RSLGSC Wants Legal Departments In 23 LGAs

The Rivers State Local Government Service Commission has called for the establishment of legal departments in the 23 local government councils of the state.
Chairman of the commission,  Chief Azubuike Nmerikini,  who said this while  declaring  open two-day workshop  on Salary Preparation and Payroll Account   management  in Port Harcourt also stressed  the need for  financial  discipline among  account  clerks  and other treasury officers  of the 23 local government councils.
Chief  Nmerukini said that the proposed legal departments would work with the council chairmen with a view to advising them  against  taking actions that are inimical to the progress of their councils.
He said that the commission would insist  that monies  made available to councils  are judiciously  spent to  improve  the living conditions of people in the rural communities.
Nmerukini  called on the participants to avail  themselves of the seminar to improve  their knowledge of financial accounting.
Also speaking, the Chairman Rivers State House of Assembly Committee on Parastatals  and Agencies, Hon. Uwaji Nathaniel said  that the committee was impressed with the activities of the commission, adding that regular training of council staff by the  commission would enhance productivity and quality service delivery.
Earlier in his address, the Managing Consultant,  Frezimas Manpower Development and Research Centre, Chief  G.O. Thomas, blamed  the problem of over-bloated wages on lack of efficiency, effectiveness  and transparency in salary  preparation and payment.
He said that the seminar was organised to address  the problems and as well  acquaint participants with the techniques of salary preparation and pay roll account  management.
He commended the commission chairman and members for their tireless efforts and determination in training and retraining of local  government functionaries.