Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, the Deputy Governor of Kano State and Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, has expressed his confidence in the caliber of individuals tasked with overseeing local government activities in the state.
Gwarzo made this statement 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 (LGAs).
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 Interim Chairmen.
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 NNPP 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, 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, highlighted 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.