The Executive Governor of Oyo State, Engineer Seyi Makinde has stated that the Local Governments deserve autonomy, if the dividend of democracy will be extended to the grassroot, adding that they are the nearest to the people at the grassroot.
The Governor stated this recently while declaring open the 7th Quadrennial State Delegates Conference of Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE), Oyo State Branch, held at Prince Salawu Popoola Memorial Hall, Saki.
Speaking through his Deputy, Engr. Rauf Olaniyan, the governor said his administration will abide by the constitution and ensure Local Governments in the state are independent, stressing that autonomy of LGAs in the State is inevitable.
He therefore pledged that his administration will not in anyway impose on any Local Government, but will allow them to perform their civil duty accordingly.
He reiterated that his government is workers' friendly, therefore he will not do anything that will hinder the welfare of workers in the state.
Governor Makinde assured that the councils resources will not be hijacked by the State government during his administration, stressing that he will rule with the fear of God.
In his welcome address, the State Chairman, Nigeria Labour Congress and President, Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees NULGE, Comrade Bayo Titilola-Sodo, commended Governor Makinde for his giant strides at ensuring a new Oyo state, pledging that NULGE will be forever grateful to the Seyi Makinde's administration.
He revealed that, in just few months of the present administration, about N11b has been in the Local Governments' coffers.
The NULGE President urged the present administration in the state to consider training for its members as this will improve their productivity. He however pledged the union's unalloyed support.
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