The Kogi government has charged the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, and the chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Joash Amupitan, to be good ambassadors of the state.

The Commissioner for Finance, Asiwaju Asiru-Idris, gave the charge in a statement on Sunday.

Mr Asiru-Idris described the appointments of the duo to the exalted offices by President Bola Tinubu as a plus and a pride to the government and people of Kogi.

He said the appointments of Messrs Amupitan and Shaibu were received by the government and people of Kogi with great joy and appreciation across the state.

The commissioner urged the duo to remain focused and committed to the execution of their assignments by avoiding any form of distraction from any quarter.

“This is because your appointments are a clear affirmation of President Tinubu’s confidence in the capabilities of Kogi indigenes and their commitment to an all-inclusive government that recognises talent from every corner of the nation.

“To us, these appointments are a testament of Tinubu’s visionary leadership, detribalised disposition, and dedication to harnessing the potentials of all Nigerians for national development.

“I am particularly grateful to Mr President for the opportunity provided to our kinsmen to contribute their expertise, knowledge, and experience to your ‘Renewed Hope Agenda,’” the commissioner said.

(NAN)