Discharge your duties responsibly – Kano gov’t tells LG interim bosses

Kano State Government has charged the 44 interim Caretaker Committee chairmen to be responsible in discharging the affairs of their local government areas.

The Deputy Governor of the State, Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, who is also the commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, made the call while inaugurating a 3-day orientation retreat 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 (LGAs).

The deputy governor emphasised the importance of understanding operational guidelines, “as they will serve as the legal framework” for their functions, according to a statement issued by the Chief Press Secretary to the Deputy Governor, Ibrahim Garba Shu’aibu.

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“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 the 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 present 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 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, the 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 LGAs in the state.