Yobe State Governor urges accountability from new officials

Yobe State Governor Mai Mala Buni has called on newly inaugurated commissioners and seventeen local government chairmen to prioritize public welfare and strengthen accountability. During a swearing-in ceremony in Damaturu, Buni emphasized that these appointments must lead to improved living conditions and meaningful development for the state's residents.

The Governor specifically tasked council chairmen with implementing people-oriented policies to deliver tangible benefits at the grassroots level. He also urged political stakeholders to maintain peace and assured citizens of continued collaboration with security agencies to protect lives and property.

Buni noted that the appointments, which include Dr. Abubakar Bukar Kagu as Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, were based on merit to strengthen administrative capacity. He also highlighted recent advancements in the state's health sector, including specialized surgeries and new postgraduate residency accreditations at local teaching hospitals.