In a bid to revolutionize local government administration, the Advisory Committee on Financial Autonomy for Taraba State’s 16 local government areas has launched a groundbreaking blueprint.
The committee, chaired by Rt. Hon. Peter Diah, aims to create a model of efficiency and innovation that sets a new standard for local governance, paving the way for other states to follow.
During a sensitization exercise in Jalingo on Wednesday, the Taraba state capital, Diah emphasized the importance of financial independence for local governments, citing it as crucial for accelerated grassroots development. The blueprint focuses on boosting internal revenue generation, efficient resource management, and community engagement.
Diah highlighted the significance of local government autonomy, stating, “It recognizes the unique needs and challenges of our communities and empowers local leaders to make decisions that directly impact citizens’ lives.
“Local government autonomy is a cornerstone of good governance that recognizes the unique needs and challenges of our communities and empowers you to make decisions that directly impact the lives of our local citizens.
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“Our blueprint focuses on increasing internal revenue generation, efficient resource management, and community engagement.
“We also envision local government areas as catalysts for sustainable development. By exercising their powers responsibly and transparently, local government chairmen can foster a new era of good governance.”
The committee envisions local government areas as catalysts for sustainable development, fostering good governance through responsible and transparent decision-making.
This initiative has the potential to transform local government administration in Taraba State and serve as a model for other states to emulate, promoting effective grassroots development and good governance.
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