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From Dooshima Terkura, Makurdi
The Chairman, Local Government Service Commission (LGSC), Hon. James Ivever, has commended the Governor of Benue State, Rev. Fr Hyacinth Alia for restoring the Commission’s mandate to its original form.
The chairman made this known at a special thanksgiving service organized in his honour and that of the Principal Special Assistant (PSA) on community engagement and Mobilization, Hon Richard Atera by Mbaiwo Community of Kastina-Ala Local government Area of the state.
Ivever said that the primary functions of the commission which was in the past misled has been repositioned under his stewardship.
He noted that the core mandate of the commission which covers employment, training and appointment of Principal functionalities of local government, DGSAs, treasurers and Heads of departments which in the past was hijacked by stakeholders has been restored with the backing and support of Governor Alia.
He recalled that ensuring the autonomy of local governments has been a campaign promise of Governor Alia, which he quickly delivered when he assumed duty saying the move has engendered more development at the local level, enhancing effective service delivery in the commission.
The Commission’s Chairman said his task is to strengthen the collaboration between the state and local governments, work as a team, and support in all areas that will bring massive benefit to the masses.
He appreciated the state government’s support and non-interference which he said has enabled the Commission perform optimally as seen in the recent appointment of local functionaries.
He emphasized on more training and development of staff at the third tier of government where discipline and compliance with the service rules taking centre stage.
The Member Representing Katsina Ala, Ukum and Logo federal Constituency, Prince Solomon Wombo thanked Governor Alia for finding many sons and daughters of his constituency worthy to serve in his administration.
He commended the governor also for aligning with the federal government on what’s to enhance the state’s needs saying on his part he has emphasized peace and progress for the Sankera area, as more deliberations were on at the federal level to curb insecurity in the affected areas.
The leader of Chairmen of all Local government Service commission in Nigeria, Mohammed Bawa thanked Governor Alia for the massive reforms in the state and local government commissions.
He tasked all heads of the commission to ensure close monitoring and evaluation of duties to compliment the governor’s effort for a better state and service delivery for workers.
Also member representing Katsina Ala West state constituency at the Benue House of Assembly, Hon. Peter Ipusu encouraged the youth to support the Alia led administration by keying into his youth empowerment programmes.
The Chairman Kastina-Ala local government and host, Hon. Justin Shaku called who for peace in Tongov, said there was need to key into Governor peace initiative which was made possible by the Governor of while urging his subjects to shun violence.
Also Lady Scholastica Lyam, Commissioner IV, of the LGSC who sued for peace for Benue to be great again also called for prayers and full support from the masses to ensure the governor succeeded and the masses gained more.
The thanksgiving Mass was held at St. Michael’s Quasi Parish Amaafu where Rev Fr Richard Iyaghigba called on Benue people to support and stand for the truth always for a better state and country.
