"We must diversify our Internally Generated Revenue base in the Local Government" - LG Affairs' Commissioner

...inspected facilities in Obubra LGA

...Ayade building mobile police station in crisis prone community in Obubra

Commissioner for Local government affairs, HON. Mrs. Stella Oreme Odey

It is no longer news that the Honourable Commissioner for Local Government Affairs, Hon. Mrs Stella Oreme Odey and members of her inspectorate team in the ministry of Local Government Affairs, under the directive of the State Governor Sen. Prof. Ben Ayade, has been touring round the 18 LGAs of the State. The essence of the tour is to assess, and interface with the staff of each local government to find possible lacuna and to proffer solutions accordingly.

From L-R, Obubra HOLGA, Mr. Ovati Inyang and HON. Stella Oreme Odey

The inspection hits Obubra LG with warm welcome by the HOLGA and staff, where Hon. Odey informed the staff the essence of her visit, stating that she was sent by His Excellency Sen. Prof Ben Ayade to inspect facilities in the LG and report back to him for possible intervention. She applauded the Head of Local Government Administration, HOLGA, Mr. Ovari Inyang for the work thus far but also sue for more.

The Commissioner stated that, there's urgent need to diversify the Internally Generated Revenue base in the Local Government. She advised the HOLGA and heads of Department to think out of the box in bringing other means in Which revenue could be generated rather than waiting for allocation as it can barely do anything. Odey stated that, The state Governor, Sen. Prof. Ben Ayade is thinking outside the box, not minding what is coming as federal allocation monthly cause it can do Little. "Prof. Ayade being a governor is planting  rice by himself just to see the state working, and salaries paid. We have no choice than to device other means of revenue generation as well, for the good of the rural populace".

Odey also charged that, all projects in LG must be to the benefit of the rural dwellers especially the downtrodden, as the LG is for the people in the grassroot. She also urged that all government projects and properties must be adequately cared for and taken into custody by the director of works.

The HOLGA, Mr Ovari Inyang congratulated Hon. Odey for her appointment, eulogizing that it is evidently a round peg in a round hole appointment. Mr. Inyang commended the supersonic Governor of Cross River State for directing Hon. Odey on such visit, stating that there have been no visit by any LG Affairs Commissioner of this magnitude. Mr. Inyang highlighted the council's achievement, completed and ongoing projects. He frowned at the recorded communal crisis in Obubra and revealed that, His Excellency is building a mobile police station in one of crisis prone communities in Obubra.

Staff of Obubra LGA

Forthwith, Mrs Odey and her team inspected projects in the council, and commended the HOLGA for his giant stride.
In the inspection team were; Barr. Leonard Egede, Director of Administration, Mr. Sylvanus Enang, Director of inspectorate, Mrs. Patricia Ikpai, Director of information, Pst. Engr. Harrison Ogar of inspectorate department.