Governor Idris Swears-in 21 LG Chairmen In Kebbi

By Ayodele Oni

Kebbi State Governor, Nasir Idris, has sworn-in the newly elected 21 Local Government Chairmen in the State.

A statement by Ahmed Idris, the governor’s media aide, stated that the new Chairmen, Vice Chairmen and their Councilors were elected  during the Local Government Elections held on Saturday, in the state.

Speaking shortly after the swearing-in ceremony in Birnin Kebbi on Monday, Gov. Idris charged them to be transparent to their 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 into the running of affairs of their respective Councils.

He said that as servants, they should do everything possible to bring the people close to them, while advising them to strive hard to work for the betterment of generality.

“Today, we are making another history, because election was held in all the 21 councils and APC as a party emerged victorious at all levels.

“As I earlier said, if goodwill and track records will speak, APC will win all the elective positions in this LGAs elections.”

The governor noted with satisfaction that the election was conducted fairly, freely, and peacefully, devoid of any rancuor or any breach of peace.

The oath of office was administered by the Chief Judge of Kebbi State, Justice Umar Abubakar.

The governor later presented to the newly sworn-in chairmen brand new Hilux vehicles to facilitate their official engagements.