I have complete Confidence in the Calibre of Individuals Leading LGA Affairs – Kano Deputy Governor

By Mustapha Salisu

Comrade Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, the Deputy Governor of Kano State and Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, has expressed confidence in the quality of the individuals responsible for managing Local Government Affairs in the state.

Comr. Gwarzo made this statement while inaugurating a 3-day orientation retreat in Kaduna State focused on the ‘Operational Guidelines for the Kano State Local Government Interim Management Committee.’

He explained that the seminar, which will feature a series of paper presentations, aims to equip participants with the knowledge necessary to fulfill their responsibilities effectively for the development of the Local Government Areas (LGAs).

The Deputy Governor emphasized the importance of understanding operational guidelines, noting that they serve as the law governing their functions.

“You need to understand all aspects of LGA functions, including the budgeting process, and seek clarifications from your DPMs or Treasurers where things seem unclear,” Comr. Gwarzo advised the Interim Chairmen.

He reminded the 44 Interim Caretaker Committee Chairmen, Vice-Chairmen, Directors of Personnel Management (DPMs), and Treasurers that they were appointed based on their professionalism, qualifications, and the confidence the current NNPP administration has in them.

“You are all expected to be responsible in discharging all Local Government Affairs,” Comr. Gwarzo urged.

He also encouraged the seminar consultants to emphasize establishing cordial and sustainable working relationships between the Interim Caretaker Committee Chairmen, their vice-chairmen, DPMs, Treasurers, and other Interim Committee Members for the betterment of their respective LGAs.

Earlier, Ibrahim Muhammad Kabara, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, thanked the Deputy Governor for the timely training and urged participants to engage with dedication to develop all LGAs in the state.

Also speaking, the Speaker of the Kano State House of Assembly, Hon. Jibril Ismail Falgore, represented by his Deputy, Hon. Muhammad Sani ButuButu, stated that the operational guidelines would provide a framework for executing daily LGA activities. He added that this would promote transparency and accountability, enhancing effective service delivery in the LGAs.

PRIME TIME NEWS reports that, participants expressed gratitude to Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf for improving leadership quality and supporting grassroots governance, as well as to Deputy Governor Comr. Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo for approving the empowerment of LGA administrators with developmental and sustainable knowledge.