The Lagos State government has abolished special adviser status and reviewed other administrative procedures for the 57 local governments and Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs).
The changes were effected yesterday at a stakeholder’s meeting with executive secretaries, council managers on the revised guidelines on administrative procedure for local government.
The Head of Service (HoS), Mrs. Folashade Jaji, said parts of the reform included the change in the designation of council managers to heads of administration, abolition of special advisers at the local government level, limitation of technical department to two and the pegging of the number of units to five in each LCDA.
According to Jaji, the guidelines would change and maximise returns on how resources are managed in the councils and ensure community participation.
The HoS reiterated that Governor Akinwunmi Ambode had directed that the 2010 administrative guidelines should be reviewed.
“As you all aware, the governor has assured residents of grassroots development.
“He has urged stakeholders to collaborate with the government in the provision of infrastructural amenities in our communities,” she said.
Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Local Government and Community Affairs, Jafar Sanuth said the guidelines were parts of government’s reforms in ensuring proper accountability and promoting cordial relations.
The Chairman of Conference 57, Kolade Alabi, praised Ambode for the inclusive reform and assured that all the cardinal points as adopted would be used in line with the guidelines.
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