The Jigawa State House of Assembly has urged the Local Government Service Commission to enforce strict disciplinary measures against any local government staff found wanting.
The Assembly stressed that such actions will deter misconduct and protect the system from stagnation.
The call was made by Honourable Aminu Zakari, Chairman of the Assembly’s Committee on Local Government, after a two-day working visit to the commission’s office in Dutse, the state capital, on Friday.
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Zakari, representing Gwiwa Constituency, emphasized the importance of acting without fear or favour.
“Disciplinary measures must always be taken against any local government staff found wanting without fear or favour to protect the system from stagnation,” Zakari said.
He also urged the commission to maintain proper administrative and financial record-keeping to set a solid example for local government administrators across the state.
“Maintaining strict control over financial and administrative records prevents corruption and inefficiency at the grassroots level,” he added.
Zakari recommended convening a meeting between the committee, the Ministry for Local Government, and the Local Government Service Commission.
The aim is to find lasting solutions to persistent staff matters and improve local government administration in Jigawa.
In response, Uba Ringim, Chairman of the Local Government Service Commission, represented by Permanent Commissioner II Ali Jahun, welcomed the committee’s visit.
He also affirmed the commission’s commitment to implementing the recommendations.
The Permanent Secretary, Lawal Muhammad, also stressed the need for collaboration among stakeholders.
“This joint approach signals a renewed effort towards better local government administration and improved public service in Jigawa State,” he said.
