Nasarawa State Governor, Abdullahi Sule, has called on the newly elected chairmen of the 13 Local Government Areas (LGAs) in the state to prioritize transparency and accountability in their roles. The chairmen, all from the All Progressives Congress (APC), secured their positions following last Saturday’s LG elections across Nasarawa State.
During the swearing-in ceremony held in Lafia on Monday, Governor Sule emphasized the importance of projects that directly benefit residents at the grassroots level. He highlighted the peaceful and transparent nature of the election process and extended gratitude to traditional rulers, political leaders, stakeholders, and attendees for their support.
Sule said, “You are to embrace transparency, accountability, probity, and above all, prudence in the management of public resources. I want to congratulate you, the elected chairmen, and 147 councillors for your emergence. Your emergence is a reflection of the confidence that the electorate have reposed in you. I call on you to justify this confidence by improving the fortunes of your respective local government areas.”
The Secretary to the Nasarawa State Government, Muhammad Aliyu, reported that APC won all 13 LGAs in the election, organized by the State’s Independent Electoral Commission. He acknowledged Sule’s dedication to holding LG elections and upholding democratic principles.
Speaking on behalf of the chairmen, Mohammed Haliru, the newly appointed Chairman of Lafia LGA, expressed gratitude to the governor and the people of Nasarawa for entrusting them with the responsibility of governance.
The inaugurated chairmen include:
– Hon. Safiyanu Isah Andaha – Akwanga LGA
– Hon. Umar Abubakar Dan’ Akano – Awe LGA
– Hon. Jonathan Okuba Addra – Doma LGA
– Barr. Abubakar Aliyu Madaki – Karu LGA
– Hon. Adamu Aboki Usman – Keana LGA
– Hon. Dr. Idris Ahmed Danmagani – Keffi LGA
– Hon. Agbawu Mek Agbawu – Kokona LGA
– Hon. Mohammed Arabo Haliru – Lafia LGA
– Hon. Mohammed Hassan Ahmed – Nasarawa LGA
– Barr. Iliya Ibn Aliyu – Nasarawa Eggon LGA
– Hon. Mohammed Isa KK – Obi LGA
– Pharm. Ahmed Baba Yahaya – Toto LGA
– Hon. Ezekiel Musa Jagga – Wamba LGA
The event was attended by dignitaries, including Deputy Governor Dr. Emmanuel Akabe, Speaker of the House of Assembly Rt. Hon. Danladi Jatau, State Chief Judge Aisha Bashir Aliyu, and notable figures like Senator Abdullahi Adamu, Senator Umaru Tanko Al-Makura, and Emir of Lafia Justice Sidi Bage Muhammad.
