The Chairman, Local Government Service Commission(LGSC) Hon. James Ivever has commended the Governor of Benue State,His Excellency , Rev. Fr .Dr. Hyacinth Alia for restoring the Commission’s mandate to it’s original form.
Hon. Ivever said that the primary functions of the commission which was in the past misled has been repositioned under his stewardship.
The chairman made this known at a special thanksgiving service organized in His honour and that of the Principal Special Assistant (PSA) on community engagement and Mobilization; Hon Richard Atera by Mbaiwo Community of Kastinala Local government.
He noted that, the core mandate of the commission which covers employment, training and appointment of Principal functionalities of local government, DGSAs, treasurers and Heads of departments which in the past was hijacked by stakeholders has been restored with the backing and support of the Executive Governor, Rev Dr. Hycianth Alia.
Ensuring the autonomy of local governments has been a campaign promise of governor Alia, which was quickly delivered when he assumed duty. Thus engendering more development at the local level and enhancing effective service delivery in the commission.
Thus, as Ivever said, his task is to strengthen the collaboration between the state and local governments, work as a team, and support in all areas that will bring massive benefit to the masses.
He appreciated the state government’s support and non-interference which has enabled the Commission perform optimally as seen in the recent appointment of local functionaries.
He emphasized on more training and development of staff at the third tier of government where discipline and compliance with the service rules taking centre stage.
Rep Solomon Wombo, Member, Representing Katsina Ala, Ukum and Logo federal Constituency , thanked the governor for finding many sons and daughters of his constituent worthy to serve in his administration.
He commended the governor also for aligning with the federal government on what’s to enhance the state’s needs.
Hon. Wombo said on his part he has emphasized peace and progress for the Sankera area, as more deliberations were on at the federal level to curb in security in the affected areas.
The Chairman of Chairmen of all Local government Service commission in Nigeria, Mohammed Bawa thanked Governor Alia for the massive reforms in the state and local government commissions.
He tasked all heads of the commission to ensure close monitoring and evaluation of duties to compliment the governor’s effort for a better state and service delivery for workers.
Hon. Peter Ipusu member Katsina Ala West, Benue House of Assembly encouraged the youth to support the Alia led administration by keying into his youth empowerment programmes.
The Chairman Kastina-la local government and host, Hon. Justin Shaku called for peace in Tongov, he re-afirmed the need to key into the peace initiative which was made possible by the Governor of while urging his subjects to shun violence.
Also Lady Scholastica Lyam, Commissioner Iv, of the LGSC sued for peace for Benue to be great again.
She called for prayers and full support from the masses to ensure the governor succeeded and the masses gained more.
The thanksgiving mass which was held at St. Michael’s Quasi Parish Amaafu had Rev Fr Richard Iyaghigba in a sermon called for Benue people to support and stabs for the truth always for a better state and country.
The service had dignitries including: Sen. Joseph Akaagerger, traditional rulers and top government officials in attendance.
