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Abia State Gov Alex Otti
The Abia State Government has warned mayors of the 17 local government areas and other senior government officials against diversion of public funds, rather than strengthening financial and administrative control systems in their various council areas.
The Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Dr. Uzor Nwachukwu, gave the warning on Thursday, in Umuahia, during the opening of a two-day Anti-Corruption Sensitisation Programme organised in collaboration with the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC).
Nwachukwu disclosed that the administration of Governor Alex Otti, was committed to conducting government business with discipline, transparency and a focus on measurable results, stressing that the principles must guide operations across the 17 Local Government Areas.
Nwachukwu was of the view that local governments were no longer expected to function merely as administrative centres, but also should serve as effective drivers of development, economic opportunities and improved living conditions for the people.
He informed the local government mayors that the state government was pursuing various initiatives in agriculture, youth development, rural infrastructure and local economic empowerment, informing that such interventions do not have room for waste, but required substantial resources, proper coordination and responsible management.
He told them that the success of government programmes would not be measured by the amount of money released, but also by the tangible results achieved.
The commissioner assured the ICPC of the Ministry’s readiness to collaborate with the Commission in promoting integrity and institutional accountability, while urging participants to take the programme seriously.
Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Lady Oge Maduka, had earlier in her address appreciated the ICPC for initiating the programme and partnering with the Ministry to strengthen accountability and ethical conduct in local government administration.
She commended the Commissioner for his leadership and support towards the successful organisation of the programme. (The Sun)
