Matawalle Assents To Zamfara Local Govt Repeal/Reenactment Laws

Governor Bello Mohammed Matawalle of Zamfara State has assented to a bill for a law to repeal and re-enact Zamfara State local government laws and for other matters connected therewith 2021.

 

 

The governor who assented to the bills at his office Thursday, said, the repealed laws will provide good atmosphere for the administration of local government councils in the state.

 

A statement by Yusuf Idris Gusau, Director General, Media, Public Enlightenment and Communications

Government House, Gusau said, the repealed laws are, local government law 2012 and local government (amendment law) 2015.

 

 

 

Governor Matawalle said local government administration plays very vital role in bringing more development to the grassroots.

 

He explained that only last week, he assented to the local government autonomy law where he assured for transparent and good management of local government resources which will be free from corrupt practices.

 

The bill was presented to the governor for assent by the Speaker, Zamfara State House of Assembly, Hon. Nasiru Ma’azu Magarya and the clerk of the house, Shehu Saidu Anka.

 

The event was attended by the House leader and Chairman House Committee on local government, Hon. Faruku Dosara, House Chief Whip, Hon. Zaharadeen M. Sada and Deputy Chief Whip, Hon. Ibrahim Mohammed Tela.