Gov Emmanuel To Provide Lifeline For LGs

Plans were underway to provide a lifeline for the Local Government system in

Akwa-Ibom State to enable the third tier of government break even in its programmes. Governor Udom Emmanuel of Akwa-Ibom State made this known as he inaugurated the transition committee chairmen for the 31 local government areas in the state. He said in view of the prevalent economic situation in the country, the state would provide economic stimuli to reduce the hardship in the system and directed the Ministry of Finance to commence the disbursement of Small and Medium Enterprise loans to the people to boost their businesses. He charged the newly sworn-in council chairmen to deliver quality services in their respective councils and provide leadership by employing a high level of probity in the administration of the councils. “You have been given a chance of a lifetime, run with it, let your talents and skills show, show the people that the confidence we have in you is not misplaced. Consider this moment as a platform that can lead you to other possibilities. “The office you are sworn in today should not be seen as a clutch for immediate gratification or one where you would engage in conspicuous excesses. Let it remain true to its foundational principle which is predicated on service to the people. If you provide selfless service, you will be rewarded and such satisfaction can never be quantified. Let this be your guiding principle,” he said. Source: Vanguard.