Appointment
Ododo approves appointment of Itopa as new MD, Graphics Newspapers
By Friday Idachaba, Lokoja.
Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo of Kogi State has approved the appointment of a seasoned Journalist and Author, Mr Yusuf Jimoh Itopa as the new Managing Director of Kogi owned Graphic Newspapers.
Mr Elijah Evinemi, the State Head of Civil Service (HOS) announced the appointment of Itopa, a graduate of Theater Arts from the University of Ibadan (UI) in his office on Friday in Lokoja.
The Head of Service said that aside the appointment of Managing Director of the Graphic Newspapers, other Ministry, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) whose heads had been in acting capacity were given confirmation by the Governor.
Evinemi charged the new MD of Graphic Newspapers to live up to expectations by ensuring that he used the media house to propagate and promote government policies and programmes.
“By this appointment, you are the mouthpiece of the state government. Go there and key into the system in order to fulfil the statutory mandate of the Graphic Newspaper.
“You should showcase your worth as an experienced journalist so that you can justify this appointment by performing creditably well to the admiration of the Governor, the state and your professional colleagues,” he stated.
In his remark, the immediate past chairman, Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Kogi State Council, Comrade Adeiza Momoh-Jimoh thanked Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo for the appointment of Itopa.
Momoh-Jimoh expressed optimism that the new MD would perform beyond expectations as he appealed to the state government to give all necessary support to the media house to enhance its operations within and outside the state.
“I am using this medium to appeal to Kogi State Government to give maximum financial support to Graphic Newspaper so that people outside Kogi State can be reading the paper”, he said.
In his words of appreciation, the new Managing Director promised not to disappoint the Governor and all those who were instrumental to his appointment.
“I will try my best to ensure that we do our best in ensuring that we promote government policies.
“I was in the Graphic Newspapers for over 12 years before I moved to the Ministry of Information. The experience is there for me to harness”, he said.
Itopa solicited government support and collaboration to enable him achieve his set objectives and thanked Governor Ododo for considering him worthy of the appointment. (Ends)
The Senate has endorsed the nomination of Omolola Oloworaran as the substantive Director-General of the National Pension Commission (PENCOM).
President Bola Tinubu had nominated Oloworaran for the position and sought Senate approval through a formal request.
Her confirmation followed the adoption of a report by the Senate Committee on Establishment and Public Service, presented during Thursday’s plenary session.
The committee’s chairman, Senator Cyril Fasuyi (APC, Ekiti North), stated that Oloworaran met all legal and professional requirements as outlined in the Pension Reform Act 2014. He emphasized that she fulfilled the criteria stipulated under sections 19(2), (5), (6), and 26 of the Act, qualifying her for the role.
“The nominee has demonstrated competence and meets the legal prerequisites for this position. The committee finds her to be a fit and proper person for appointment as Director-General of PENCOM,” Senator Fasuyi said.
During the session, Deputy Senate President Barau Jibrin put the committee’s recommendation to a voice vote, which received overwhelming support from the senators.
Oloworaran’s confirmation ensures continued leadership at PENCOM, an agency critical to Nigeria’s pension administration and reform initiatives.
Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has announced the appointment of Hon. Gani Audu as Chief of Staff, with the appointment taking immediate effect.
The Chief Press Secretary to the Governor Fred Itua, made the disclosure through a press Statement on Thursday.
According to the statement the Secretary to the State Government, Musa Umar Ikhilor, who made the announcement described Audu’s new role as integral to advancing Governor Okpebholo’s reform agenda for the state.
The statement reads: “It is hereby announced for the information of the general public, particularly the good people of Edo State, that His Excellency, Senator Monday Okpebholo, Governor of Edo State, has approved the appointment of Hon. Gani Audu as his Chief of Staff. The appointment takes immediate effect.”
Hon. Audu, born on August 18, 1969, brings a rich background in governance and administration to his new role. A graduate of Auchi Polytechnic with an HND (1994), he went on to complete a Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration from Benson Idahosa University (2011) and an M.Sc. in Intelligence and Global Security from Baze University, Abuja (2024).
Audu’s political experience spans nearly two decades. He served as Chairman of Etsako West Local Government Council from 2004 to 2010, represented Etsako West Constituency 1 in the Edo State House of Assembly from 2015 to 2023, and was the All Progressives Congress (APC) deputy governorship candidate in the 2020 Edo State elections.
This strategic appointment is expected to bolster the governor’s administrative team and support his vision of transformative governance in Edo State.
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated President Donald Trump on his re-election as the 47th President of the United States of America.
In a statement released by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President (Information & Strategy), on Wednesday, President Tinubu expressed his enthusiasm about strengthening Nigeria-U.S. relations amidst the complex global challenges and opportunities.
Trump, who claimed victory on Wednesday, pledged to “heal” the country as he was on the brink of defeating Kamala Harris in a remarkable White House comeback.
President Tinubu praised Trump’s victory, emphasizing that it reflects the trust and confidence the American people have placed in his leadership. He also commended the American people’s commitment to democracy.
Looking ahead, President Tinubu expressed confidence that Trump’s experience as the 45th president from 2017 to 2021 would foster beneficial and reciprocal economic and development partnerships between the U.S. and Africa. He expressed hope that this new era under President Trump would promote peace, economic cooperation, and address global challenges.
Acknowledging the significant influence of the United States in shaping global events, President Tinubu believes that Trump’s leadership will bring the world closer to peace and prosperity.
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