The Ebonyi State House of Assembly has passed into law an amendment to the Schedules of Law No. 004 of 2008, which regulates and remunerates public and political office holders at the Local Government and Development Centre levels. This amendment was based on an Executive Bill from the State Governor, Rt Hon Builder Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru. The bill covers regulations and remuneration for various local government officials, including chairmen, vice chairmen, secretaries, special assistants, councillors, development centres coordinators, and management committees members.
The amendment received accelerated passage by members of the House, with the law deemed to have come into force on 23rd September, 2026. The Speaker, Rt. Hon. Moses Ije Odunwa, praised the State Governor for his administration's welfareism mantra. He assured the Governor of the unflinching support of staff and members for all his policies and programmes. The Speaker also commended members for giving the Executive Bill its speedy passage.
The Leader of the House, Hon. Kingsley Ikoro, moved the motion for the passage of the Bill, which was seconded by Hon. Ifeanyi Nwakpu, representing Ikwo North State Constituency. They described the schedules as apt and well-deserving, considering the current economic realities in the country. The bill was considered page by page, with errors of syntax and morphologies corrected during the process.
The new law aims to provide a comprehensive framework for the remuneration and regulation of public office holders at the local government level. This move is expected to boost the morale and welfare of local government officials, enabling them to effectively carry out their duties. The amendment is also seen as a step towards aligning the state's local government laws with current realities.
The passage of the bill is a significant development in the state's efforts to ensure effective governance at the local level. The new salary packages and regulations are expected to take effect immediately, bringing relief and motivation to local government officials. The Ebonyi State House of Assembly's decision demonstrates its commitment to supporting the state's development agenda.
The Governor's Executive Bill was designed to address the needs of local government officials, who play a crucial role in delivering essential services to the people. The bill's passage reflects the state's prioritization of the welfare and well-being of its public office holders. This move is expected to have a positive impact on the state's governance and development landscape.
With the new law in place, the Ebonyi State Government is expected to ensure effective implementation and monitoring of the regulations and remuneration packages. The state's residents will be watching closely to see how the new law affects governance and service delivery at the local level. The Ebonyi State House of Assembly's amendment of the LG law marks a significant milestone in the state's governance and development journey.
Key points
- The Ebonyi State House of Assembly has passed a new law regulating and remunerating public office holders at local government levels.
- The law, which came into force on 23rd September, 2026, aims to boost the morale and welfare of local government officials.
- The new salary packages and regulations are expected to take effect immediately, bringing relief and motivation to local government officials.
