Zamfara governor orders local council chairmen to involve traditional rulers in governance

The Zamfara State Governor, Lawal Dauda, has directed the chairmen of local councils to involve traditional rulers in governance for effective service delivery.

According to a statement issued on Wednesday by Abdullahi Muhammad, the Public Relations Officer of the Ministry for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, the governor made the call at a workshop organised by the ministry for local council officials in the state.

Represented at the event by his deputy, Mallam Mani-Mummune, the governor said the involvement of traditional rulers and other critical stakeholders in the management of the local government would foster growth and development at the grassroots.

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Dauda said: “As a rescue mission, I urge you to run an inclusive government that will bring positive change to your respective communities.

“You are also required to carry out all developmental projects within the constitutional framework to ensure law and order in your councils.”

The Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Alhaji Garba Ahmed advised the council leaders to be honest and exhibit the spirit of hard work to bring meaningful development to their areas.

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