By Auwalu Musa Yola
The Kano State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to fully collaborate with local government chairmen to implement major development projects in their respective areas.
This was disclosed by the Commissioner for the Ministry of Rural and Community Development, Alhaji Abdulqadir Abdulsalam, during a working visit to Gwarzo Local Government area.
He explained that the purpose of the visit was to listen to the needs of rural communities regarding developmental projects they wish the government to implement, in line with the directive of the Kano State Government for commissioners to visit all 44 LGAs across the state.
The Commissioner began his visit with the District Head of Gwarzo, Sarkin Dawaki Mai Tuta of Kano, Alhaji Bello Abubakar Gwarzo Palace .
He emphasized that the collaboration will focus on critical sectors such as:
– Road and infrastructure construction
– Improved healthcare delivery
– Provision of potable water
– Agricultural and educational development
– Rural electrification
He called on stakeholders, including village heads, ward leaders, community-based organizations, youth and student groups, to submit their project proposals through their councillors. These proposals should include a short video presentation introducing themselves and outlining the project they wish to be implemented, so it can be presented to the State Executive Council for consideration.
In his remarks the Chairman of Gwarzo Local Government, Dr. Mani Tsoho Gwarzo, represented by his Deputy, Hon. Abdulmumin Garba Lakwaya, expressed delight over the visit and thanked Governor Engr. Abba Kabir Yusuf for supporting the council, particularly by approving the rehabilitation of 143 boreholes across the LGA to improve water supply.
Among the key dignitaries who spoke during the working tour were:
Alhaji Musbahu Dadawi – Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Rural Development
Hajiya Rukayya Umar – Senior Special Assistant to the Governor
Alhaji Ibrahim Garba Aminu (Kofar Na’isa) – Chairman, State Volunteer Projects Committee
The Commissioner also presented a special gift to the Gwarzo LGA Chairman and participated in a photo session for commemoration.
The event was attended by elected and appointed councillors, Council Secretary, House Leader, youth and student groups, associations for persons with special needs, security officials, and other stakeholders.
