Gombe State government has hosted a two-day summit for elected local government chairmen to ensure they understand and implement the Supreme Court’s ruling on local government autonomy.
The summit themed; “Local Government Autonomy, Fiscal Responsibility and Sustainable Development” was opened in Gombe by Governor Inuwa Yahaya.
The governor while declaring it open reaffirmed his government’s commitment to grassroots development, emphasising the importance of local government autonomy.
He pointed out the need for local governments to have the capacity, financial discipline and accountability to utilise their resources effectively.
The summit featured presentations from the EFCC chairman and that of the ICPC which proposed financial reforms for local governments.
The EFCC chairman, Olukoyode Olanipekun, lamented the mismanagement of local government funds, while the ICPC Chairman, Musa Adamu Aliyu, recommended the use of technology to ensure transparency and prevent financial leakages.
