‘Your allocation will be public’ — Uba Sani asks Kaduna LG chairs to be transparent

Uba Sani, governor of Kaduna, has called on the newly elected LG chairmen to be transparent and accountable to the people.

Sani spoke in Kaduna on Friday during the swearing-in ceremony of the chairmen, which was held at Sir Kashim Ibrahim House.

The governor implored the chairmen to be accessible to the people, noting that their “allocation from the federation account will be public knowledge”.

“You are taking charge as captains of local governments when the third tier of government has been granted financial autonomy,” Sani said.

“Your allocation from the federation account will be public knowledge, necessitating transparency and accountability. Be available, accessible, responsive, and fair in your dealings.”

Sani also asked the LG chairmen to give listening ears to the people at the grassroots.

He urged them to upgrade health facilities and rural infrastructure to improve people’s standard of living.

The governor encouraged the people to hold their local government representatives accountable.

‘’Listen to their concerns, address their fears, and harness their potentials; empower the people to participate in governance and ensure their voices are heard,” he said.

“In the words of Robert W. Flack, ‘Local government is the foundation of democracy; if it fails, democracy will fail’.

“Rural infrastructure, boosting agriculture, building and upgrading health centres and primary schools, enhancing economic and social services, and ensuring sustainable natural resource use.

“During your campaigns, you engaged with communities, listened to their concerns, and received feedback on their needs. I charge you to prioritise these needs, guided by the principles of equity, inclusivity, transparency, and accountability.

“You are assuming office at a critical time when our people expect a great deal from politicians and leaders.

“It is your responsibility to restore their faith in politics and local governance.”