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Yahaya Bello sacks Kogi commissioner, 2 others

Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, has sacked the state Commissioner for Agriculture, David Apeh.

Also sacked was the Special Adviser to the Governor on Emergency Management, Danladi Isah-Yunusa, and the Part-time Chairman of Kogi State Hotels and Tourism Board, Maryam Salifu.

This was made known via a statement issued by the Secretary to the State Government, Folashade Ayoade-Arike, on Tuesday, June 13.

READ ALSO: Hoodlums attack Yahaya Bello’s convoy in Kogi

Although no reason was given for Apeh’s sack, Ayoade-Arike noted that Bello approved the termination of his appointment with immediate effect.

She, however, said Isah-Yunusa and Salifu were relieved of their appointments over  “misconduct”.

The Star

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