The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) says activities of LGA administrations will be scrutinised.
August 5, 2024 9:12 pmOla Olukoyede, chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission , says the anti-graft agency will scrutinise the activities of LGA administrations.
The apex court verdict affirmed that it is illegal for LGAs to be run by caretaker committees appointed by state governors.Olukoyede, represented by Friday Ebelo, EFCC director and coordinator of special duties, said good governance encompasses three essential elements — accountability, transparency, and citizen participation.
Waziri Adio, founder of Agora Policy, said LGAs in Nigeria are the least trusted tier of government despite being responsible for resource mobilisation, their regulatory functions, and serving as the frontline of security. Adio said Nigeria should experiment with direct democracy to enhance citizens’ involvement and deepen democracy at the local level.He said Nigeria could address the systemic issues of representative democracy and foster a more responsive and effective local government system.
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