Bashir Suleiman Zuntu: Accountant General With Remarkable Records

When he was elected as the chairman of kubau Local government in 2020, Bashir Suleiman Zuntu,popularly known as BZ , had  proved leadership was about service to humanity. His passion for the promotion of good governance anchored on people-centred policies or programmes led to the massive execution of projects across the the local government area. Since the creation of Kubau local government area by the late General Sani Abacha administration in 1996, with the exception of late Umar Abdu Pambegua, which to his credit as the chairman the local government witnessed infrastructural developments, no chairman has achieved half of what BZ executed. During his stint in  office, BZ identified technology as the fastest means of youth development. It was in recognition of the vital role of technology that led to the establishment of ICT centre in Anchau ward.

Another area in which as chairman Bashir wrote his name in gold was the renovation of Kubau local government secretariat. Prior to his coming, the local government secretariat wore an ugly look with the ceiling leaking during the rainy season. There was acute shortage of offices with many civil servants lacking befitting office to perform their duties. Disturbed by the trend, the former chairman awarded the contract for its rehabilitation. With the completion of the project, the secretariat now wears a new look. The office of the executive chairman looks like a “villa” with functional ICT and other paraphernalia. The chairman, Bashir Zuntu, deserves a pat on the back for improving working condition of his workers. 

As the saying goes” health is wealth,” the former administration of Bashir Zuntu  prioritised health sector. Evidence abound such as: sending health team to Pambegua and other communities to treat those with sight problems such as cataract, glaucoma and blurry vision. The health officials did remarkable jobs by giving free medicine and performing surgery where required. This medical out reach has been commended by many people in the area. Also received nod of recognition is security sector where the chairman built police outpost in Zuntu to improve security of lives and properties. 

Also worth mentioning was the award of Zuntu to falanki road project. The feeder road has eased up transportation difficulties and link up rural communities with urban areas.
The restoration of power supply in the local by his government created jobs and empowered  thousands of unemployed youths. The former administration of Bashir Zuntu has identified youths as the backbone of societal development. Having impressed by his remarkable feat as the chairman of kubau Local government, governor Uba Sani,who came to power to institute financial discipline and transferency appointed Bashir Suleiman Zuntu as accountant general of Kaduna State. Within a period of one year in the office, Bashir Zuntu has lived up to expectations of the governor. He brought sanity in the administration of finance of kaduna. The culture of probity and accountability have been duly entrenched in the payment and receipt of the state’s finance. But his exceptional performance as the accountant general did not come to us as surprise. He is a trained accountant with awesome working experiences. Little wonder,he continues to perform brilliantly inline with the rules and regulations governing the administration of finance of the state. Bashir Suleiman Zuntu is a suave, urbane and committed leader who wants the best for the good people of kaduna state.

By: SALISU BABALLIYA AND SUNUSI PAMBEGUA. KUBAU LOCAL GOVERNMENT, KADUNA STATE.