The Acting Governor of Ondo State, Hon Lucky Aiyedatiwa has said that the creation of 33 Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs) recently announced by the State Government was aimed to bring development closer to the people of the state.
According to him, apart from been closer to the people, it would enhance good governance and also boost the socio-economic growth of the people at the grassroots.
Aiyedatiwa made the clarifications today when the leadership of Ondo State chapter of Inter Party Advisory Council (IPAC) paid him a courtesy visit in his office in Akure, the state capital
The Acting Governor further explained that, the system of Local Government according to 1999 constitution stipulates that government of every state shall adopt section 8 of the Constitution which provides for the establishment, structure, composition, finance and functions of local councils development Areas.
“Let me say here that the major task of Local Government is development at the grassroots and it is imperative for local government leaders to strive towards a culture of service and the practice of excellence”, he noted.
Earlier, the IPAC Chairman, Mr Adesanya Olaoluwa commended the state government on security and infrastructural development.
Olaoluwa therefore commended the character and value of the Acting Governor by remaining focused on quality governance and providing the necessary leadership at this time.
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