Yakubu Busari
Governor Lalong of Plateau state has been commended for obeying the constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria in bringing on board elected officials at the third tier of government in the state.
Chairman Bokkos Local Government Council, Hon. Joseph Goluwa disclosed this during the oath-taking ceremony of his Deputy Chairman and Councillors representing the twenty wards of Bokkos Local Government Council at the council’s secretariat.
The Chairman visibly elated showered praises on the Governor for shunning the temptation to abusive use of powers to constitute Management Caretaker at the third tier but allowed laid down rules, principles, and guidelines during the concluded Local Government elections henceforth redeeming the image of the state despite some challenges.
He said with the elected officials at the third tier in the state, the government is poised to move fast and work in providing dividends of good governance in the state.
Goluwa, therefore, tasked the sworn-in councilors to close ranks and support the executive in its mandate of carrying out the business of making law and other important oversight functions that will make the system work.
While thanking his Excellency, the leader of the Rescue Team, Governor Simon Bako Lalong for bestowing them to work closely with elected officials across the 17 Local councils of the state, the Chairman reiterated his administration will operate an all-inclusive and open-door policy, establishment of transparency and healthy working environment without molesting or depriving any of its citizens across ethnic, class or religious divide in the area.
Earlier, administering the oath of office to the Deputy Chairman and councilors, Chief Magistrate of the area, Hon. Yakubu Garma, Esq admonished them to be faithful to the constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and call to serve the people especially at this trying time in the nation.
In his acceptance speech, Deputy Chairman of the council, Hon. Dauda Samson Gimba speaking on behalf of the sworn officials promised to support the Chairman to succeed and affirmed their total loyalty.
Goodwill messages came from His Royal Highness, the Acting President Bokkos Local Government Traditional Council, Saf. Lawrence Aizat through the District Head of Bokkos who pledged to always advise them for the good of the masses at all times.
In another development, Principal Officers for Bokkos Local Government Legislative Arm have emerged. They are Hon. Ajaka Agumai Amaju representing Toff and Hon. Mador Francis Simon representing Mangor as Leader and Deputy Leader respectively. Others are, Hon. Shedrack Umaru Longs; Majority Leader(Horop), Hon. Umbule Emmanuel David; Deputy Majority Leader(Daffo), Hon. Mahanan Matawal; Chief Whip(Bokkos Central).
