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From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi
Benue State Governor Rev Fr Hyacinth Alia has sworn-in three new Local Government Caretaker Committee Chairmen for Ukum , Katsina Ala and Gboko Local Government Areas in the state with a call on them to ensure transparency and accountability and good governance in their respective domains.
The swearing in followed the sack of the former caretaker chairmen who were removed by the Benue State House of Assembly for mismanagement and misappropriation of funds.
The newly sworn Council Chairmen are Verlumun Avar, Gboko, Victor Iorzaa, Ukum and Justin Shaku, Katsina Ala LGA.
Addressing the appointees during the swearing at Benue Government House on Saturday, the Governor said with their appointments, they were to re-inject vibrancy in the administration of their local governments.
He said the local government being the third tier of government, is critical to the operation of his administration since it plays a major role in the provision of social services to the people.
The Governor cautioned the Council Chairmen against mismanagement of resources and admonished them to provide the needed change in their respective council areas expressing his administration’s readiness towards ensuring accountability and adherence to due process in governance.
“Your predecessors are disengaged because of their lack of commitment, lack of dedication, lack of responsibility and accountability and transparency.
“You must not have those elements. You must stay transparent, you must be reputable, people’s lives are handed over to you in these local governments. You are supposed to protect them, you are not supposed to be the ones moving out there creating more chaos or more crises.
“Rather, you must be seen as the true leaders who are working for the people and on their side. You are not sent out to create division, that is not what Benue need. We need a unified force, the state needs oneness, and a common goal of purpose.
“We need to up our game for development and growth in the state, we need to give people that true service the government works so hard that everyone one will thrive in their businesses.
“You are the primary mechanics to help people realize government’s the contribution in their lives and lives of their local government.
“These are troubling times for the entire nation, we have lots of inflation and food insecurity. In the state, government is trying to get people back in their farms, the IDPS are to be in safe hands until they return to their ancestral homes. Be the shining examples and follow due process in carrying our all works.”
Responding on behalf of the newly sworn council chairmen, Justin Shaku of Katsina Ala LGA appreciated Governor Alia for the opportunity given them to serve and pledged their commitment to support the Alia’s administration achieve massive development at their various local governments to replicate the transformation agenda currently going on in the state.
