By Grace Omachoko
The 16 Local Government Councils and 22 Local Council Development
Authority Areas in Ekiti State have agreed under the aegis of the
Joint Account and Allocation Committee (JAAC) of Local Governments to construct 5km Road each, totally 190km in the current LGs dispensation in the State.
The Chairman of the Joint Account and Allocation Committee (JAAC), who also doubles as the Commissioner for Local Government Affairs (LGA), Hon Folorunso Olabode revealed this in Ado Ekiti while briefing journalists on the outcome of the maiden edition of the plenary session of JAAC for 2024.
He said that the move is in tandem with the development agenda of Governor Biodun Oyebanji aimed at easing transportation challenges in the State.
Describing the monthly JAAC meeting as very interactive and a
verifiable opportunity to exchange opinions towards resolving
challenges, Olabode urged the new LG Chairmen to take advantage of the opening provided by the forum to address issues confronting them in their respective areas.
He admonished them to familiarize themselves with the 30-year developmental agenda and embrace the concept of the 6 pillars of the current administration, stressing the need for them to be creative and proactive in the discharge of their services at the grassroots.
Charging the LG bosses to quickly settle down and prepare workable
work plans that would guide their activities towards achieving optimum performance, Olabode called on them to focus on Agriculture, generating job opportunities, youth empowerment and increasing the Internally Generated Revenue (IGR).
He stressed on the need for them to organize proactive programmes particularly Agric related structure to enhance agric production and also engage in specific projects that would touch the lives of people at the grassroots.
He also advised them to emulate Governor Oyebanji’s commitment to the welfare of workers to guarantee smooth, efficient and effective administration.
