LG Autonomy: Ododo urges LG Directors, Treasurers to uphold tenants and professional ethics

Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo has appealed to Directors of Local Government, and Treasurers to uphold the tenets of local government autonomy and professional ethics in the discharge of their responsibilities.

Governor Ododo stated this at an interactive session with the forum of Directors of Local Government and Treasurers at the Government House in Lokoja.

This is contained in a press release signed by Mallam Isah Nur Ismail,
Special Adviser on Media to the Governor in Lokoja on Saturday.

The Governor who charged the local government administrators to see themselves as representatives of the government at the grassroots noted that their performance as top civil servants will strengthen relationship between the government and the people and bring about more development in local government administration.

Governor Ododo commended the resilience and productivity of the DLGs and Treasurers, stressing that their importance in ensuring accurate records and upholding professional ethics, particularly among accountants in the public sector is crucial for ensuring transparency and accountability in governance.

While urging the DLGs to support treasurers in addressing challenges in local government administration, Gov. Ododo called for unity amongst officials, encouraging them to rally round the Accountant General of the state, Habiba Onumoko to ensure the delivery of dividends of democracy to the people at the grassroots.

In his remarks, Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon Aliyu Umar commended Gov Ododo’s transparency and accountability as a leader and promised that the legislature will continue to support the Governor in his efforts to take governance closer to the people at the grassroots.

In her welcome address, the State Accountant General, Habiba Onumoko highlighted Gov. Ododo’s contributions to grassroots development, empowerment of youth and women and employment opportunities as well as appointment into government positions, describing the Governor as a man of impact and an embodiment of humility.

The Chairman, Forum of DLGs in Kogi State, Alhaji Aliyu Musa, expressed gratitude to the governor for approving N72,500 as minimum wage for workers in the state and other initiatives which he noted have enhanced the welfare of civil servants in the state.

He also commended the Accountant General of the state for her guidance and professionalism in the discharge of her responsibilities.