He described the third tier of government as very critical component of his administration as it plays a major role in the provision of social services
Benue State governor, Reverend Father Hyacinth Alia, has charged the three newly sworn-in caretaker committee chairmen of Gboko, Ukum and Katsina-ala local government areas to uphold the virtues of accountability and transparency in discharging their responsibilities.
The governor who gave the charge during a ceremony Saturday at government house Makurdi, said their appointments were to re-inject vibrancy in the administration following removal by the Benue Assembly the former caretaker committee chairmen of the affected councils over allegations of financial mismanagement.
He described the third tier of government as very critical component of his administration as it plays a major role in the provision of social services to the people and cautioned the new appointees against mismanagement of resources, admonishing them to provide the needed change in their respective council areas.
The governor who restated commitment of his administration to ensure accountability and due process in governance, advised the caretaker committee chairmen to be guided by principles of good governance, transparency and accountability at all times, expressing confidence in their ability to lead and serve with distinction.
The governor who lamented the trouble the nation was passing through as a result of inflation which has caused food insecurity as well as other challenging moments with Benue inclusive such as trying to ensure that people go back to their farms and to ensure that IDPs were in safe hands until.
Responding on behalf of the newly sworn-in caretaker committee chairmen, Justin Shaku of Katsina-ala expressed appreciation to the governor for the opportunity to serve and pledged their full support and commitment to the Alia administration.
He on behalf of his colleagues promised to ensure that massive development witnessed in their various local government areas is to replicate the seven point agenda of the Alia administration.