LG Autonomy: EFCC Issues Strong Warnings To LG Chairmen

LG Autonomy: EFCC Issues Strong Warnings To Local Govt Chairmen

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has pledged to closely monitor local government activities to ensure good governance, accountability, and transparency.

This follows the recent Supreme Court judgement granting financial autonomy to local governments.

It disclosed this at a national dialogue organised by Agora Policy, themed “Enthroning Accountability in Local Government in Nigeria”, in Abuja on Monday.

A representative of the EFCC Chairman, Friday Ebelo, said, “Good governance encompasses three essential elements: accountability, transparency, and citizen participation. For these elements to be effective, we need dedicated and development-minded individuals to manage local government administrations.”

The EFCC emphasised its commitment to scrutinising local government activities, stating, “We must make a deliberate effort to bring the presence of governance to our people, ensuring that citizens feel the impact of governance in their daily lives, particularly in areas such as healthcare, education, and infrastructure development.”

The commission warned that “business as usual” would not be tolerated, indicating a renewed focus on ensuring local governments are held accountable for their actions.

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