Frank Nweke Jr, the APGA gubernatorial candidate for Enugu has assured the people of Enugu that Local Government authorities will enjoy autonomy and full access to their funds instead of what currently obtains in the PDP-led administration.
He made this statement while engaging Chartered Accountants at the end-of-year retreat of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN), Enugu Chapter.
Responding to a question and concern raised by one of the participants, Nweke was emphatic in his statement that all funds meant for the local government areas will be properly channelled to them for the purpose of carrying out development initiatives for the people under their direct care.
“Under my leadership, the autonomy of local governments will be total and respected in every way. I, Frank Nweke Jr, will never touch revenue approved for the third tier of government. This is the tier of government that is closest to the people and provides the immediate succour needed for social and economic development. They will be treated with the utmost respect.
“However, we will put in place policies and programs that will ensure maximum accountability by local government officials to make sure that funds are deployed for the welfare of the people.” He said.
The former minister of information also spoke extensively on his administration’s commitment to practice radical transparency by putting the right governance structure in place and allowing government officials to carry out their duties with minimal interference from the executive arm of the government while ensuring due processes to avoid financial malfeasance.
