The Kebbi State Government has announced the dissolution of all the 21 local government council administrators.
The dissolution is contained in a circular addressed to the sole administrators and made available to journalists in Birnin Kebbi on Wednesday.
It was signed by the Acting Permanent Secretary, Ministry for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Aliyu Hassan-Kalgo.
The circular read in part: “I am directed to write and notify you that Gov. Nasir Idris has directed the dissolution of Local Government Administrators in the state with immediate effect.
“All the local government sole administrators are to hand over the affairs of the Local Government (LG), including all the LG property in their possession, to the Director of Administration of their respective LG councils on or before Thursday, July 25, 2024.”
It stated that the governor appreciated their contribution and successes recorded during their stewardship and wished them Allah’s guidance and assistance in their future endeavours.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the outgoing sole administrators were appointed on 6th March 6 at the expiration of the tenure of the elected chairpersons.
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The elected chairpersons came into office on 5 February 2022.
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