The Deputy Governor of Kano State and Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Aminu Abdussalam, on Sunday, expressed confidence in the calibre and quality of individuals mandated to oversee local government activities in the state.
Gwarzo, according to a press statement, issued and signed by the office of the Press Secretary to the Deputy Governor, declared his confidence while inaugurating a three-day orientation retreat in Kaduna State, focusing on the “Operational Guidelines for the Kano State Local Government Interim Management Committee.”
He explained that the seminar, featuring a series of presentations, is designed to equip participants with the prerequisite knowledge needed to effectively discharge their responsibilities and promote the development of local government areas.
The Deputy Governor emphasised the importance of understanding operational guidelines, as they will serve as the legal framework for their functions.
“You need to understand all aspects of LGA functions, including the budgeting process, and seek clarifications from your DPMs or Treasurers, where necessary,” Gwarzo advised the interim chairmen.
He reminded all the Interim Caretaker Committee chairmen, Vice-chairmen, Directors of Personnel Management, and Treasurers that their appointments were based on professionalism, qualifications, and the confidence reposed in them by the current New Nigeria People’s Party administration.
“You are all expected to be responsible in discharging all local government affairs,” Gwarzo urged.
He also called on the seminar consultants to focus on fostering collaborative and sustainable working relationships among Interim Caretaker Committee Chairmen, their vice-chairmen, DPMs, Treasurers, and the entire Interim Members Committee for the betterment of their respective LGs.
Earlier, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Ibrahim Kabara, thanked the Deputy Governor for the timely training and encouraged participants to engage wholeheartedly to enhance the development of all LGs in the state.
The Speaker of the Kano State House of Assembly, Jibril Falgore, represented by his Deputy, Muhammad Bello, highlighted that the operational guidelines would provide a framework for the day-to-day LGA activities, promoting transparency and accountability to enhance effective service delivery.
Participants expressed appreciation to Governor Abba Yusuf for his leadership and support of grassroots governance, and to the Deputy Governor for approving the empowerment of LG administrators with the knowledge necessary for sustainable development.