Ahmed Usman Ododo

Ahmed Usman Ododo is a Nigerian accountant and politician who has served as governor of Kogi State since 2024. He is a member of the All Progressives Congress.
Before his election as governor of Kogi State, he served as the auditor-general for local governments in Kogi State, overseeing the financial audits of local government councils in the state.

Education and early career

Ododo studied accountancy at the Federal Polytechnic Bida, Niger State, before earning a bachelor's degree in accounting from Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria. He later obtained a Doctor of Philosophy from the University of Lagos. He was appointed auditor-general for local governments by Governor Yahaya Bello.