Kano State Government has reiterated its commitment to reviving the lost glory and decaying infrastructure of the Local Government Council in the State.
This is contained in a statement by the Public Relations Officer, Kano State Ministry for Local Governments and Chieftaincy Affairs, Aminu Bello Sani, to Radio Nigeria in Kano.
The statement explains that the Deputy Governor who doubles as the Commissioner Ministry for Local Governments and Chieftaincy Affairs, Alhaji Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, made the indication during a meeting with the 44 Local Government Council Chairmen in his office.
He described Local Governments as the closest authority to the people, saying that, it deserves to be given priority, due to their positive impact on the lives of the citizens.
The Commissioner urged the Local Government Chairmen to do everything possible, by providing relief and basic services, to reduce the burden of the high cost of living among their teeming populace.
Alhaji Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo directed the council chairmen to take care of mentally retarded persons roaming about naked, in their respective Local Government Areas.
Earlier, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry Alhaji Yusuf Datti Hussain, commended Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, for appointing an experienced and seasoned local government administrator, to manage the ministry.
Also, speaking the chairman Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON), Alhaji Baffa Muhammad Takai, promised to work diligently, to meet the yearnings and aspirations of the incumbent administration.
Cov/Khadija Aliyu