Kebbi State Governor, Nasir Idris has sworn-in the newly elected 21 Local Government Chairmen in Kebbi State.
The new Chairmen, Vice Chairmen and their Councilors were elected into their respective offices during the local government elections held on Saturday, August 31, 2024 across Kebbi State.
Speaking shortly after the swearing-in ceremony at the Presidential Lodge in Birnin Kebbi Gov. Idris charged them to be transparent in their dealings with the people at the grassroots level.
While urging them to operate an open door policy in the discharge of their constitutional responsibilities,
the governor advised the chairmen to incorporate the vice chairmen and councilors in running the affairs of their respective councils.
He said that as servants of the people, they should do everything possible to bring the people close to them, while advising them to strive hard to work for the betterment of the masses
The governor noted with satisfaction that the election was conducted fairly, freely, and peacefully, devoid of any rancour or any breach of peace.
The oath of office was administered by the Chief Judge of Kebbi State, Justice Umar Abubakar.
The governor later splashed the newly sworn-in chairmen with brand new Hilux vehicles to facilitate their official engagements.
Editor Paul Akhagbemhe
