FIC Report (Kaduna State) – The Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State has advised the 23 elected local government chairmen to distribute the dividends of democracy equitably, without prejudice to political affiliation, gender, religious beliefs, or ethnic background.
Governor gave this advice at the swearing-in ceremony of the chairmen at the Council Chambers of Sir Kashim Ibrahim House in Kaduna.
He urged them to be transparent and accountable in handling public finances.
Senator Uba Sani reminded them that you are taking charge as captains of local governments when the third tier of government has been granted financial autonomy.
He urged them to Listen to their concerns, address their fears, and harness their potentials. Empower the people to participate in governance and ensure their voices are heard. In the words of Robert W. Flack, ‘Local government is the foundation of democracy; if it fails, democracy will fail,’” he pointed out.
Governor implored the chairmen to provide rural infrastructure, boost agriculture, build and upgrade health centres and primary schools, enhance economic and social services, and ensure sustainable natural resource use.
Speaking on the sidelines of the swearing-in ceremony, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, noted that local governments in the country have been granted full autonomy. He advised them to utilise the monthly allocations given to them for the development of their respective councils.
Signed:
Muhammad Gwani
HOC Kaduna (FIRC).
