Ogun State House of Assembly, through its Committee on Public Accounts and Anti-Corruption today rounded off the consideration of the Auditor-General’s Reports on Local Government Councils; describing the exercise as a thorough and transparent process, with a promise that its findings and recommendations will be implemented to improve public financial management.

The Chairman of the Committee Hon. Damilare Bello, who gave the assurance shortly after taking on Imeko/ Afon, Yewa North and Sagamu Local Government Councils at the Assembly Complex Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta, noted that the exercise had afforded the legislative arm the opportunity to scrutinize public accounts and ensure accountability in governance.

“I commend the diligence and commitment of our committee members, the Auditor-General’s office, and all stakeholders involved.

The outcome of this exercise will guide future actions to promote good governance, accountability, and transparency in our local governments.

We will ensure that our findings and recommendations are implemented to improve public financial management.

I thank everyone for their contributions and look forward to our continued work in promoting accountability and good governance in Ogun State”, he stated.

The House Committee had earlier directed the Management of Yewa North Local Government Council chaired by Dr. Olusola Akinbode represented by his Vice, Ilori Joseph Olumode, to represent its financial report at a date to be communicated later due to absence of supporting details.

Also, the Chairman Imeko/Afon Local Government Council, Mr. Theophilus Olorode and his Sagamu counterpart, Mr. Jubril Odulate, while appearing for the consideration of their councils’ reports, emphasized on measures adopted to improve on their internally generated revenue in their respective councils.