Ekiti State Governor Biodun Oyebanji has warned newly elected local council chairmen that he will not tolerate financial recklessness and ineptitude.
Oyebanji, represented by his Deputy, Chief (Mrs) Monisade Afuye, issued the warning at Efon Local Government Area, on Monday, while commissioning some projects initiated and completed by the Chairman of the Council, Engr Olabode Adetunji.
Projects commissioned include: 1.2km Ita Iyana-Itamesi road, 245 metres length Irayo road , ALGON comprehensive health centre, New Legislative Building, and solar-powered streetlights.
Addressing the community, Oyebanji, saluted the council leadership for delivering democracy dividends to the people.
“Let me assure you that the incoming council bosses that will soon assume their respective offices in all our council areas will be made to sustain the tempo of development already ushered in by the present occupants of the seats.
“This government won’t allow any laxity that can derail the focus to make our local governments more functional in Ekiti. I congratulate those who were elected in the just concluded election for their victories. God will help them to succeed.
The chairman of the council, Adetunji, commended the governor for allowing the councils unfettered access to their funds.
I won’t tolerate financial recklessness – Oyebanji warns Ekiti LG chairmen