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Kano Government Buys Jeeps For Traditional RulersBy Augustine Madu-West Senior Correspondent, KanoKano State Government has purchased 53 jeeps worth N516.1 million for traditional rulers and community leaders in the state. The state governor, Malam Ibrahim Shekarau, presented the vehicles to the monarchs and leaders during a brief ceremony at Government House, Kano, on Tuesday. The beneficiaries included 14 members of the Emirate Council and 39 District Heads. Shekarau said the state-of the art jeeps were jointly purchased by the state government and the 44 local government councils in the state. He pointed out that the exercise was in appreciation and recognition of the role of traditional rulers in nation-building. Such role, according to the governor, include the maintenance and promotion of peace and unity as well as communal cohesion. He assured that government would continue to partner with the traditional institution in the state to ensure speedy execution of government policies and programmes in view of their closeness to the grassroots. The governor expressed appreciation to the traditional rulers in the state for their guidance and fatherly advice, which he said had greatly helped his government, and hoped that they will keep up the spirit. In his remarks, the Emir of Kano, Alhaji Ado Bayero, said he was highly pleased with the government's decision to provide vehicles for members of the Emirate Council and the District Heads. He noted that the action would facilitate service delivery in Kano, the state capital, and among the rural populace. The emir described the gifts as "wonderful", pointing out that it would step up the leadership role of the beneficiaries as well as boost their morale for greater service to the people. The Kano royal father recalled recent upward review of the wages of monarchs in the state and said it demonstrated government's appreciation of the role of traditional rulers and community leaders in Kano. Meanwhile, the governor, as part of his annual leave, has left for Saudi Arabia where he is expected to perform this year's lesser hajj. In his absence, the deputy governor, Tijjani Muhammad Gwarzo, will take charge as acting governor. A statement signed by the Director of Press and Public Relations to the Governor, Sule Ya'u Sule, said Shekarau would spend the greater part of his annual leave in the holy land, and would be expected back in the country on September 26.
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