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Kano govt trains caretaker committee chairmen on local government administration
Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State
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By Maduabuchi Nmeribeh/Kano
The Kano State government has sponsored a three-day capacity building seminar for the appointed Caretaker Committee Chairmen overseeing the 44 Local Government Areas across the state, pending the forthcoming Local Government elections to be conducted by Kano State Independent Electoral Commission (KANSIEC).
The Caretaker Committee Chairmen were appointed by Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, following the expiration of the tenure of elected Local Government chairmen in the state.
A statement by Mr. Ibrahim Garba Sbuaibu, Pess Secretary to the Deputy Governor of Kano State, Comrade Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, who doubles as the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, indicated that the 44 Local Government Caretaker Committee chairmen are currently undergoing a three-day capacity building workshop in Kaduna State.
Shuaibu said the Deputy Governor expressed optimism that the calibre of individuals tasked with overseeing Local Government affairs in the state will perform creditably well.
According to the Statement, Gwarzo stated this while inaugurating a 3-day orientation retreat in Kaduna State focused on the, “Operational Guidelines for the Kano State Local Government Interim Management Committee.”
He explained that the seminar, featuring a series of presentations, aims to equip participants with the knowledge needed to effectively fulfill their responsibilities and promote the development of Local Government Areas.
The Deputy Governor emphasized 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 participants.
He reminded all 44 Interim Caretaker Committee Chairmen, Vice-Chairmen, Directors of Personnel Management (DPMs), and Treasurers that their appointments were based on professionalism, qualifications, and the confidence placed in them by the current New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) administration.
“You are all expected to be responsible in discharging all Local Government Affairs,” he added.
He also called on the seminar consultants to focus on fostering a collaborative and sustainable working relationship among Interim Caretaker Committee Chairmen, their vice-chairmen, DPMs, Treasurers, and the entire Interim Members Committee for the betterment of their respective LGAs.
Earlier, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Ibrahim Muhammad Kabara, thanked the Deputy Governor for the timely training and encouraged participants to engage wholeheartedly to enhance the development of all LGAs in the state.
The Speaker of the Kano State House of Assembly, Hon. Jibril Ismail Falgore, represented by his Deputy, Hon. Muhammad Bello ButuButu, noted that the operational guidelines would provide a framework for day-to-day LGA activities, promoting transparency and accountability to enhance effective service delivery.
Participants expressed their gratitude to Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf for his leadership and support of grassroots governance, and to Deputy Governor Gwarzo for approving the empowerment of LGA administrators with the knowledge necessary for sustainable development.
