From Tunde Rahman, Lokoja.
In line with his promised new direction projects in Kogi state, Governor Yahaya Bello has directed all political office holders to hand over to the most senior civil servant in their Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs).
This was contained in a press statement made available to journalists on Monday and signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Dr Folashade Arike Ayoade.
Dr. Ayoade however indicated that the some categories are exempted from the above directive for now:
“All honourable commissioners, Director-General (Government House Administration)
“Direct Aides of the Governor, direct aides of the Deputy Governor, aides of the Chief of Staff, aides of Her Excellency, the Wife of the Governor and the aides of her Excellency, the Wife of the Deputy Governor.
“The Head of Service, Auditor-General for state and Local Government and Chairman and Members of statutory Commissions are not affected by the above directive.
“The handing over process MUST be concluded on Tuesday , 3rd December, 2019.
“Copies of the handing over notes should be forwarded to the office of the Secretary to the Government of Kogi State in soft and hard copies.
“The Government of the New Direction appreciates the affected officials for their immense contributions to the development of the state.” the statement said.
