The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Malam Muahammad Musa Bello has assured the newly elected FCT Area Councils’ Chairmen and Councilors that he would work very closely with them to achieve the change Nigerians asked for, irrespective of their political parties.
The Minister who spoke when the officials of the FCT Press Corps led by its Chairman; Mr. Ikharo Attah met with him today, Monday in his office, Abuja said: “the FCT Administration under my leadership, would work very closely with all the elected Councils’ officials irrespective of political parties they belong to, in order to bring rapid development to the Area Councils of the Territory.”
Muhammad Bello said that the government of President Muhammadu Buhari, which is built on change mantra, is committed to entrenching good governance at the grassroots level.
“We will interface with all the elected officials at the local level to bring development to the grassroots where majority of the people reside.”
The Minister expressed satisfaction with the outcome of the election which was adjudged to be free and fair.
The Chairman, FCT Press Corps, Ikharo Attah commended the Minister for the exemplary way he managed the recent FCT Area Council’s election that was devoid of any skirmishes.
He charged other states of the federation to emulate the peaceful conduct exhibited by the residents before, during and after the FCT Councils polls. [myad]
