ASABA/Nigeria: Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has strongly advocated for financial autonomy for local governments, emphasizing the importance of effective separation of powers. Speaking at a valedictory Joint Account Allocation Committee (JAAC) meeting with outgoing local government chairmen at the Government House in Asaba, Governor Oborevwori expressed his belief in the principle of separation of powers.
“As a lawmaker and the presiding officer of the State House of Assembly for six years, I am in support of financial autonomy for the local governments,” Governor Oborevwori stated. He commended the local government chairmen for effectively managing their funds and executing projects in their respective areas, noting that their efforts have led to visible development at the grassroots level.
“I believe that with what you have done in your respective local government areas, the people will continue to remember you because you are the closest to the people at the grassroots,” the governor remarked, urging the outgoing chairmen to continue their good work in their future endeavors.
Governor Oborevwori also emphasized the need for optimal performance by local government administrators, describing them as the closest tier of government to the grassroots. He commended the outgoing chairmen for their performance and congratulated them on the successful completion of their tenure.
In their separate valedictory speeches, the State Chairman of the Association of Local Government of Nigeria (ALGON) and other outgoing chairmen expressed gratitude to Governor Oborevwori and his predecessor, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa, for providing them with the platform to showcase their abilities. They highlighted the landmark projects undertaken during their tenure and pledged their support for Governor Oborevwori’s MORE Agenda.
The outgoing ALGON Chairman, Hon. Victor Ebonka, also thanked the governor for approving the employment of 40 new teachers in Patani Local Government Area and for the earlier approval for the engagement of over 3,000 teaching and non-teaching staff for primary schools in the state.
