‘Benue LGs are financially autonomous’ – Governor’s aide

Special Adviser to Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State on Bureau of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Mr Denen Aondoakaa, has said Local governments in the state are financially autonomous.

Aondoakaa made the assertion on Monday in Makurdi while interacting with members of the Correspondents’ Chapel, Nigeria Union of Journalists, Benue Council.

According to him, the Bureau only coordinates the affairs of the local governments to ensure order.

The special adviser stressed that that the LGAs in the state were executing their projects and programmes without interference.

“It must be noted that the finances that accrue to each local government vary, and they utilise the resources based on their financial strength.

“Local government chairmen were given official vehicles before my appointment.

“But some chairmen gave theirs out to security agencies for patrol to stem insecurity in their domains. Some chairmen even bought motorcycles to add to that,” he said.

‘Benue LGs are financially autonomous’ – Governor’s aide