Gov. Umar Namadi of Jigawa has warned the newly elected local council officials againts land grabbing.
He stated this at the inauguration of the chairmen and their deputies, on Monday in Dutse.
“Let me make it clear to you that land issue is a sole responsibility of the government, unless the governor authorises you, stay away from land allocation and distribution, else you go to jail,” he said.
He also enjoined the new officials to always remain in their respective councils to enable them to serve their people effectively.
The governor warned that his administration would not condone council chairmen living outside their duty posts.
“You must remain in your LGAs because the era of living in Kano or Dutse, will no longer be tolerated.
“You must remain in your duty posts no matter the condition and do your best to serve your people well,” the governor added.
Namadi further reminded the chairmen that their assumption of office is based on trust, adding that they would account to God how they governed their people on the day of judgment.
“It is important for you to note that effective management of local government will determine the success of our party, the APC at the grassroots, state and national levels.
“I urge you to govern with utmost fear of God, take care of the people at the grassroots, govern with tansparency and honesty, as the resources at your disposal belongs to the people,” he said.
While wishing the officials successful tenure in office, Namadi advised them to carry everyone along in discharging their duties.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the APC swept all the 27 chairmen and 282 councillorship seats in the Oct. 5, LG polls in the state.
The Accord Party (AP) clintched four councillorship seats, while APGA won one councillorship seat in the election.
Dr Muhammad Uba, the Chairman, Birninkudu Local Government Council, who spoke on behalf of others, commended the governor for his support.
He pledged to do their best towards promoting government’s policies and programmes for sustainable social and economic development of the state.
