Buni Inaugurates 17 LG Chairmen, 2 Commissioners

By Hussaini Mohammed, Damaturu

Yobe State governor, Hon. Mai Mala Buni, has inaugurated the newly elected chairmen of the 17 local government areas in the state, alongside two commissioners and a Permanent Secretary, urging them to prioritise community needs and deliver meaningful development at the grassroots.

Buni gave the charge during the inauguration ceremony in Damaturu, the state capital, where he called on the council chairmen to ensure that democracy translates into tangible benefits for residents of their respective local government areas.

The governor also urged the newly appointed commissioners to demonstrate commitment to their responsibilities and contribute to effective governance and service delivery across the state.

Those inaugurated include Dr. Abubakar Bukar Kagu as Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Dauda Alhaji Idi as Commissioner for Livestock Development, and Barrister Fatima Ibrahim Makintami as Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Justice.

Buni called on the new officeholders and other political stakeholders to sustain the prevailing peace in the state and collaborate with security agencies to protect lives and property.

He also commended the Yobe State Independent Electoral Commission for conducting what he described as a peaceful local government election.

The governor urged the newly inaugurated leaders to prioritise public welfare, promote accountability and implement policies that would improve the living conditions of residents.

He further charged them to strengthen public institutions, pursue people-oriented programmes and ensure improved service delivery across their respective areas of responsibility.

The Cabal gathered that all 17 newly inaugurated local government chairmen are members of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state.