The National President Of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON), Hon Aminu Mu'azu Maifata, has on Behalf of the Executive Council (NEC) of the Association announced the appointment of Sir Itiako Ikpokpo (KSM) as the NEW ALGON Director General.

This was contained in a statement issued by the ALGON Media Office on Friday.

His appointment was sequel to his nomination by the National President and subsequent ratification by the National Executive Council at the 47th National Executive Council of the association held on March 21, 2024 in Abuja.

Sir Itiako Ikpokpo, a serial entrepreneur brings to the ALGON stable a decade of remarkable experience, practical know-how and active involvement in local government governance as former two-term Chairman of Isoko South Local Government Area of Delta State, two-term Chairman of ALGON in Delta State, one time Deputy National President of ALGON, and the Chief of Staff to the immidiate past National President of ALGON, Hon. Kolade David Alabi.

Sir Ikpokpo was the President, Students' Union, University of Port Harcourt and is a Graduate of History and Diplomatic Studies from same university.

The National leadership of ALGON anticipates that Sir Itiako Ikpokpo will reposition the Association and drive critical synergy towards the improvement of local government governance in tune with emerging national and socio-political realites.

His appointment is with immediate effect.

He takes over from Hajiya Binta Bello whose tenure expired in November.

He is married to Lady Peikumor Itiako-Ikpokpo and blessed with children.