In a significant move following the Supreme Court’s grant of financial autonomy, the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON) has embarked on a groundbreaking partnership with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
This collaboration aims to empower members across all 774 local government areas with essential knowledge on procurement practices, financial management, due process, accountability, and transparency.
The announcement came at the conclusion of ALGON’s 49th National Executive Council meeting held in Abuja, where leaders gathered to forge a path towards enhanced governance.
The communique, co-signed by ALGON National Publicity Secretary Bala Chamoo and National Treasurer Gazal Babatunde, outlined a series of seven pivotal resolutions designed to elevate the association’s service to the Nigerian populace.
The communique read in part, “The NEC is collaborating with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission to orient its members on procurement, financial spending, due process, accountability, and transparency.
“The NEC welcomes the inauguration of the Federal Government Steering Committee on enforcement and implementation of the Supreme Court Judgment on Local Government Financial Autonomy.
“We appreciate the Chairman and members of the committee and pledge to ensure the realisation of the LG autonomy, particularly in reviewing the local government structure to meet the people’s yearnings.”
