Governor Ahmed Aliyu on Sunday afternoon met with the 23 Local Government Chairmen, their Vice Chairmen, and the 244 Councillors across the state to discuss ways to strengthen democracy at the grassroots level.
Gatekeepers News reports that speaking at the meeting, Governor Ahmed Aliyu described the grassroots as an important segment of society that cannot be relegated, hence the need to deliberate on how best to ensure they reap the dividends of democracy.
“Grassroots constitute the majority of the electorate and our die-hard supporters who must be carried along,” the Governor stated.
He added that the present administration is executing various developmental projects across the state and urged local government councils to extend similar initiatives to wards within their respective areas.
The Governor also explained that the meeting would examine the progress and challenges facing the ongoing e-registration exercise at the grassroots level, with a view to proffering lasting solutions.
He expressed appreciation for the impressive turnout of APC supporters during the e-registration exercise and called on party members who are yet to register to do so without further delay.
Governor Aliyu further noted that the meeting would assess the strengths and weaknesses of the APC across the 23 local government areas to enable the party take proactive measures where necessary.
He called on stakeholders at the meeting to feel free to contribute positively toward achieving the set objectives.
Also speaking, the State APC Chairman, Isa Saddiq Achida, applauded Governor Ahmed Aliyu for being accessible to the people and the party at all times.
He said the Governor’s open-door policy has provided the party leadership the opportunity to offer advice on issues of concern.
“Your Excellency, we are happy with the way you carry everyone along without discrimination,” Achida stated.
According to him, the Governor’s inclusive leadership style is responsible for the massive transformation being recorded across the state.
In his remarks, the State Commissioner for Local Governments and Chieftaincy Affairs, Ibrahim Dadi Adare, praised the Governor’s foresight in convening the meeting with local government elected officials.
He said the meeting would provide an avenue to examine issues related to the local government system in the state.
“Your Excellency, we sincerely thank you for making our local government system functional,” he added.
The meeting later went into a closed-door session.
