Usman Ododo Biography, Governor Elect Kogi State, Wife, Education, Career, Net Worth

Usman Ododo is a distinguished politician from Nigeria with a strong leadership background. He was elected Kogi State governor on the November 11 election. He had a background in political science and public administration and was the state’s previous Auditor-General for Local Governments. In addition, he is a humanitarian, a family guy, a visionary, and a leader.

Usman Ododo’s Early Life and Biography

He was born on February 7, 1982, in Kogi State, Nigeria. He is descended from the Ebira, one of the main ethnic groupings in the state.

Since his birth, Ododo has felt obligated to serve his people and advance his nation, having come from a prosperous family. His mother, Hajiya Fatima Ododo, was a well-known educator and philanthropist, while his father, Alhaji Ahmed Ododo, was a well-known businessman and community leader.

Ododo grew up in a wealthy family and was educated to a high standard from a young age. For his secondary education, he went to the Federal Government College in Okene, where he did exceptionally well both academically and socially. He was his school’s head boy and participated in various extracurricular activities, such as debating, sports, and drama.

Ododo continued his education in Zaria, Nigeria’s esteemed Ahmadu Bello University, where he graduated in 2004 with a bachelor’s degree in political science. The same university awarded him a master’s degree in public administration in 2008. He continued his study by enrolling in the University of Abuja’s doctoral program in political science, which he is presently pursuing.

Career

 Over the years, Ododo has made good use of his degree. He has held a number of political posts, such as Chairman of the Kogi State Youth Council, Special Assistant to the Governor, and Member of the Nigerian Youth Parliament. Ododo now has a clear understanding of the difficulties his state and the nation face.

He has honed his strategic skills and a penchant for bringing people together to achieve common goals.

Ododo is now widely regarded as a rising political star in Nigeria. He rose to prominence when he was appointed as the Auditor-General for Local Governments in Kogi State in 2019 by Governor Yahaya Bello. He served in this capacity until 2023, when he resigned to pursue his gubernatorial ambition. As the Auditor-General, he was responsible for ensuring accountability, transparency, and efficiency in the management of public funds at the local government level

Governorship Postion

In 2023 he contested for the position of the governor of kogi state under the APC platform and was declared winner in the November 11 election by INEC defeating Dino melaye of PDP, and Alake of SDP

Personal Life

Ododo is blissfully wedded to Aisha Ododo, his stunning spouse who is a thriving professional and a devoted companion. Three beautiful children, a girl and two boys, have been a blessing and are the light of their lives. Ododo is a loving husband and father who enjoys spending time with his family. He fulfills his religious duties and upholds the teachings of his devoted Islam.

Net Worth

Ododo is a prosperous and accomplished politician who has accumulated a sizeable fortune from his several ventures. He has made investments in a number of industries, including real estate, farming, and hospitality. He has a number of assets and properties both in Nigeria and elsewhere. He drives fancy cars and has an opulent lifestyle. He is not, however, pompous or extravagant. He spends his fortune for charitable purposes and is modest and humble. He is thought to be worth $10 million.