Kebbi state governor, Nasir Idris, Sunday, hailed local government chairmen in the state for their creditable performance.
He made the commendation while speaking with journalists after a consultative meeting with the 21 local government chairmen, vice chairmen and 225 councilors in the state.
At the meeting held at the Government House, Birnin Kebbi, the governor said: “I am happy about their performance, the chairmen have shown unalloyed loyalty and support to my administration.
“The chairmen are the choices of their people to lead them and the era of hand picking candidates is over.
“Together with their councilors, they have performed to fruition in steering the affairs of their localities.”
He stated that the essence of convening the session was to rub minds together with the chairmen and councilors and to comprehend the problems and challenges at the grassroots.
“Outcome of such fora will guide the government to address such challenges and provide solutions to hasten development.
“My administration is widening consultations with prime stakeholders to facilitate socioeconomic wellbeing of our communities.”
The chairmen and councilors were led to the meeting by the state ALGON chairman, Birnin Kebbi local government chairman, Alhaji Muhammad Dahiru Nayaya Ambursa.
In attendance were Kebbi APC chairman, Abubakar Kana Zuru, Secretary to the State Government, Yakubu Bala Tafida, Commissioner Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Garba Umar Dutsinmari and the Accountant-General, Muhammad Bello Ibrahim Nahaliku.