The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has pledged to closely monitor local government activities to ensure good governance, accountability, and transparency.
This follows the recent Supreme Court judgement granting financial autonomy to local governments.
The EFCC emphasised its commitment to scrutinising local government activities, stating, “We must make a deliberate effort to bring the presence of governance to our people, ensuring that citizens feel the impact of governance in their daily lives, particularly in areas such as healthcare, education, and infrastructure development.”
The commission warned that “business as usual” would not be tolerated, indicating a renewed focus on ensuring local governments are held accountable for their actions.
