Sequel to the financial autonomy granted by the Supreme Court, the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria, ALGON, says it will work with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, to enlighten its members across the 774 local government areas in the country on procurement, financial spending, due process, accountability, and transparency.
In a communique issued at the end of the 49th National Executive Council meeting of the association which was held in Abuja, the association reached seven key resolutions aimed at positioning its membership to serve Nigerians better.
The communique was jointly signed by the ALGON National Publicity Secretary, Bala Chamoo, and the National Treasurer, Gazal Babatunde.
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ALGON’s Chairman and members of its NEC pledged to ensure the realisation of the LG autonomy, particularly in reviewing the local government structure to meet the people’s yearnings.
