Kano State deputy governor, Comr. Aminu Abdussalam has directed all 44 local government areas (LGAs) caretaker committee chairmen to reside in or relocate to their designated LGAs.
Abdussalam issued the directive over the weekend while receiving over 1000 defectors from the All Progressives Congress (APC), to the New Nigerian Peoples Party (NNPP), from Shanono area at Government House, Kano
This is contained in a press statement issued to newsmen by the deputy governor‘s spokesperson, Ibrahim Garba Shuaibu on Sunday.
Abdussalam, who also serves as the commissioner for local governments and chieftaincy affairs, emphasized the importance of caretaker committee chairmen being readily available in their designated LGAs.
He instructed them to relocate to their respective councils and initiate impactful projects in crucial sectors like healthcare, education, and water access.
The deputy governor warned that the state government would not tolerate absentee leadership and emphasized the need for chairmen to reside among the people they represent.
To ensure compliance, Gwarzo announced unscheduled and surprise visits to various LGAs to assess the dedication of caretaker committee chairmen to their assigned duties.
In addition to the directive, the deputy governor reassured the public of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf‘s commitment to implementing programs that benefit all areas of Kano State.
He concluded by urging continued public support for the administration‘s vision of progress and prosperity.