Kogi State Governor Ahmed Usman has reappointed Mr. Moses Azubuike Okezie- Okafor as the state’s director general for research and development, demonstrating his dedication to merit, unity, and diversity.
Anambra State native Okezie-Okafor has an impressive background in this role. He was the first and only person to hold the position to date, having been appointed by previous Governor Yahaya Bello in 2016 and then again in 2020.
Ododo’s ‘third-term’ appointment is indicative of the governor’s pan-Nigerian perspective and represents yet another acknowledgement of his competence.
Since taking office on January 27, Ododo has made talent and outstanding performance a priority in his attempts to foster collaboration and integration both inside and outside of Kogi State.
“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.”
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Chief Uche Nworah, a former managing director of the Anambra Broadcasting Service (ABS), called the appointment a “watermark of superb leadership qualities on two outstanding people.
In addition to her considerable experience in leadership, governance, policy, research, strategy, diversity management, interfaith relations, conflict resolution, and peacebuilding, Okezie-Okafor brings 23 years of post-call legal experience to the table.
Fellowships from esteemed organizations including Kogi State Polytechnic (FKSP), the Institute of Chartered Mediators and Conciliators (FICMC), and the Institute of Institute of Corporate Administration (FICA) attest to his dedication to quality.
A mainstay of the ruling All Progressives Congress, he has also taken on significant roles in national politics, holding positions as the Head of Administration for the National Youth Mobilization Directorate of the Tinubu-Shettima PCC in 2023, the Director of Policy, Research, and Strategy for the Yahaya Bello Presidential Campaign Organization in 2022, and a member of the Research, Policy & Strategy Directorate of the Tinubu-Shettima Presidential Campaign Council at the same time.
