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Ekiti State Government has reiterated it’s commitment to implementing robust reforms aimed at promoting financial autonomy and strengthen fiscal discipline.
It also assures initiatives that would enhance transparency to foster effective governance at the grassroots level.
This was disclosed by the Governor of Ekiti State, Mr Biodun Oyebanji during the opening ceremony of a 3-day training workshop for Local Government executives, legislators and top management personnels in Ado Ekiti on Thursday.
The Governor was represented by his Chief of Staff, Hon Oyeniyi Adebayo at the workshop organized by Ministry of Local Government Affairs in collaboration with Sunstone Place Management Consultants.
In his opening address, the Governor emphasized that the workshop underscores the administration’s commitment to strengthening governance at the Local Government level and enhancing service delivery to the people at the grassroots.
Speaking in similar vein, the State Commissioner for Local Government Affairs, Hon. Folorunsho Olabode urged participants to seize the opportunity provided by the workshop to reflect, learn and realign their strategies for greater impact and service delivery to the people at the grassroots.
He commended the unwavering commitment of the Governor in empowering Local Governments to perform optimally without undue interference as demonstrated through policies that prioritize fiscal decentralization, participatory governance and institutional reform at the Local Govt level.
In her goodwill message, Head of Service, Dr. Folakemi Olomojobi who was represented by the Permanent Secretary Ministry of Chieftancy and Home Affairs Mrs Olabisi Akindele said the Workshop came at a time when government are called upon to reimagine government structures, recalibrate fiscal frameworks and re- energizes public institutions for more inclusiveness , efficient and sustainable development.
She promised to continue to champion reforms that would enhance efficiency, transparency and ethical service delivery in line with the six pillars of the administration.
Also speaking, the Chairman, Association of Local Governments of Nigeria(ALGON), Ekiti state chapter, Hon Oluwasegun Ojo, who described Local Governments’ chairmen as pivotal to the actualization of good governance and delivery of democratic dividends at the grassroots, urged participants to make the most of the opportunity to sharpen their administration skills and deepen their understanding of sustainable community development.
Stakeholders at the Workshop included the Chairman Council of traditional rulers, Olojudo of Ido-Ekiti, Oba Ayorinde Ilori- Faboro, Accountant General/PS Mrs Olariike Olayinka, Local government chairmen, Permanent Secretaries, and other top government officials.
