In a bid to promote transparency and accountability in the management of public funds, Rivers State Administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok Ete Ekwe Ibas, has warned council administrators against reckless spending. During a meeting with Heads of Local Government Administration and the leadership of Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE), Rivers State chapter, Ibas emphasized the need for prudent financial management and strict adherence to accountability standards.
Ibas’ directive is a welcome move, aimed at ensuring that public funds are utilized effectively and efficiently for the benefit of the people. By emphasizing transparency and accountability, the Administrator seeks to prevent the mismanagement of funds and promote a culture of responsible governance.
In a significant development, Ibas directed the payment of outstanding salaries to council workers, citing the hardship faced by workers who had been owed salary for February and March. This move demonstrates the Administrator’s commitment to addressing the welfare needs of workers and promoting stability in the state.
Ibas’ leadership style is centered on service and sacrifice, rather than personal gain. He urged administrators to uphold the highest standards of integrity and warned that decisive actions would be taken against anyone found wanting in financial dealings at the local government councils.
The release of withheld local government allocations is a further testament to Ibas’ administration’s efforts to alleviate economic hardship faced by workers and restore stability in the state. By prioritizing transparency and accountability, the Administrator aims to ensure that public funds are used effectively and efficiently for the benefit of the people.
As Rivers State moves forward under Ibas’ leadership, it is clear that transparency and accountability will be the guiding principles in the management of public funds. The Administrator’s stance on reckless spending serves as a reminder that leadership is about service and sacrifice, and that those entrusted with public funds must be held accountable for their actions.
