Gov Abiodun and Hon. Ganiyu Hamzat, Commissioner for Local Government r C hieftaincy Affairs,
Ogun State Government is planning seminars for the newly sworn-in 2t0 Local Government Chairmen and 236 Councilors who came into governance at the recently held election to equip them with necessary leadership skills.
The seminars are imperative so as to equip these new crops of administrators with the objectives of government.
This is in meeting with government’s determination to remain focused at promoting political stability, local development and good governance at the grassroots.
The Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Hon. Ganiyu Hamzat, made the commitment during a personality programme in Abeokuta, saying his Ministry was not resting on its oars at enhancing grassroots leadership.
He added that his Ministry would ensure that the newly sworn-in Local Government Chairmen and Councilors deliver democratic dividends and prioritise accountability.
Hamzat, further outlined key priorities for local governments to include, education, healthcare, urban planning, road maintenance, and waste management, ensuring equitable development across the state’s three senatorial districts.
He pointed out that the state government had regard for local government autonomy, clarifying that it had never interfered with LG funds, “instead, funds from the Federal Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) are allocated transparently through monthly Joint Account Allocation Committee (JAAC) meetings”.
