Ward Special Assistants and 290 Local Government Special Assistants,” the statement read.
Along with a retinue of assistants, Ododo also approved the appointment of Alhaji Ibrahim Abdulsadiq to the position of Director of Protocol, First Lady Office.
All appointments received congratulations from the governor, who also asked them to do their utmost to serve the state and all of humanity.
All appointments, according to Ayoade, will take effect on September 1, 2024.
Nigerians on X, meantime, are wondering why a state governor needs that many assistants.
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