Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, of Kano State has charged the 44 Local Government Chairmen in the state to execute developmental projects and be vigilant in managing public funds, emphasizing the need for openness and good governance in leadership.
The Governor made this known while declaring open a four-day retreat organized by the State Government in conjunction with ANHI Consultants International, held in Abuja.
The retreat, themed “Anti-Corruption, Financial Fraud, Transformational Leadership, and Ethical Values in the Workplace,” brought together local government officials, including Council Chairmen, Secretaries, Directors of Personnel Management, House Leaders, and Treasurers, which focused on the importance of ethical leadership and good governance.
The Governor, represented by the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Alhaji Mohammed Tajo Othman, stressed that transformational leadership is key factor and critical in promoting development and combating corruption at the grassroots level in a statement issued by the Public Relations Officer of the Ministry Aminu Bello Sani to thetemtaclesnews.com.ng
The Commissioner emphasized the effective governance at the local level requires a strict commitments to integrity and probity. It demands leaders who are honest, accountable, and dedicated to serving the people.
The training provided for local government officials is designed to equip them with the skills and knowledge necessary to drive development and progress in their communities while upholding the highest standards of ethics and morality.
The Governor urged local government leaders to prioritise developmental projects such as the provision of feeder roads, ensuring access to Primary Health are Services, Schools construction and renovation, portable water supply, and ensuring the construction of public toilets across densely populated places to address the issue of open defecation.
The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry , Hajiya Fatima Adamu Barde, expressed profound gratitude to Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf for his commitments to ensuring fairness, justice, and responsible leadership at the grassroots level.
The Chairperson of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON) in Kano State and Chairlady of Tudun Wada Local Government Area, Hajija Sa’adatu Yusha’u Soja, urged the 44 Local Government Chairmen to fully engage with the proceedings.
While contributing on the importance of the retreat Council Chairman of Dambatta local government Jamilu Abubakar Dambatta said the retreat cames at a right time as the local government Chairmen concentrate heavily on bringing succor to the lives of their people through public oriented programs.
Jamilu Abubakar Dambatta further revealed that ” just this week in Dambatta local government we flag off the construction of feeder road in Dambatta local government area apart from numerous Educational interventions to ensure quality control in Education system
The Council Chairman Jamilu Abubakar Dambatta expressed gratitude to the Commissioner for this initiatives and assured him that they will put what they learned into practice
He equally salutes the State Governor for his transformative agenda of developing the State from different spheres of human endeavors.
Dr. Aminu Ibrahim Gusau, a consultant with ANHI, commended Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf’s administration for its proactive approach to enhancing leadership capacity, ethical governance, and institutional excellence at the grassroots level.
In his keynote address, elder statesman and technocrat Dr Akim Baba Ahmad extolled Governor Yusuf’s responsible leadership, praying for his upliftment in governance after completing two terms in office. Dr Ahmad also charged the Local Government Chairmen to fear Allah in their undertakings and adopt the spirit of teamwork to move their communities to greater levels.
The retreat is a testament to the Kano State Government’s commitment to promoting good governance, citizen engagement, and community development in the state. By working together, local government officials can harness their collective energy and expertise to drive innovation and progress and build stronger, more resilient communities.
