Kogi LG chairmen urged to emulate Ododo’s transparency

Kogi State Auditor General for Local Government, Hon. Yakubu Adabenege Siyaka has charged the newly elected Local Government Chairmen, Director of Local Government (DLG) and their treasurers to emulate Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo’s transparency, accountability and good governance.

Hon Adabenege made this statement on Wednesday while addressing the newly elected local government chairmen and their treasurers in a maiden Meeting to emphasise the importance of financial discipline and adherence to financial instructions.

Adabenege praised Gov Ahmed Usman Ododo for allowing the will of the people to prevail maintaining that the meeting comes on the heels of the local government autonomy granted by the Federal Government, which Kogi State has already domesticated right from the administration of former Governor Yahaya Bello.

He stressed the need for financial responsibility and transparency, highlighting the significance of adhering to established financial guidelines.

He encouraged the local government officials to prioritize accountability and ensure that funds are utilized efficiently.

According to the Director for Audit Services, Christ Emmanuel, the meeting was to ensure that local governments manage their finances prudently and in accordance with established regulations.

He further noted that Compliance with financial guidelines and procedures to maintain transparency and accountability is key to good governance.

He urged participants to maximize the benefits of local government autonomy to drive development and growth in the state adding that a harmonious relationship should be created between the Chairmen and the Civil Servants

The chairman of Yagba east who doubles as the ALGON chairman of the State Hon Olokun Tosin appreciated the Auditor General for Local Government for the robust engagement and promised to keep all the instructions given to them, stressing that the only way he could reciprocate the good work Gov Ahmed Usman Ododo is doing in his Local Government was to deliver good governance to his people.

The DLG Lokoja and the chairman of the Association of DLG and Treasurers of Kogi State, Mr Aliyu Musa also commended Hon Adabenege for his proactiveness noting that the State was not disappointed in their votes for Governor Ododo.