Lokoja: The Kogi State Government has called on the newly appointed Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, and INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, to serve as exemplary ambassadors of the state in their respective national roles.
The Commissioner for Finance, Mr Asiwaju Asiru-Idris, gave the charge in a statement signed on Sunday in Lokoja.
Asiru-Idris described the appointments of the duo to the exalted offices by President Bola Tinubu as a plus and a source of pride for the government and people of Kogi.
He said that the government and people of Kogi received the appointments of Amupitan and Shaibu with great joy and appreciation across the state.
The Commissioner urged the duo to remain focused and committed to executing their assignments by avoiding any form of distraction from any quarter.
“This is because your appointments are a clear affirmation of President Tinubu’s confidence in the capabilities of Kogi indigenes and their commitment to an all-inclusive government that recognises talent from every corner of the nation.
“To us, these appointments are a testament of Tinubu’s visionary leadership, detribalised disposition and his dedication to harnessing the potentials of all Nigerians for national development.
“I am particularly grateful to Mr President for the opportunity provided to our kinsmen to contribute their expertise, knowledge and experience to your ‘Renewed Hope Agenda,” he said.
According to him, there is no vestige of doubt that these appointed individuals will serve the nation with utmost dedication, integrity and diligence in justification of the trust reposed in them.
The Commissioner added, “Thank you, Mr President, for your kind gesture and your unwavering commitment to the progress and development of our dear nation, Nigeria.”
