Kano State Government remains Resolute in tackling recurring Land disputes plaguing communities, striving to effect a permanent solution. The Commissioner of the Ministry for Local and Chieftancy Affairs, Alhaji Mohammed Tajo Othman disclosed this during a 2-day seminar organised by the Ministry for Local government in conjunction with BSI Dynamic Enterprises on “Effective Dispute Management as a veritable tool for peace and sustainable Development in Kano”, in Kaduna.
Mohammed Tajo Othman, said “Land disputes have been a recurring challenge in our state, often leading to conflicts, displacement, and economic losses.However, we have the opportunity to change this narrative by equipping ourselves with the knowledge and skills necessary to resolve these disputes effectively.”He said the workshop brings together 44 Local government Chairmen, House Leaders’ Secretaries, DPMs, CPOs, Land Officers, 56 District heads of Kano Emirate, and officials of the Ministry for Local Government and Resource Persons who facilitated the presentations.
The Commissioner said it is a collective responsibility by all stakeholder’s to assist the government in managing all forms of land dispute matters with fairness, transparency and wisdom.
In her welcome remarks, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Hajiya Fatima Adamu Barde, commended the Governor for consistently approving the Ministry’s requests to train local government officials, which has significantly enhanced local governance service and sharpened local government operations through capacity building.
Speaking at the event, the Vice Chairperson of ALGON Kano South and Chairman of Ajingi Local Government,Dr. Abdulhadi Zubairu Chula, commended the Kano State Government in this direction. Assuring that “As local government leaders, we recognise the importance of acquiring the necessary skills and knowledge to resolve these disputes effectively and promote peace and development.”
Dr. Chula urged participants to fully utilise the knowledge and skills acquired from this seminar to tackle land disputes and other challenges in their respective local governments, and to work towards building a more harmonious and prosperous society for all.
In his remarks, the Representative of Kano Kano Emirate Council, Makaman Kano and District Head of Dawakin Tofa assured the Kano government of their readiness to support government initiatives that will bring succour to the lives especially in resolving land dispute matters, He directed the traditional institutions to ensure compliance with Land Act matters and report any intricacies toward Sustenance of peaceful coexistence.
In his closing remarks, the Special Adviser to the Kano State Governor on Local Government Matters, Hon. Garba Umar Durbinde, expressed gratitude to all participants, facilitators, and organisers for their contributions to the seminar, and urged all stakeholders to apply the knowledge and skills acquired to resolve land disputes and promote peace and development in Kano State.
When interviewed after the closing ceremony Council Chairman of Dambatta local government, Jamilu Abubakar Dambatta expressed gratitude to the Executive Governor Engineer Abba Kabir Yusuf for his visionary leadership style aimed at developing the State.He assured the Governor that the participants would make the best use of what they learned during the retreat.
