Kogi state governor, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, has directed all political office holders to hand over to the most senior civil servants in their ministry, department and agency (MDA).
This was contained in statement signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Dr Folashade Arike Ayoade, in Lokoja Monday.
The statement said the all 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 the governor’s wife and that of the deputy dovernor’s wife are exempted from the new directive.
The statement further stated that the Head of Service, Auditor-General for state and local government and chairman and members of statutory commissions were not affected by the directive.
However, the affected aides include special advisers, senior special assistants, special assistants
The statement ordered that the handing over process must be concluded on Tuesday, December 3, 2019. and that copies of the handover notes should be forwarded to the office of the Secretary to the Government of Kogi state in soft and hard copies.
Governor Bello appreciated the affected officials for their immense contributions to the development of the state and wished them success in their future endeavours.
