Zamfara Governor,Dr. Lawal Dare Hails New ALGON IMC Chair, Hon. Abubakar...Says LG is Key to Democratic Governance

Zamfara Governor,Dr. Lawal Dare  Congratulates New ALGON IMC Chair, Hon. Abubakar


The Governor of Zamfara State, Dr. Lawal Dare, Gamji Gusau has  congratulated Hon. Abubakar U. Abdullahi, the Chairman of Abaji Area Council ,Federal Capital Territory, Abuja on his selection as the newly elected Interim Management Committee  National Chairman of Association of Local Governments of Nigeria(ALGON).

According to the Governor, the local government as the third tier of government in any clime across the world  requires a focused and ingenious individuals to steer its affairs  to be able to achieve the desired goals on delivery of dividends of democracy at the grassroots level.

" But in our clime,part of the main challenges facing local government affairs in some quarters today is  certainly  lack  of capacity and ability on side of most elected Council Chairmen to create and generate  sustainable sources of revenue for development as well as overdependence on FAAC".He noted .

The new Zamfara State Governor, Dr Lawal Dare , Gamji Gusau, who disclosed this in a congratulatory Message personally signed said the emergence of Hon. Abubakar Abdullahi as the new leader of ALGON  in Nigeria is a clear evidence of new dawn for a visionary and purposely leadership that will help carve a niche for progress and development the Association.

He However, advised the new ALGON National Chairman to work closely with the federal and state governments in order to ensure smooth and cordial relationship that will engender growth , development and avenues for revenue and wealth creation .

While stating that the independence of the Local Government is important for revenue generation and  control, he  advised LG chairmen across the 36 states of the federation and FCT,Abuja  to look inward and avoid over dependence on monthly allocation from federal government.

"As a Governor, I am are ready to give all necessary support needed to make our local government areas in Zamfara to be  more viable and business driven is achieved with shortest period.

Governor Dare further pointed out,"The essence of creating local governments  as third tier of government is to bring government closer to the people at the grassroots and this is sacrosanct".

Meanwhile ,he enjoined all the members of ALGON to support Hon. Abdullahi while his tenure lasts .

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