Gov Idris Formally Announces Dissolution Of Kebbi LGs, Holds Meeting With Outgoing Chairmen In Birni Kebbi

Kebbi state governor, Comrade Dr. Nasir Idris,  the Kauran Gwandu, has  held a meeting with outgoing chairmen of the  21 local Governments in the state  as their tenure ends today , Monday , February 5, 2024.

The governor met with the outgoing 21 local Government Chairmen at the Council Chamber of  the Government House, Birnin Kebbi on Monday.

Governor Idris expressed appreciation  to them on behalf of the people and Government of Kebbi state for their invaluable contributions to their respective local governments and the entire state.

The governor expressed delight with the performance of the outgoing Chairmen and the progress recorded on their watch in their respective local governments.

 Governor Idris  later formally announced the dissolution of the 21 Local Government Councils and ordered the outgoing Chairmen to hand over  to the Directors of Personnel Management, DPMs of  their respective councils with immediate effect. 

He said this order was sequel to the expiration of their tenure.

Governor Nasir Idris  has also directed all Secretaries of the 21 Local Government Councils to vacate office immediately.

Governor Nasir Idris, made it clear during the meeting held at the Government House, Birni Kebbi  that in accordance with the law governing  the tenure of elected officials  at the local government level, their period of being in office  expired today, Monday, February 5, 2024.

‘I thank you immensely for your contribution to the success of my administration, you have worked assiduously towards the development of your respective areas.

My next line of action will be a brighter one for you.

 I give glory to GOD for making us triumph in the just concluded by- election for Ngaski/Yauri/Shanga Federal constituency and the Arewa/Dandi Federal Constituency. 

I extend my appreciation to the people of the affected Local governments’  he said.

Talking to journalists including Team@orientactualmags.com , , the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Alhaji Garba Umar Dutsinmari, explained that Secretaries of the Local Government Councils were also asked to go because most of them had become politicians after retiring  from civil service and are not employees of government. 

The Commissioner made it clear that the government would do the needful to ensure that all the local government councils are made to operate in strict compliance with the law-Team@orientactualmags.com Do you have any information you wish to share with us? Do you want us to cover your event or programme? Kindly send SMS to 08059100286, 09094171980. Thank you