Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia on Monday inaugurated the newly elected Local Government Chairmen in the state.
Gatekeepers News reports that twenty-three (23) candidates of All Progressive Congress (APC) were on Sunday declared winners of the local government election held on Saturday.
Governor Alia while inaugurating the chairmen said, “To you the newly elected Chairmen, as you step into these roles, I charge you on a mission of utmost importance.”
“Your duties would require you to work diligently, to provide strategic leadership, and to uphold the highest standards of governance without fear or favour.”
“I urge you to de-emphasize personal gains in leadership, and rather focus on bringing democratic deliverables closer to the people.”
“Be reminded that leadership is about service and sacrifice and not personal glory.”
“I must stress that no tier of government operates in isolation. Therefore, in light of the newly granted Local Government autonomy, I urge you to always collaborate with us at the state level to implement policies and programmes that benefit our rural communities.”
“This is especially that we all share the same vision of re-writing the narrative of our beloved state and country in general.”
The Governor noted that such responsibility demands integrity, foresight, and a steadfast dedication to the principles of accountability, transparency, fairness, and honesty in all their dealings.
He urged the chairmen to always give ears to the needs of their people in their various LG areas.
Governor Alia also advised them to engage in meaningful dialogue and collaboration with all stakeholders to foster an inclusive government towards ensuring a more prosperous future for all.
