Ekiti state governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji has cautioned Local Government and LCDA chairmen as well as other council officials against corrupt practices that can smear his name or tanish the image of the state.
Mr Oyebanji who gave the warning in Ado Ekiti while declaring open a three days retreat for the newly elected Local Government/LCDA chairmen said anyone found wanting would be sanctioned accordingly by the state house of assembly
He stressed the need for the new council bosses to be diplomatic by aligning their policy thrust with the yearnings and expectations of their people as well as the development plans of the state government.
He also reminded them that their position was not a privilege, but a responsibility to serve their people
Mr Oyebanji encouraged them to be innovative and creative in finding solutions to the challenges facing their people and communities.
In his welcome address, the state commissioner for Local Government Affairs, Mr Folorunsho Olabode, welcomed the participants and said the retreat was meant to train them on how to make effective decisions and to acquaint them with the rules and regulations of their office.
