Niger State Governor Muhammed Umar Bago has advised chairmen of the 25 local governments in the state to stay focused and resist distractions from any quarters that could hinder progress in their respective areas.
Bago stated this at a retreat organized by the State Ministry for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs for council chairmen with the theme ‘Empowering Local Government Leaders for Sustainable Development; Strategies, Challenges and Opportunities’, at the State Liaison Office in Abuja.
He noted that LGs especially those in rural areas should capitalize on their comparative advantages by focusing on agriculture and its value chain, while pointing out their potential for generating income through agricultural-related activities.
Earlier, the state commissioner for Local Government and Chieftain Affairs, Mu’azu Hamidu Jantabo, said the retreat was organized in order to improve the capacity and enhanced effective service delivery of the LG chairmen in the state.
According to him, “The retreat is aimed at providing a valuable and transformative experience for the council chairmen, explicitly focusing on empowering them as leaders to promote sustainable development at the grassroot levels.
” It will serve as a platform for sharing knowledge, building capacities, and establishing networks, enabling the council chairpersons to enhance their leadership abilities and make meaningful contributions to the development of Niger State.”
