ADVERTISEMENT

Deputy Speaker urges nominees to eschew self enrichment, if cleared

Adegboye said that as party faithful who understood action plans of the party, they would be expected to administer their councils in line with the dream of the party.

Gov Rauf Aregbesola of Osun State

The members are being screened for appointment in the 30 local government and local council development areas in the state.

Adegboye gave the advice during the screening of the nominees at the plenary in Osogbo on Wednesday.

He also advised the nominees not see their appointment as an opportunity for self enrichment but as an opportunity to serve their communities.

ADVERTISEMENT

The deputy speaker, who described local government as the nearest government to the people, further urged the nominees to make their presence felt by the people, if cleared.

He also called on them to exhibit accountability, transparency and probity in their actions.

In his speech, Mr Wasiu Adebayo, the House Committee Chairman on Local Government, said the nominees so far screened were not found wanting during the exercise screening.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Gov. Rauf Aregbesola, in a letter dated April 6, sought  the Assembly’s consideration and confirmation of the nominees as Executive Secretaries for the local governments and develop[met areas of the state.

The Speaker of the Assembly, Mr Najeem Salaam read the letter on April 10 at the plenary.

JOIN OUR PULSE COMMUNITY!

Unblock notifications in browser settings.
ADVERTISEMENT

Eyewitness? Submit your stories now via social or:

Email: eyewitness@pulse.ng

Recommended articles

Lagos postpones eagerly anticipated Easter boat regatta indefinitely

Lagos postpones eagerly anticipated Easter boat regatta indefinitely

Third Mainland Bridge reopens in 1 week, formal ceremony later - Minister

Third Mainland Bridge reopens in 1 week, formal ceremony later - Minister

Sanwo-Olu opens 'Sunday market' on Good Friday for Easter shopping

Sanwo-Olu opens 'Sunday market' on Good Friday for Easter shopping

Wike thanks Tinubu for the opportunity to serve

Wike thanks Tinubu for the opportunity to serve

Barrister Bida pens special birthday prayer for President Tinubu, Nigerians

Barrister Bida pens special birthday prayer for President Tinubu, Nigerians

Tinubu’s aide distributes food items to 1,750 persons in FCT, Kwara

Tinubu’s aide distributes food items to 1,750 persons in FCT, Kwara

Court grants senator accused of forging NYSC certificate ₦50m bail

Court grants senator accused of forging NYSC certificate ₦50m bail

BREAKING: Delta monarch declared wanted by military surrenders to police

BREAKING: Delta monarch declared wanted by military surrenders to police

Renowned Canada-based Nigerian playwright, Oguntokun is dead

Renowned Canada-based Nigerian playwright, Oguntokun is dead

Pulse Sports

Nigeria vs Mali: Has Finidi George done enough to land Super Eagles job permanently?

Nigeria vs Mali: Has Finidi George done enough to land Super Eagles job permanently?

I want to emulate Keshi and win the AFCON - Finidi George shares ambitious Super Eagles dream

I want to emulate Keshi and win the AFCON - Finidi George shares ambitious Super Eagles dream

Michelle Alozie: I had to do it because of African referees

Michelle Alozie: I had to do it because of African referees

AC Milan star reveals he was named after Super Eagles legend Tijani Babangida

AC Milan star reveals he was named after Super Eagles legend Tijani Babangida

Give him the job! Super Eagles fans beg NFF to make Finidi George permanent coach after Nigeria's win over Ghana

Give him the job! Super Eagles fans beg NFF to make Finidi George permanent coach after Nigeria's win over Ghana

Super Eagles 2-1 Black Stars: Nigerians praise Iwobi, Lookman, Finidi George after friendly victory against Ghana

Super Eagles 2-1 Black Stars: Nigerians praise Iwobi, Lookman, Finidi George after friendly victory against Ghana

ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT