The Jigawa State Government has replaced the elected councils of all 27 local governments in the state, following the expiration of their terms on Friday.

The Ministry for Local Government and Community Affairs announced this in a statement on Friday.

According to the statement by the spokesperson of the Ministry for Local Government and Community Affairs, Najib Umar, the Directors of Administration and General Services (DAGs) have taken over the administration of the local governments with immediate effect.

“Therefore, all appointed officials, including Secretaries, Supervisory Councillors, Special advisers, and assistants of all the Local Government Councils, are equally relieved of their appointments.

“In his remarks, on behalf of the Jigawa State Government under the leadership of His Excellency, the Governor Malam Umar A. Namadi FCA, the Honourable Commissioner for Local Government and Community Affairs, Hon. Ahmed Garba MK, congratulates the outgoing officials on the successful conduct of their tenures, which shows the significant contributions rendered to the development of their areas and the state in general.

“He further called on them for immediate handing over of all government belongings in their possession,” Mr. Umar said.