By Jude Opara, Abuja
A coalition of Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) has organized a one-day training for local government stakeholders on how to effectively handle and manage their resources.
The event with the theme: Economic Literacy and Budget Accountability for Local Government Stakeholders, was jointly organized by Nigeria Civil Society Situation Room, Citizens Centre for Integrated Development and Social Rights (CCIDESOR), Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE), Civil Society Organizations, Media, and Religious Groups in Enugu last week.
In his address, Executive Director of CCIDESOR, Dr. Emeka Ononamadu said the training has become necessary because of the pivotal roles played by local governments due to the fact that they were the first contact point between citizens and the state.
Ononamadu further stated that the circular flow of income at the local level is critical for empowering households and stimulating business, hence the need for those who operate the local governments to always ensure effective budgeting which ensure that development gets to the grassroots.
