Governor Nasir Idris of Kebbi State has said that there is a need for stronger synergy between the federal and state governments in delivering dividends of democracy to the citizens.
Idris made this statement while briefing newsmen on Friday in Abuja, adding that the complementary role of the two tiers of government would equally set the pace for the local government councils.
According to him, instances of locating projects, distribution of social services as well as educating the citizens on the policies and programmes would be better achieved through such collaborations.
“Governors and local government chairmen have direct links with the people. We know their needs and challenges because we are closer to them than the federal government.
“Does the federal government have farmers? Farmers are in the states. Even the vulnerable people are in the states. The state governments and local governments have vulnerable people.
“That is why some of the policies of the federal government fail because they do not carry states and local governments along.
“If you want to reach out to the people, you must partner with governors and local government chairmen.
“By the time you partner with the people in the state and local government wherever you want to reach, you will reach that place,” he said.
Democracy: Kebbi Gov harps on synergy between FG, states
