Okezie-Okafor, who hails from Anambra State, has a distinguished track record in this position. First appointed in 2016 by former Governor Yahaya Bello and reappointed in 2020, he is the pioneer and sole occupant of the role to date. This ‘third-term’ appointment by Governor Ododo marks another recognition of his competency and reflects the Governor’s pan-Nigerian outlook. Ododo, who took Office on January 27, continues to prioritize talent and exceptional performance as part of his efforts to build cooperation and integration within Kogi State and beyond.
“I am deeply humbled by this reappointment and the continued trust placed in me by the Governors and people of Kogi State,” stated Okezie-Okafor. “My focus remains on delivering my assignment with maximum excellence, especially driving research and development initiatives that decisively address the state’s challenges and help to unlock her multidimensional potential for accelerated and sustainable growth.”
