ALGON elects new president
The Association of Local Governments of Nigeria has elected a new President, following the conclusion of Aminu Mua’zu Maifata’s tenure as Executive Chairman of Lafia Local Government Area, Nasarawa State.
At the National Executive Council meeting held in Lafia, the Nasarawa state capital, on Tuesday, members of the association elected Bello Lawal, Chairman of Kaita LGA in Katsina State, as the new president.
In his acceptance speech, Lawal expressed his gratitude to the NEC members for entrusting him with the leadership role.
He pledged to build on the accomplishments of his predecessor and continue ALGON’s advocacy for local government autonomy in Nigeria.
“I am deeply honoured by this responsibility, and I assure you all that I will give my very best to further the cause of this great organisation.
“With the support of every member, I am confident that we can push the objectives of ALGON to a desirable end, especially in the ongoing struggle for local government autonomy,” he said.
Lawal also called for unity among members, emphasising the need for cooperation to achieve their common goals.
He added, “I appeal to all members to work together with me to achieve the vision we all share for strengthening governance at the local level.”
Maifata, in his farewell speech, congratulated Lawal and urged ALGON members to extend their full support to the new leadership.
He praised the NEC for conducting a peaceful and transparent election, expressing confidence in Lawal’s ability to steer the association in the right direction.
“I have no doubt that Bello Lawal will lead ALGON to greater heights. I call on all of you to give him the same cooperation you gave me during my tenure,” Maifata said during the handover ceremony.
