Yahaya Bello to be sworn-in as Kogi state governor this week
Alhaji Yahaya Bello will be sworn as Kogi state governor during an official ceremony at 10am at the Confluence Stadium, Lokoja on Wednesday, January 27.
President Muhammadu Buhari, the Vice President, Senate President, Members of the National and State Assemblies, State Governors, Federal Ministers and Captains of Industry are expected to attend the Wednesday inauguration of Governor-elect Yahaya Bello.
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“We seize this opportunity to advise the general public to be orderly, peaceful and to co-operate with law enforcement agents who have been directed to take strategic positions in Lokoja township and environs to ensure a hitch-free event,” the statement said.
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Alh Isiaq Ajibola, Chairman, Media and Publicity Committee, recalled that as part of the handing-over preparations, a transition and inauguration committees were set up to ensure a smooth transition of power.
It would be recalled that Bello replaces the outgoing governor, Captain Idris Wada; he will be sworn in by the Chief Justice of the State.
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