Kebbi State Governor, Nasir Idris, has declared an end to the era of handpicking local government chairmen in the state, affirming that those currently holding office were genuinely chosen by the people.
The governor made this known while addressing journalists on Sunday, shortly after a consultative meeting with the 21 local government chairmen, their deputies, and 225 councilors at the Government House, Birnin Kebbi.
Expressing satisfaction with their performance so far, Governor Idris praised the council officials for their unwavering loyalty and support to his administration.
“I am happy about their performance. The chairmen have shown unalloyed loyalty and have justified the confidence reposed in them. Most importantly, they are the true choices of their people, and the era of handpicking candidates is gone for good in Kebbi State,”; he declared.
The governor explained that the essence of the meeting was to engage directly with local government leaders, understand the issues affecting grassroots communities, and jointly chart a course for accelerated development.
“Sessions like this allow us to rub minds, identify challenges, and find practical solutions that will fast-track development in our communities,”; he noted.
Governor Idris also reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to inclusive governance through continuous consultation with key stakeholders, aimed at improving the socioeconomic wellbeing of the people.
The meeting was led by the state chairman of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON), Alhaji Muhammad Dahiru Nayaya Ambursa, who doubles as chairman of Birnin Kebbi Local Government.
Also in attendance were the Kebbi State APC chairman, Abubakar Kana Zuru; Secretary to the State Government, Yakubu Bala Tafida; Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Garba Umar Dutsinmari; and the Accountant-General, Muhammad Bello Ibrahim Nahaliku.
