Borno Acting Governor Tasks New LG Chairmen on Security, Grassroots Development

The Borno State Acting Governor, Dr. Umar Usman Kadafur, has charged the twenty-seven newly inaugurated Local Government Chairmen in the state to prioritize security and grassroots development. Dr. Kadafur gave the charge during the swearing-in ceremony of the newly elected chairmen held at the Multi-Purpose Hall of Government House, Maiduguri. Radio Nigeria Correspondent, Chiroma Ali Ibrahim, reports that the exercise marks the third time the administration of Governor Babagana Umara Zulum is conducting local government elections since its inception. Addressing the new council bosses, the Acting Governor urged them to ensure accountability and transparency in governance. He also directed them to reside within their respective local government headquarters, warning against unnecessary travel or staying outside their areas of jurisdiction. Dr. Kadafur further enjoined the chairmen to emulate the leadership style and developmental strides of Governor Zulum in order to achieve total transformation at the grassroots level. He also commended past local government chairmen for their contributions to the development of the state. Earlier, the Commissioner for Local Government and Emirate Affairs, Sugun Mai Mele, described the inauguration as the beginning of a new era for local government administration in Borno State and urged the chairmen to justify the confidence reposed in them by the electorate. Speaking on behalf of his colleagues, the Chairman of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON), Borno State Chapter, Alhaji Ali Bolori, expressed appreciation to the people for the mandate given to them, pledging to deliver on their campaign promises. Alhaji Bolori also commended the Borno State House of Assembly for amending the law to extend the tenure of elected local government officials from two to three years, saying the extension would provide ample time to deliver dividends of democracy. The highlight of the ceremony was the administration of the oaths of office and allegiance on the elected officials by Justice Haruna Mshelia, who represented the State Chief Judge.

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