Government says it is uncomfortable with the over bloated wage bill of the state. Also, it is at a loss to understand why a small population of this state could attract a huge wage of six billion naira monthly. Governor Seriake stated this during a meeting he held with the eight local government chairmen in Government House, Yenagoa.
The Governor pointed out that the state cannot afford to service an over bloated workforce, noting that this has constituted a major impediment to government’s capacity for effective service delivery. Consequently, he solicited the co-operation and support of the local government chairmen to reverse the trend.
The State Chief Executive also requested the chairmen to make available their budgetary provisions to the state government as well as ensure that every fund released is tied to a specific project.
The Governor who explained that the arrangement was to create synergy in the over-all development of the state said the office of the Deputy Governor will be in charge of the supervision of the activities of local government chairmen.
Chief Dickson pointed out that the days of financial recklessness were over, stressing that henceforth, funds accruing to local government council will not suffer undue interference by the state government. He urged the chairmen to ensure prudence in financial management to enable them improve on the quality of lives of the people as they are closest to the people at the grassroots.
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