The Association of Local Governments of Nigeria, ALGON, has elected the chairman of Kaita Local Government area of Katsina State, Bello Lawal as its new president.
The election took place during the National Executive Council, NEC, meeting of the association, held on Tuesday in Lafia, the Nasarawa State capital.
This is coming in the wake of the expiration of the tenure of Aminu Mua’zu Maifata, the former Chairman of the Lafia LGA of Nasarawa State, whose tenure ends on October 8, 2024.
The National Chairman of the Board of Trustees of ALGON, Chief Odunayo Ategbero, oversaw the transition.
Lawal was elected alongside other officials to manage the leadership of the association.
In his acceptance remarks, Lawal expressed gratitude to the NEC members for entrusting him with the leadership of the association and vowed to build on the achievements of his predecessor to ensure that ALGON champions the autonomy of local governments in the country.