The Ekiti State Government has presented six Double Cabin Toyota
Tacoma Compact Pickup vehicles to the Office of the Auditor General
for Local Governments in the State as part of efforts to boost
efficient service delivery.
Presenting the vehicles to the Auditor General for Local Governments
and top management of the establishment in Ado-Ekiti, the State
Commissioner for Local Government Affairs, Hon Folorunso Olabode
explained that the development was to ensure transparency and
accountability, stressing that effective audit of accounts would
guarantee that revenues are received and spent according to laws and
regulations.
According to him, the procurement of the vehicles was based on the
commitment of Governor Biodun Oyebanji to the general wellbeing of
workers and provision of a conducive working environment for optimal
productivity.
Hon. Olabode noted that the vehicles were procured from members of
Ekiti State Car Dealers Association as directed by Governor Oyebanji
to support indigenous and local suppliers.
He said that the vehicles would be distributed to the Zonal Offices of
Auditor General for Local Governments located in each of the three
senatorial districts in the state.
The Commissioner urged the benefitting workers to reciprocate
Government’s gesture by being diligent, trustworthy and reliable,
stressing the importance of their functions as auditors to their
oversight function of holding Local Governments officials accountable
for their use of public funds and maintain transparency.
Responding on behalf of the workers, the Auditor General for Local
Governments, Dr. (Mrs.) Iyadunni Oke lauded Government’s efforts at
creating a conducive environment for workers to be more engaged,
productive and committed to their responsibilities.
Dr. Oke pledged the continued support for the Oyebanji
administration’s efforts to ensure transparency and accountability in
Government’s business.
Oke promised that her Office would continue to effectively monitor the
finances of the Local Government in order to maintain transparency and
accountability at the tier of Government.
Present at the event were top officials of government including the
Permanent Secretary Ministry of Local Government Affairs, Mr Adedayo
Ajobiewe and his counterpart in the Local Government Service
Commission, Mrs Titilayo Toba-Ojo.