Gov. Isa Yuguda of Bauchi State on Tuesday warned that the state government has no room for corrupt, indolent and incompetent people.
Yuguda gave the warning in Bauchi while swearing-in Sole Administrators for the 20 Local Government Councils in the state.
He further warned that any of them found wanting in the discharge of his or her duty, would be dealt with in accordance with the law.
Yuguda expressed confidence in the ability of the appointees to deliver quality service to the people, noting that as seasoned administrators they would have little difficulty in dealing with all shades of interests in their respective councils.
The governor advised them to carry the people along in the discharge of their duties.
Yuguda described local governments as the closest tier of government to the grassroots with a major stake in the provision of social services to the people.
He urged them to perform their fundamental duties as enshrined in the Fourth Schedule of the 1999 Constitution.
The governor also enjoined them to be judicious in handling the finances of the councils, and to be fair in dealing with all categories of people.
The governor however warned the local council administrators to stay away from people he described “as bootlickers and rumour mongers.”
Yuguda directed them to cooperate with the security agencies, traditional and religious leaders, and other stakeholders to ensure peaceful co-existence amongst the people.