Jigawa Govt Dissolves 27 LG Chairmen

From Mikail Tsoho, Dutse

Following the expiration of the tenure of Local Government Elected Officials, Jigawa State government through the Ministry for Local Government and Community Development has announced the dissolution of 27 elected local government chairmen.

This was contained in a statement signed by Comrade Najib Umar, Public Relations Officer of the ministry and made available to newsmen.

The statement said, “Following the expiration of local government elected officials, the ministry for local government and community development, directed the Director Administration and General Services (DAGs) of all the 27 Local Governments of the state to take over the affairs of administration of the Local Government from today; 28/06/2024.”

Therefore, all appointed officials including; Secretaries, Supervisory Councillors, Special advisers and assistants of all the Local Government Councils are equally relieved of their appointments.

In his remarks, on behalf of the Jigawa State Government under the leadership of His Excellency, the Governor Malam Umar A. Namadi FCA, the Honourable Commissioner for Local Government and Community Development Hon. Ahmed Garba MK, congratulates the outgoing officials on the successful conduct of their tenures, which shows the significant contributions rendered to the development of their areas and the state in general.

He further called on them for immediate handing over of all Governments’ Belongings in their possessions.