Madam Mairo Adamu Mani
The Niger State House of Assembly Standing Committee on Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs has concluded its budget screening exercise for Zone A Local Government Councils, led by Chairman and Legislator Representing Rijau, Hon. Dr. Alhaji Bello Bako. The committee’s objective is to ensure transparency and accountability in governance through legislative oversight, promoting effective grassroots administration.
The committee concluded its interface with the following Zone A Local Government Councils:
– *Bida Local Government Area*: Hon. Bala Shaba, Chairman
– *Agaie Local Government Area*: Hon. Ibrahim Halilu Sayuti, Chairman
– *Lapai Local Government Area*: Hon. Mohammed Musa Kirkpo, Chairman
– *Katcha Local Government Area*: Hon. Zubairu Mohammed Essan, Chairman
The chairmen of the four local government councils expressed gratitude to the committee, promising effective budget implementation and prioritizing infrastructural development and economic growth. Specifically:
– *Hon. Bala Shaba (Bida)*: Pledged to implement the budget effectively, focusing on people-benefiting projects.
– *Hon. Ibrahim Halilu Sayuti (Agaie)*: Promised to prioritize projects driving economic growth and development.
– *Hon. Zubairu Mohammed Essan (Katcha)*: Assured effective budget implementation and people’s-oriented projects.
– *Hon. Mohammed Musa Kirkpo (Lapai)*: Committed to aligning budget implementation with the committee’s expectations.
The Committee Members who participated in the budget screening exercise include:
– *Hon. Engr. Mohammed Alhaji Haruna (Bida South)*
– *Hon. Arch. Abubakar Suleiman Gomna (Bosso)*
– *Hon. Murtala Adamu Badaru (Suleja)*
– *Hon. Mohammed Isah Etsugaie (Agaie)*
– *Hon. Alhassan Isah (Mashegu)*
– *Hon. Mohammed Garba (Agwara)*