(EFCC) has Commenced a Nationwide Investigation Into The Financial Activities of All 774 Local Government Chairmen in Nigeria
Nigerianewslite The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has commenced a nationwide investigation into the financial activities of all 774 local government chairmen in Nigeria over concerns surrounding the management and expenditure of public funds since the councils gained financial autonomy. The investigation covers local government areas across the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). It is aimed at determining how council chairmen have utilised the funds allocated to their respective administrations and whether the resources have translated into meaningful development at the grassroots. The anti-graft agency is particularly interested in examining the financial decisions of the council administrations, their expenditure records and the level of accountability demonstrated since the Supreme Court granted local governments financial independence from state governments. The investigation is reportedly being handled by the EFCC’s zonal directorates, with office...
