Edo Condition Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has expressed dismay over the deficit of actual construction around the circumstance’s 18 native govt subjects in spite of receiving a staggering N83 billion in allocations from the Federal Govt inside a generation.
Okpebholo made this revelation on Thursday right through a courtesy seek advice from through the Appearing Chairman of Akoko-Edo Native Govt Branch, Alabi Oshionogue, councillors, and birthday celebration leaders to his workplace in Benin Town.
The governor disclosed that President Bola Tinubu’s management considerably greater per thirty days allocations to native governments, with each and every council receiving over N6.5 billion per thirty days from January to September 2024, and greater than N8 billion per thirty days between October and December.
“Cumulatively, the councils have earned over N83 billion in one year as monthly allocations from the federation account,” he mentioned.
Okpebholo lamented that in spite of the really extensive finances, there is not any proof of significant construction on the grassroots.
He accused native govt officers of mismanaging the assets, noting that President Tinubu has labored tirelessly to advertise construction on the native stage.
“Before Bola Tinubu’s administration, Edo State’s local governments were receiving N3.5 billion monthly. Today, they receive over N8 billion monthly. Yet, the 18 local government councils have nothing to show for the N83 billion received in the last year,” he mentioned.
The governor criticized the suspended native govt chairmen for neglecting important sectors similar to training life allegedly diverting finances.
“These chairmen had the audacity to withdraw N800 million monthly from local government accounts while our schools lacked proper classrooms, teachers, and basic infrastructure. This misconduct is unacceptable,” Okpebholo added.
The governor emphasized his loyalty to making sure that native governments align with President Tinubu’s eye for grassroots construction.
“My administration will not tolerate any individual drawing Edo State backward. We are ready to cooperate with local councils that work in line with Mr. President’s plan to deliver the dividends of democracy to the grassroots,” he mentioned.
He additionally highlighted plans to spice up agriculture, pledging collaboration with native councils to power economic expansion.
Appearing Chairman of Akoko-Edo Native Govt Branch, Hon. Alabi Oshionogue, counseled the governor efforts to toughen governance on the grassroots.
“We have agreed to work with your administration because governance is now focused on the grassroots. We will support your vision to ensure Edo State continues to develop,” Oshionogue mentioned.