Gov.Buni swears-in Newly Elected 17 LGAs Chairmen

Gov.Buni swears-in  Newly Elected 17 LGA Chairmen  By:Usman Ibrahim Geidam The Governor of yobe state Mai Mala Buni CON Swear,in  into office 17 Local Government Council Chairmen in Damaturu today.Buni started with saying  "It is with gratitude to Allah (SWT) that we are here for the swearing into office of the newly elected Local Government Council chairmen after a very peaceful,  successful and rewarding election across the state.The just concluded Local Government Council election has no doubt demonstrated the commitment of our administration to entrench and nurture democracy in the local councils and to bring government much closer to the people.The event which took place at Art and Culture Multipurpose Hall Damaturu which attracted various government functionaries From Apc among others. He commend the Yobe State Independent Electoral Commission for organizing a credible, free and fair exercise, giving every candidate and political party the opportunity to participate, and ensuring that no voter is disenfranchised. The political parties and their candidates offered choices to the voters to elect chairmen and Councillors of their choice.The people have spoken through their votes, and this event is to stamp the peoples authority in the election of the new chairmen and councillors for the 17 local government councils.He also commend all the political parties, the contestants and their supporters for the spirit of sportsmanship demonstrated in the peaceful and orderly conduct of the elections which recorded massive turn out of voters, and whose results have been adjudged free, fair, and credible.This important and successful exercise is indeed a collective victory for the entire good people of the State, for which I have the honour to pleasantly rejoice with you all.Electoral victories are the function of better flag-bearers,people-oriented policies and programmes as well as vigorous campaignby parties and their candidates. Ours is no exception as we celebrate this victory today.The overwhelming victory of the APC is a clear indication that it remains the most popular and liked party Buni said.He congratulate the Chairmen and all officials of the APC and the Critical Stakeholders for upholding internal democracy and producing credible candidates in their LGA,S.He urged the Newly sworn-in Local Government Councils that you are required to key into our administration’s development agenda, providing empowerment opportunities to youth, women and vulnerable persons, and improving on internally generated revenue. Governor Buni use the opportunity to call  on the newly sworn-in local government chairmen toPromote transparency and accountability in handling local government finances, assets, and equipment and to ensure government properties are always reflected inHanding and taking over notes  Maintain Contract Register to facilitate monitoring and improve the provision of basic facilities and services such as security, water supply, sanitation, healthcaredelivery, and agriculture, among others.He also commend the security operatives for maintaining law and order during the exercise and gratifying that the good people of yobe state have kept to the tradition of peaceful electioneering that we are known for.