By Jimmy Jackson
The Cross River State House of Assembly, has pledged commitment to synergize with Local Government Chairmen in the State for grassroot development.
The Speaker, Rt. Hon. Ayambem made the pledged during a meeting of the Assembly’s Public Accounts Commitee with Chairmen of Councils held at the Assembly’s Complex, Calabar.
The speaker tasked Chairmen of Councils on human capital development, good governance and accountability while advising them to carry their Vice Chairmen along in running their Councils.
In his address, the Chairman of the Public Accounts Commitee and Member representing Yala 1 State Constituency, Hon Odey Brian Wonah said that the purpose of the meeting was to enable the Lawmakers familiarise themselves with the LG Chairmen and advise them on regulations and conduct while in office.
The Lawmaker also commended Governor Bassey Otu for providing an enabling environment for the state to thrive.
Other lawmakers including the Deputy Leader, Rt Hon Davies Etta (Abi), Hon Okon Owuna (Akamkpa 1) Hon Samuel Abang (Ikom 1) and Hon Linus Etim (Akamkpa 2) all advised the LG Chairmen to promote grassroots development, ensure accountability, transparency, improved IGR and other best practices while administering their Councils.
The Auditor General for Local Government, Dr Oden Eni, in his remarks, emphasized the importance of effective service delivery at the LG level. He reiterated that accounting records/books must be kept properly by the Chairmen and also stressed strict Compliance to audit laws, regulations circulars etc.
Speaking on behalf of his colleagues, the Chairman of Yakurr, Hon Yibala Inyang thanked the Lawmakers as well as the Auditor General for the guidance and promised that they will abide by the given instructions. He also promised that the Chairmen will avoid anything that will jeopardize the synergy with House.
