From Uche Nnorom, Makurdi
The Benue State Governor, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia has sworn-in three new Local Government Caretaker Committee Chairmen for some local government councils in the state.
He urged them to justify the confidence reposed in them by being accountable and transparent while carrying out their responsibilities.
The swearing-in is coming on the heels of the sack of three caretaker chairmen last week on grounds of mismanagement, misappropriation of local government Internally Generated Revenue as well as misconduct.
During the swearing-in ceremony held at the Benue Government House at the weekend, the Governor urged the new chairmen to re-inject vibrancy into the administration of the local governments.
The Governor maintained that, local government being the third tier of government, is critical to the operation of his administration since it plays a major role in the provision of social services to the people.
He cautioned the Council Chairmen against mismanagement of resources, admonished them to provide the needed change in their respective council areas saying that there is no room for financial mismanagement.
Governor Alia reiterated his administration’s readiness towards ensuring accountability and adherence to due process in governance.
He advised the Council Chairmen to be guided by the principles of good governance, transparency and accountability at all times and expressed confidence in the ability of the Chairman to lead and serve with distinction.
He said “Your predecessors are disengaged because of their lack of commitment, dedication, responsibility, accountability and transparency.
“These are things you can never do, you must not have those elements.
You must stay transparent, you must be reputable, people’s lives are handed over to you in these local governments.
“You are supposed to protect them, you are not supposed to be the ones moving out there creating more chaos or more crises.
Rather, you must be seen as true leaders who are working for the people and on their side.
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