Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf has dissolved the Interim Management Committees for all 44 Local Government Areas (LGAs) in the state.
This decision, effective immediately, was announced during a farewell meeting with the committee members at Africa House, Government House, Kano.
According to a statement from the governor’s spokesperson, Sanusi Tofa, the dissolution concludes the committees’ six-month term. During this period, the committees collaborated with the state government to execute its grassroots policies and programs.
Governor Yusuf commended the outgoing committee members for their dedication, saying, “Your commitment in steering the affairs of the local governments for the past half-year has been commendable. You have played a crucial role in assisting the state government in its efforts to bring development to the grassroots.”
He also assured the outgoing members that they would not be sidelined, adding, “The state government will continue to reckon with you and carry you along in future engagements for the benefit of the people of Kano.”
The governor has directed that the management of local government affairs be temporarily transferred to the Directors of Personnel Management (DPMs) of each local government. These DPMs will oversee local governance until the local government elections, which are scheduled for October 26, 2024.
Governor Yusuf emphasised transparency and accountability, urging the DPMs to “be transparent and adhere strictly to the rules and regulations guiding your conduct as overseers of the local governments.”
The dissolution of the Interim Management Committees comes as Kano State gears up for the upcoming local government elections. This move paves the way for the election of new officials who will assume responsibility for local governance across the state.