Edo state governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has said his administration doesn’t interfere with the funds and resources of councils.
Okpebholo noted that the decision was to enable the third tier of government bring development to the grassroots.
The governor disclosed this on Saturday, while handing over 17 SUV (2025 model), to council chairmen in the state.
He said his administration was changing the narratives by the gesture, which according to him, was geared to aid effective service delivery.
Okpebholo noted, “I want to thank God for making today possible as chairmen now have the privilege to drive brand new vehicles in the state.
“Edo will experience more development even as we compete with Lagos, Abuja, and other states of the Federation.
“My administration has not interfered with your (councils) funds and resources.”
On his part, the Commissioner for Local Government, Community and Chieftaincy Affairs, Hon. Lucky Eseigbe, commended the governor for not interfering with local government funds.
Eseigbe noted that the freedom given to the chairmen has resulted in positive developments across the 18 local government areas of Edo state.