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FEDERAL GOVERNMENT INTRODUCES NEW APPOINTMENT STRUCTURE FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT ADMINISTRATION

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The Federal Government has introduced a new appointment structure for local government administration under the Federal Accounts Allocation Committee (FAAC), aimed at ensuring uniformity and financial accountability. According to official sources, the new framework will see eight to nine officials receiving direct salaries from Abuja. Each local government will have a Chairman and Deputy Chairman, alongside key appointments covering various sectors, including health, agriculture, education, and security. The designated positions also include a Secretary, Supervisory Councillors for different sectors, and Statutory Advisers for People with Disability, Youth Development, and Community Work. The salaries of these appointees will be paid directly from Abuja under the FAAC system, ensuring financial accountability and transparency in local government administration. This move is expected to strengthen the local government system and promote effective service delivery at the grassroots level. The new appointment structure is seen as a significant step towards revitalizing the local government system, which has faced challenges such as poor financing, limited autonomy, and lack of accountability. Experts have emphasized the need for a more decentralized system, where local governments have more control over their finances and decision-making processes.