Governor Idris swears in 21 LGAs Chairmen, Charges Them To Run Open, Transparent Government

Governor Nasir Idris of Kebbi State has sworn in the 21 newly elected Chairmen of Local Government Councils following their election on the 31st of August, 2024, on the platform of the APC.

The ceremony took place on Monday at the Presidential Banquet Hall in Birnin Kebbi, attended by a large crowd of political supporters from all 21 Local Government Areas of the State.

The event came at a time when the State House of Assembly passed into Law, the Local Government Amendment Bill, 2024, which increased the tenure of Local Government Councils, from two years to three years.

In his remarks, Governor Idris described the occasion as history making, expressing happiness that all the APC candidates won in the 21 Local Government Areas.

‘” This is clear evidence that the APC is the party that the people of Kebbi want,” he stated.

The Governor enumerated the glaring developmental projects across Kebbi State, which he credited for the election success of the APC.

“If goodwill and a solid track record matter, I am confident that the APC will win all future elections,” he emphasized.

Governor Idris urged the newly elected Local Government Chairmen to operate an open and collective leadership by involving their Vice Chairmen and Councillors in the running of the Councils to promote good governance.

He also advised them to view their electoral victories as Divinely ordained and to administer justice to all citizens.

The Governor told them to collaborate harmoniously with members of the State House of Assembly and other stakeholders to foster development in their communities.

After the swearing-in ceremony, Governor Idris presented new operational Hilux vehicles to the elected Chairmen and instructed them to use the vehicles with care.

Kebbi State Chief Judge, Justice Umar Abubakar, administered the oath of office on the newly elected Chairmen and Vice Chairmen.

In a vote of thanks, the Chairman. BirninKebbi Local Government, Hon. Abubakar Nayaya Ambursa, on behalf of other sworn in Chairmen, assured the Governor that they would adhere to the rules and regulations governing local government administration

The new local Government Chairmen sworn in under the APC are Hon Abubakar Jada for Aliero LGA, Hon Aliyu Musa for Argungu LGA,Zaiyanu Shehu Bunza for Bunza LGA, Hon Muhammad Dahiru Ambursa for Birnin Kebbi LGA, Hon Aliyu Sambo Zaga for Bagudo LGA, Hon Shehu Umar Jega for Jega LG and Hon. Sani Aliyu for Arewa LGA.

The rest are Atiku Ahmad Mandiya for Gwandu LGA,Adamu Aliyu Liba for Maiyama LGA, Dr. Mansur Isa for Dandi LGA, Hon Sirajo Usman Koko for Koko Besse LGA, Hon Muhammad Lawal for Suru LGA, Hon Yahaya Bala Kuka for Kalgo LGA and Hussaini Aliyu Bena for Danko Wasagu LGA.

Others who took oath of office are Hon Muhammad Sarkin Fawa for Fakai LG, Hon Abubakar Shuaibu for Yauri LGA, Hon Abdullahi Abdullahi M/U for Shanga LGA,Muhammad Dauda Sakaba for Sakaba LGA,Hon Bala Isa Isgogo for Zuru LGA and Hon Maniru Abubakar for Ngaski LGA.

Yahaya Sarki,

Special Adviser (SA) on Media and Publicity to the Kebbi State Governor.