Kebbi State Governor, Nasir Idris, on Monday, swore in the newly elected 21 local government chairmen in the state.

Candidates of the All Progressives Congress were declared winners in the election held on Saturday by the state electoral commission.

The swearing which was held at the Presidential Lodge in Birnin Kebbi, the state capital, was attended by the governor and top political office holders in the state.

The state Chief Judge, Umar Abubakar, administered the oath of office to the elected chairmen who are expected to be in charge for three years.

Earlier in his speech, the governor tasked them to live above board by ensuring dividends of democracy at the grassroots.

He stated, “Now that you are sworn in, I want you to commence your job immediately and make sure you impact your people at the community level.

“You should all go home and swear in your councillors for immediate and effective commencement of work in all the wards in the state.

“I promise to work with all of you 100 per cent.”

The governor also urged them to involve people of their communities to benefit from their reign as chairmen and councillors of local governments.

The state government immediately issued Hilux operational vehicles to the chairmen and their deputies.

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