LAGOS, NIGERIA — Lagos State Deputy Governor Dr. Obafemi Hamzat has urged Local Government (LG) and Local Council Development Area (LCDA) chairmen across the state to ensure effective, transparent, and accountable utilization of increased federal revenue allocations.
Speaking on Wednesday in Lagos, Hamzat emphasized that enhanced financial flows from the Federation Account must translate directly into tangible infrastructure, improved public utilities, and grassroots socio-economic development.
Key Takeaways from the Charge
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Focus on Primary Needs: The Deputy Governor tasked council leaders to channel funds into essential sectors, including primary education, grassroots healthcare delivery, community roads, and local environmental sanitation.
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Direct Impact on Citizens: Hamzat highlighted that local governments represent the closest tier of administration to the people, making prudent financial management vital to easing economic pressures on residents.
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Commendation of Model Projects: Speaking during the commissioning of municipal infrastructure projects in Ajeromi-Ifelodun Local Government—including pedestrian bridges, school facilities, and solar lighting initiatives—Hamzat cited proper resource management as proof of what local government autonomy can achieve when executed transparently.
