Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo, has instructed commissioners and senior political appointees in all local government areas to return to their constituencies to support the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise.
The directive, announced on Saturday through the Commissioner for Information and Communications, Kingsley Femi Fanwo, takes effect from Monday, September 1, 2025.
According to a circular signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Dr. Folashade Arike Ayoade, appointees are expected to coordinate registration mobilization efforts at ward level and later submit reports detailing the number of new voters registered in their areas.
The governor emphasized that governance should not be restricted to the state capital, stressing the need for closer engagement with communities at the grassroots. He added that government officials must remain accessible and responsive to local needs.
The directive also states that any appointee wishing to leave their assigned LGA during the mobilization period must seek written approval from the Secretary to the State Government or risk disciplinary action.
