Politics

BREAKING: Yusuf emerges new Speaker, Kogi House of Assembly

Aliu Umar Yusuf, a Lokoja II lawmaker, has been elected as the new Speaker of the Kogi State House of Assembly.

 

Yusuf was appointed as the new Speaker shortly after Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello issued a proclamation for the eighth Assembly.

 

The House also appointed Enema Paul, a Dekina Okura Constituency member, as the new Deputy Speaker.

 

In his inaugural speech, the new Speaker, Hon Aliu Umar Yusuf thanked God almighty for the privilege to serve Kogi State.

 

He also thanked his colleagues for finding him worthy to champion the affairs of the legislative house.

 

The State Assembly under his leadership will collaborate with other arms of Government towards moving Kogi State forward.

 

Details shortly…

 

 

Akanji Philip

Akanji Philip has been working as a reporter with VOICE AIR MEDIA, both onsite at the head office in Odi-Olowo, Osogbo, and remotely. He has covered events at notable political venues, involving prominent figures such as former Osun Governor Adegboyega Oyetola, current Osun State Governor Senator Isiaka Adetunji Adeleke, former Vice President Professor Yemi Osinbajo, the late Ondo Governor Rotimi Akeredolu, Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde, and various other representatives and lawmakers. In addition, he has represented the company at various press conferences at police stations and has reported on occasions featuring entertainers and actors, such as Kola Oyewo during Oba-Ile Day in Osun State, among others. -Phone Number: +2349058501092, +2348137827714 -Email: akanjiphilips100@gmail.com

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