Kogi Gov Tasks Appointees On CVR Grassroots Engagement

Kogi State Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo has directed all commissioners, high-ranking political appointees in each local government area and appointed government officials to return to their respective areas to lead grassroots mobilisation for the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise.

According to the commissioner for information and communications, Kingsley Femi Fanwo, the directive which takes effect from September 1 was issued via a circular from the Office of the Secretary to the State Government, Dr Mrs Folashade Arike Ayoade.

According to the circular, all appointees of government are to participate in the exercise under the coordination of the highest ranking appointee from each local government.

“All appointees are expected to coordinate registration mobilisation efforts at the ward level and submit a comprehensive report at the end of the mobilisation period, detailing the number of new voters registered in their respective wards and local government councils,” she said.