The Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON) has announced plans to collaborate with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to educate its members on best practices in procurement, financial management, due process, accountability, and transparency.
This was contained in a communiqué signed by the National Publicity Secretary, Hon. Bala Usman Chamoo and National Treasurer, Hon. Gazel Babatunde, at the end of the 49th National Executive Council Meeting of ALGON in Abuja, Nigeria’s capital.
The National Executive Council of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON), after successfully concluding the meeting, reached the following key resolutions:
Capacity Building and Stakeholder Engagement: The NEC expresses its sincere appreciation for the numerous multi-stakeholder engagements following the Supreme Court Judgment of 11th July 2024, which granted full autonomy to the Local Government administration in the country.
‘These efforts have significantly enhanced the capaci
ty and address the challenges posed by the said judgment for LGA administration.’
Service Delivery and Expectations: The NEC acknowledges the heightened expectations across LGAs and Area Councils, reaffirming its commitment to intensify efforts and achieve tangible successes in service delivery to the populace.
Advocacy and Partnerships: The NEC notes its ongoing high-level advocacy, meetings, and mobilization efforts to promote a robust local government administration.
‘Notable engagements include visits to key Ministries, Departments, and Agencies, such as the Federal Ministry of Health, Education, Finance, Budget and Planning, Petroleum Resources, NIIT, among others.’
Implementation of Supreme Court Judgement: The NEC welcomes the inauguration of the Federal Government Steering Committee on the enforcement and implementation of the Supreme Court Judgment on Local Government Financial Autonomy.
‘We appreciate the Chairman and members of the Committee and pledged to ensure the realization of autonomy, p
articularly in reviewing the local government structure to meet the people’s yearnings.’
On Optimism and Expected Outcomes: The NEC is optimistic about the anticipated positive outcomes resulting from the realization of autonomy gains.
Also in Primary Health Care Services: The NEC says it is making concerted efforts to ensure the completion of Primary Healthcare Centers (PHCs) projects across the country. The meeting agreed to invite the consultant for a briefing on the project.
‘These resolutions underscore ALGON’s unwavering commitment to advancing the interests of local government councils and enhancing service delivery to the Nigerian people,’ the communiqué added.
Source: Voice of Nigeria