Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State has sworn in the newly elected local government chairmen who emerged winners in the just concluded local government election conducted last Saturday.
The ruling Peoples Democratic Party swept all the chairmanship and councillorship positions.
The swearing in of the chairmen was held on Sunday afternoon, shortly after they were issued with their certificates of return by the chairman of the state Independent Electoral Commission, Bala Aliyu Gusau.
Addressing the new chairmen during their swearing-in, Lawal thanked the state Independent Electoral Commission for conducting a credible, free, and fair local government election.
The Governor described himself as a strong advocate of local government autonomy, adding that he is committed to ensuring that the local governments remain autonomous so that they would be stronger and more effective in developing their respective areas.
He called on them to support his administration in executing his seven-point agenda.
“I urge you to form a formidable team and join my administration in working for the development of the state, especially in fulfilling my seven-point agenda,” Lawal said.
He called on them to always remain in their respective local governments to acquaint themselves with the problems affecting their communities.
“I want you to always remain in your domain and attend to the needs of your people.”
Governor Lawal thanked the people of the state for the support and cooperation they have been giving to his administration in its effort to change the narrative in the state.
“I want to thank the people for the continuous support and cooperation they have been giving to my administration in its quest for a prosperous Zamfara.
“I can assure you that I will do my very best to build a new state where every one of you will be proud of,” he averred.