Dass LGA Chairman inaugurates 13 Ward Development Committees
By Hussaini Aliyu:
Thirteen Ward Development Committees WDCs have been inaugurated in Dass Local Government Area of Bauchi State by the Chairman of the Local Government, Comrade Muhammad Abubakar Jibo.
The inauguration ceremony took place at the Council Chamber of the Local Government Secretariat under the supervision of the Supervisory Councillor for Health, Muddasiru Shehu Alkali.
Speaking at the occasion, the chairman congratulated the newly elected executive members from the thirteen wards, who will steer the affairs of the committees for a three-year tenure.
He commended the Local Government for its support for healthcare programmes at the grassroots level and called for sustained efforts to improve healthcare delivery across the area.
Earlier, the Director of Primary Healthcare in Dass Local Government, Alhaji Tanko Musa Jibrin, highlighted the achievements of Governor Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed, particularly in providing healthcare facilities with essential drugs and other medical supplies.
In his remarks, Dr Nuru Bunun Dass, representing the Sultan Foundation, one of the donor partners, emphasized that the activities of the Ward Development Committees should not be regarded as the responsibility of one individual but as a collective effort requiring the participation of all stakeholders.
Also, the Director of Administration and General Services, Alhaji Usman Sulai, commended the electoral process that produced the executive members of the Ward Development Committees across the thirteen wards of Dass Local Government Area.
In his remarks, the District Head of Lukshi, Alhaji Mu’azu Abubakar, who represented the traditional rulers, commended the Emir of Dass, Alhaji Usman Bilyaminu Othman, for his commitment to promoting healthcare activities in the state.
Alhaji Mu’azu Abubakar stressed the need for collective responsibility and cooperation among stakeholders to ensure the success of healthcare programmes in Dass Local Government Area.
He called on community leaders, health officials, development partners, and other stakeholders to work together towards strengthening healthcare delivery at the grassroots level.
The inauguration of the thirteen Ward Development Committees is expected to enhance community participation and strengthen collaboration in the implementation of healthcare programmes across Dass Local Government Area.
