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The Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON) has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting good governance in local government areas (LGAs) through its partnership with the Partnership for Agile Governance and Climate Engagement (PACE) organisation. This collaboration aims to enhance the capacity of the 774 LGAs officers and Area Councils in Nigeria.

In a closed-door meeting held in Abuja, ALGON National President, Hon Engr Bello Lawal Yandaki, emphasized the importance of transparency, accountability, and sustainable fiscal quality in local governments. He commended PACE for initiating the programme, particularly in the area of budgeting, which has been a source of concern at the local government level.

The meeting focused on institutional assessment and local governance toolkit, championed by PACE, a governance programme funded by the United Kingdom Foreign and Commonwealth Development Office (UKFCDO). Hon Yandaki noted that ALGON has extensive partnerships with organizations providing assistance in enhancing the capacity of LGA leaders through training programmes, budgeting, and auditing.

Hon Yandaki, in his goodwill message, thanked President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for supporting local governments by revitalizing their administrative systems alongside the NGF’s, represented by Dr. Ahmad Abdulwahab. He also appreciated Mr. Tanimu Yakubu, the DG Budget Office, represented by Dr. Ado Mohammed, and the Judiciary during the strategic event.

The ALGON National President stated that the meeting’s framework and budgeting process aim to provide clear guidance on avoiding pitfalls and ensuring transparent administration by the LGA officers to deliver excellent services. He emphasized the essence of the programme, which is to ensure transparency, accountability, and sustainable fiscal quality assurance in local governments administration moving forward.

The meeting was attended by top local government leaders, EXCO members, and representatives from the Nigeria Governors Forum, PACE, and the Budget Office. The attendees included Hon Moses Nomeh (Ebonyi), Shehu Jega Marshall (Kebbi), Dr. Aminu Jauro Hassan (Taraba), Ilyiasu Zakari (Niger), Isaiah Onoriode Esiovwa (Delta), Bukar Adamu (Yobe), Mahmoud Bamaji (Bauchi), Abubakar Abdullahi (Kwara), Abba Shehu Tambawal (Sokoto), Anani Hamisu (Plateau), Maurice Dworrough (Benue), Ahmed Gangkuba (Adamawa), Akala Samuel (Nasarawa), and others.

ALGON’s Management team, led by Barr Mrs. Evan Enekwe, Ag. DG, Nuhu Salawu Ozigi, FCA, Lawal Ibrahim, Chief Venatus Okafor, and others, also attended the meeting. All parties agreed on the importance of domesticating the programme to ensure transparency, accountability, and sustainable fiscal quality assurance in local governments administration moving forward.

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