EFCC Launches Review Of Local Government Financial Activities

EFCC Launches Review Of Local Government Financial Activities

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has vowed to intensively oversee local government operations to promote good governance, accountability, and transparency. This move comes in response to a recent Supreme Court ruling that granted financial autonomy to local governments……. CONTINUE READING

The commitment was announced during a national dialogue hosted by Agora Policy in Abuja on Monday, with the theme “Enthroning Accountability in Local Government in Nigeria.”

Friday Ebelo, a representative of the EFCC Chairman, highlighted that effective governance requires accountability, transparency, and citizen involvement. He stressed the need for dedicated and development-oriented individuals to lead local government administrations.

The EFCC reaffirmed its dedication to monitoring local government activities, aiming to make governance more impactful in citizens’ daily lives, particularly in sectors like healthcare, education, and infrastructure. The commission signaled that it will not tolerate routine practices, emphasizing a renewed focus on holding local governments accountable.

Agora Policy founder Waziri Adio underscored the necessity for reform in local government areas, noting their low levels of public trust, capacity, and engagement.

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