Kano Rebuilds LG Commission, Turns to Oyo for Best Practices 

The Chairman of the Kano State Local Government Service Commission (LGSC), Alhaji Ibrahim Jibril Fagge, has led a delegation of management staff of the commission on a study tour to Oyo State aimed at strengthening local government administration and institutional capacity in Kano State.

Speaking during the visit to the Oyo State Local Government Service Commission in Ibadan on Thursday, Fagge described the tour as a strategic engagement designed to promote inter-state collaboration, exchange ideas and deepen understanding of best practices in local government administration.

Ibrahim who was accompanied by Ahmad Bala UlGiri, Aliyu M. Sani, Abdul Ibrahim, Musa Kalamu Muhammad, Muhammad Bala andSuleiman Abdullahi disclosed that the Kano State Government re-established the Local Government Service Commission through a law passed on March 2, 2026, following recommendations by a committee constituted in 2024 to review and amend the enabling legislation.

According to him, the study tour became necessary to enable Kano State officials learn from the experiences of Oyo State in areas such as recruitment, training, promotion, disciplinary procedures, retirement processes, as well as the structure and mandate of the commission.

“The local government system remains the closest tier of government to the people. Its effectiveness directly impacts the quality of life of our citizens.

This visit provides us with a valuable opportunity to exchange ideas, compare administrative frameworks and adopt best practices that will enhance service delivery in Kano State,” he said.

Welcoming the delegation, the Chairman of the Oyo State Local Government Service Commission, Bashorun Akinwale Solomon Akinwole, described the visit as a demonstration of unity, collaboration and shared commitment to effective public service delivery.

Akinwole said Oyo State remained committed to institutional development through the exchange of ideas and experiences with sister states, noting that no state could achieve sustainable development in isolation.

He highlighted several reforms and achievements recorded by the commission under the administration of Governor Seyi Makinde, including the construction of the ultra-modern Local Government House and a 300-seat Staff Training School to enhance staff welfare and productivity.

The chairman also noted that the commission had introduced several innovations, including decentralized promotion exercises for local government officers, capacity-building programmes for principal officers, recognition awards for retired Heads of Local Government Administration, and plans to automate key operational processes for improved efficiency, transparency and accountability.

Akinwole further stated that the commission’s activities are regularly showcased through its publication, The OYLGSC News, and various social media platforms to promote public awareness and transparency.

He expressed confidence that the study visit would further strengthen the relationship between Oyo and Kano states while contributing to improved governance and service delivery at the grassroots level.

The visit featured interactive sessions between officials of both commissions, focusing on administrative procedures, workforce development and strategies for strengthening local government institutions across the country.