The Secretary to the Kaduna State Government, Dr AbdulKadir Mu’azu Meyere, has advised members of governing boards and councils of state agencies and institutions to familiarise themselves with the laws establishing their organisations and operate strictly within their provisions.

Meyere explained that governing boards and councils are responsible for policy direction and oversight, while day-to-day administration remains the responsibility of management.

He gave the advice during the inauguration of governing boards and councils of Kaduna State agencies and institutions, stressing that respecting the distinction between oversight and administration was essential for a harmonious tenure.

“Hold your statutory meetings regularly, keep proper records, declare any interest that may conflict with that of your institution, and be guided at all times by due process,” he advised.

The SSG described the appointments as an expression of Governor Uba Sani’s confidence in the appointees, noting that public office should be regarded as a call to service.

He said the board members were selected based on their integrity, competence and experience, with representation drawn from the state’s three senatorial districts.

Meyere urged the chairmen and board members to establish cordial working relationships with their respective management teams and focus on delivering measurable results.

“Set for yourselves clear targets and deliverables that build directly on the achievements of His Excellency in your sector, monitor them closely, and report on them regularly,” he said.

He further charged the appointees to prioritise citizens’ interests, promote teamwork and ensure fairness and equity in their decisions.

According to him, agencies responsible for enforcement must discharge their duties firmly while respecting citizens’ rights.

He also stressed the need for collaboration among government institutions, particularly health facilities, security and enforcement agencies, and training institutions.

Meyere assured the appointees of the government’s support, advising them to channel reports, recommendations and requests through their supervising ministries and appropriate government structures for prompt attention.

The SSG inaugurated the governing boards and councils of 12 agencies and institutions on behalf of Governor Uba Sani.

They include the Kaduna State Primary Health Care Board; Kaduna State College of Education, Gidan Waya; Nuhu Bamalli Polytechnic, Zaria; Kaduna State Residents Identity Management Agency; and Kaduna State Drugs and Medical Supplies Management Agency.

Others are the Kaduna State Vigilance Service, Kaduna State Traffic Law Enforcement Agency, Kaduna State Facilities Management Agency, Kaduna State Agricultural Development Agency, Shehu Idris College of Health Sciences and Technology, Makarfi, Kaduna State Water Corporation, and the Institute of Vocational Training and Skills Development.

During his address, Meyere highlighted the governor’s urban and rural development agenda, which he said was anchored on security, human capital development, rural transformation and inclusive governance.

On healthcare, he said the administration was renovating and upgrading primary healthcare centres across the state to provide essential services, including basic emergency obstetric and newborn care.

He added that free essential medicines and modern medical equipment had been distributed to health facilities across the state’s 23 local government areas.

Meyere also disclosed that the government had approved the recruitment of 1,800 health personnel, with the process of employing additional healthcare workers ongoing.

On skills development, he said the Institutes of Vocational Training and Skills Development in Soba, Rigachukun and Samarun-Kataf were equipping young people with practical and employable skills.

He further stated that farmers had received free fertiliser and other agricultural inputs for three consecutive years, while road projects, particularly in rural areas, were connecting farming communities to markets and helping reduce post-harvest losses.