Governor Fayemi sets up committee on creation of LCDAs in Ekiti

The Ekiti State Governor, Dr Kayode Fayemi has set up a committee to look into the creation of local government councils development areas (LCDAs) in the state.

This was contained in a statement signed on Monday by Yinka Oyebode, the Chief Press Secretary to Gov. Fayemi,

Fayemi said the step was in a bid to bring the government closer to the people and ensure more rapid development in the rural areas in line with his administration five- pillar

The committee is headed by Segun Oluwole, while other members are Dr. Femi Akinola, Victor Akinola, Sade Daramola, Joseph Olaito, Emily Fagesi and Remi Obaparusi.

Others are Representative Ministry of Justice, Representative of Ministry of Local Government Affairs, Representative of Ministry of Finance and Economic Development, Representative of Association of Local Government of Nigeria (ALGON), Ekiti State, Representative of Ekiti State Council of Traditional Rulers and Mrs Shola Gbenga-Igotun –as Secretary.  

 According to Fayemi, the committee is saddled with responsibility to Review the Local Government Development Council Law, Ekiti State 2014 and make recommendations on its relevance in view of current legal developments in Ekiti State

“Consult extensively with the communities where LCDAs secretariat were created by the Local Government Development Council Law, Ekiti State 2014 and make recommendations on their current economic viability and suitability with a view to ensuring uniformity, equity, fairness across the Local Government Areas.

“Recommend to the State Government practical steps for the creation of Local Council Development Areas out of the existing 16 Local Government Areas in Ekiti State.

The Committee has three months to submit its report to the Governor.