Gov. Buni Inaugurates LG Caretaker Committee in Yobe, Urges against Farmers/herders Clash

Gov. Buni Inaugurates LG Caretaker Committee in Yobe, Urges Against Farmers/Herders Clash

By Usman Bello, Damaturu

Yobe State Governor Mai Mala Buni has sworn into office the newly appointed Chairmen of the 17 Local Government Caretaker Management Committees in continuation of their drive to sustain good governance for quality service delivery to the people at the grassroots.

The occasion took place at the Government House, Damaturu on Monday.

Delivering speech, the Governor said that “Our decision to appoint Chairmen of the Local Government Management Committees is in conformity with the Local Government amendment Law passed by the Yobe State House of Assembly”.

According to him “The Local Government administration, as the third tier of Government, remains the closest administration to the people at the grassroots. Therefore, the need to ensure its efficiency for effective service delivery to the majority of the population is quite important and necessary”.

“Let me inform this gathering that the appointment of this lady and gentlemen as Chairmen of the Management Committees of the Local Government Councils was done after wide consultations with various stakeholders in the Local Government Areas”.

“It is important to remind you that, as you assume office today, you should pay special attention to farmer/grazers relationships at this period of farm harvests, the migration of herdsmen and the general harmony in your respective local government areas”.

“Let me warn that government will not condone any act capable of breaching peace among farmers and grazers in the rural communities. Grazers are advised to avoid trespass on farmlands that are yet to be harvested. On the other hand, farmers should not block the cattle routes to hamper free movement of livestock”.
“I am optimistic that you will inject the wealth of experience you have acquired over the years in Local Government administration into practice to add value to service delivery, and peaceful coexistence”.

As we strive to improve food sufficiency and security in the state, l urge you to support farmers in your respective local government areas to embrace irrigation farming. The state Government is prepared to partner and support all councils going into irrigation farming”.

On this note, I hereby direct the Ministry of Agriculture to map out effective and practical strategy for partnership with the local government councils for very successful irrigation programmes and projects across the state”.

“You are advised to imbibe the principles of accountability, transparency, and due process to be on the same page with this administration, and with commitment to the execution of people-oriented policies and programmes to improve the lives of the people”.

“Let me warn that government will not compromise prudence, nor tolerate diversion or mismanagement of public resources. You should key into our policy of cost-effective governance.

“You should make governance less expensive and put more resources into projects and programmes that have direct bearing on the lives of the people. The Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs is hereby directed to supervise the performances of the Management Committees”.

“Furthermore, you should ensure that all Federal and State Governments policies and programmes are adequately implemented in the interest of the people, as you strive to explore and deepen lnternally Generated Revenue sources in your areas”.

“I am glad to inform you that we will conduct elections into the Local Government Councils in May, 2024 in-shaa Allah, to deepen the democratic processes at the grassroots level”.

Before I conclude this address, I wish to express my deep appreciation to the Right Honourable Speaker and Honourable Members of the Yobe State House of Assembly for the speedy deliberations and approval for the appointment of the Chairmen and Members of the 17 Local Government Management Committees”.