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The Bureau Newspaper | December 6, 2024
In a major political improvement, former Kogi State Deputy Governor Edward David Onoja has been nominated by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for a key place within the South East Improvement Fee (SEDC), regardless of the continued detention of his former boss, Governor Yahaya Bello, by the Financial and Monetary Crimes Fee (EFCC).
In line with an announcement shared by Bayo Onanuga, the Particular Adviser to the President on Info and Technique, on his official social media web page, Onoja’s appointment is a part of a broader reshuffling and nominations for the North West Improvement Fee (NWDC) and South East Improvement Fee. Onoja, who served because the deputy to the embattled Bello throughout his tenure, has now secured a distinguished position on the board of the South East Improvement Fee, a major transfer in mild of the political local weather in Kogi State.
The assertion, which was made out there to The Bureau Newspaper, additionally confirmed that Hon. Emeka Atuma has been nominated as the brand new Chairman of the South East Improvement Fee. Alongside Atuma, Hon. Mark C. Okoye has been nominated because the Managing Director/CEO. Different notable figures appointed to the board embody Edward Onoja, Orure Kufre Inima, and Chief (Mrs.) Joke Adebayo-Chukwuma.
This appointment comes at a time when Yahaya Bello is dealing with critical authorized challenges, with reviews confirming that he’s presently in detention on the EFCC. The juxtaposition of Onoja’s new federal position and Bello’s authorized troubles highlights the shifting political dynamics in Kogi State.
President Tinubu’s nominations are seen as a part of his administration’s ongoing dedication to regional improvement. The newly appointed members, together with Onoja, are anticipated to leverage their expertise to drive the mandates of each commissions, with a give attention to improvement within the areas they symbolize.
For the South East Improvement Fee, the record additionally contains figures comparable to Barr. Ugochukwu H. Agballah, Hon. Okey Ezenwa, and Chief Hyacinth Ikpor, amongst others. The fee’s govt crew may also embody Prince Obinna Obiekweihe, Senator Anthony O. Agbo, and Dr. Daniel Ikechukwu Ugwuja.
President Tinubu emphasised that the brand new appointments will function an important basis for the progress and improvement of their respective areas.
The Bureau Newspaper will proceed to watch developments in each Kogi State and the newly appointed commissions.
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