Idemili South Council Boss, Hon. Obi Attend The Retreat Of All The Transition Committee Chairmen In The State

 Idemili South Council Boss, Hon. Obi Attend The Retreat Of All The Transition Committee Chairmen In The State


The Transition Committee Chairman of Idemili South Local Government Area, Hon. Mrs Amaka Obi(Iyom Idemili) was present during the two days retreat of all the 21 local government transition committee chairmen in the State.

Addressing the Committee chairmen, the former Minister of Aviation and former Corps Marshal, FRSC, Chief Osita Chidoka who was the keynote speaker said that, the essence of local government is to brings democracy closer to the people, stating that its purpose is to provide an organized system where councils exercise their power and responsibilities to work together for peace, order and good governance of the area.



Chief Osita Chidoka stated that the role of the transition chairmen are to work toward improving social, economic, and environmental viability and sustainability for the benefit of the council areas, noting that effective local government provide overall quality of life for the people who reside in their communities.


In their separate remarks, Commissioner for Local Government And Chieftaincy Matters, Hon. Tony Collins Nwabunwanne and Special Adviser to Governor Charles Soludo on Local Government, Hon. Barrister Asha Nnabuife stated that they should ensure transparency and accountability while carrying out their duties.


Hon. Nnabuife also said that they must consider the health and welfare of the council areas and must effectively serve as representatives of the community, which considers that they must fairly account for the diverse needs of the community when making council decisions.

While Hon. Collins Nwabunwanne maintained that both the local government and the locality are committed to ensuring local partnerships which should be strong and successful in order to build more inclusive, resilient communities, stating that better relationships between these partners strengthen communities and increases participation.



He urged the 21 transition committee chairmen to practice all they have learnt in the two days retreat to enable them achieve greater council areas, noting that it will bring progress to the areas.

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