Dahiru Lawan K/Wambai
The Deputy Governor was speaking at a 3 -Day workshop organized by the Ministry For Local Government with a view to creating awareness on pre and post-election violence as it is fast approaching
The gathering was held at Bala Dawaki Multi purpose Conference Hall behind Dawakin Kudu Local Government secretariat, brought together stakeholders from various sectors, including security agencies, community leaders, and politicians, where strategies for the prevention of possible electoral violence and promoting peaceful elections were discussed likewise giving opportunities for prompt solutions.
Speaking while declaring open the workshop the Deputy Governor Comrade Aminu Abdussaslam Gwarzo, charged security agents on the need to take proactive measures to ensure free, fair and credible elections across the 44 Local Government Councils statewide
He also cautioned participants to be punctual and develop keen interest during the fora to ensure the ends justify the means
Turning to media outlets,the Deputy Governor admonished them to strictly adhere to the norms and ethics of the profession aimed at curtailing misdoings during the exercise
Earlier , the president of LAPEC,Dr. Yomi Charles appreciated the effort of the state government for organizing such timely event, calling on other states to emulate.
Dr Yomi Charles maintained that so doing will definitely keep the attendants well informed and abreast on socio economic issues in the society
In the course of the workshop,papers will be presented by resource person on various topics on how best to uphold peaceful atmosphere during the upcoming exercise
