Local government chairmen
17 Nov
Governor Dauda Lawal has inaugurated the newly elected local government chairmen in Zamfara State, urging them to prioritise the welfare of their constituents and ensure equitable distribution of development projects. The swearing-in ceremony followed elections conducted by the Zamfara State Independent Electoral Commission (ZASIEC), which declared candidates of the ruling People's Democratic Party (PDP) winners…
15 Oct
The Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Umo Eno, held his first formal meeting with the newly inaugurated Local Government Chairmen on Monday, 7th October 2024, at the Executive Council chambers in Uyo. During the meeting, the Governor emphasised the importance of unity and collaborative leadership as the chairpersons assume their respective roles. A notable highlight…
14 Jun 2024
A member of the House of Representatives, Rep. Ikenga Ugochinyere, has said that awaited Supreme Court judgement on local government autonomy will not affect the tenure expiration of local government chairmen in Rivers State on Monday. Ugochinyere, who made this known on Friday, said that the tenure of Rivers State local government chairmen expires in…
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