The key facts

  • Bobir Islomov was appointed khokim of Navoi by a decision of the regional khokim dated October 13, 2026.
  • He previously served as first deputy chairman of the management board of JSC Regional Power Grids for power grid operation.
  • He replaced Dilmurod Ergashev, who had held the post since July 2023; the reasons for the dismissal were not disclosed.

New appointment

Bobir Khusniddinovich Islomov has been appointed khokim of the city of Navoi. The appointment was announced by the press service of the khokimiyat of Navoi Region. The basis was the relevant decision of the khokim of the region dated October 13, 2026.

Career and biography

Before his appointment, Islomov worked as first deputy chairman of the management board of JSC Regional Power Grids for the operation of electric grids. He was born in 1981 in the Nurbek (Navbahor) district of Navoi Region. In 2003 he graduated from the Navoi State Mining Institute, in 2005 from the Bukhara Technological Institute of Food and Light Industry, and in 2012 from the Higher School of Business.

Change of city leader

Islomov replaced Dilmurod Ergashev, who had held the post of khokim of Navoi since July 2023. Publications described his further fate differently: Kun.uz noted that the reason for his removal was not named, while Gazeta.uz reported that it was not disclosed what position he moved to.

Context

On July 21, at a video conference meeting on the results of the first half of the year, the president instructed the prime minister to consider candidates for the positions of 17 khokims, and the khokim of Navoi was on that list.