The event was used to honour the Ministry for its outstanding performance in promoting local governance in the country, leveraging technology, implementing and utilizing technology solutions to achieve established goals or objectives within the state.
The ministry was recognized for its efforts in engaging local communities in grassroots development projects, successfully implementing decentralization policies, and championing transparency and accountability in local government governance.
The award ceremony, which was held at the International Convention Center, Abuja, was attended by senior government officials, members of the diplomatic corps, representatives from civil society organizations, and the media.
Recieving the award, the Commissioner for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Community Affairs, Mr. Tony-Collins Nawbunwanne, praised Governor Soludo for his unrelenting efforts in driving local development initiatives and ensuring that local communities have a say in their own governance, deploying technology.
The Commissioner who led the delegation to the award ceremony, expressed his gratitude to the Bureau for recognizing the ministry's efforts and promised to continue working tirelessly in promoting the development of local communities.
He also thanked the government for its unwavering support in providing the necessary resources to enable the ministry to carry out its mandate in line with the manifesto of Professor Chukwuma Charles Soludo.
During the event, Anambra Local Government Service Commission was also awarded the best state local government commission in adoption of Information Communication Technology (ICT), while the Transition Committee Chairman for Aguata Council Area, Dr. Offorbuike was awarded the best Digital Local Government Chairman of the year.
In their separate reactions, Chief Ezeaka and Dr. Offorbuike revealed that alot of innovations have been introduced by the present administration of Governor Soludo into the system, saying that his manifesto is the key to a liveable and prosperous homeland.
Earlier, the Director General, Bureau of Public Service Reforms, D.I Arabi said the efforts of President Tinubu's administration are geared towards improving the life of the common man on the street, leveraging technology.
The award has been received well by communities across the state, who have hailed the Ministry of Local Government for leading by example in promoting good governance practices at the local level. This was the view of the member representing Ihiala Federal Constituency, Dr. Paschal Agbodike.
Overall, the award to the Ministry is a testament to the government's commitment to promoting good governance practices and ensuring that local communities have a say in their own development.
It is a fitting tribute to the men and women who have worked tirelessly in the ministry to ensure that local communities benefit from the country's development initiatives, using technology.
The theme of the event which featured dance presentation by the Tiv ethnic group is "Advancing Public Service Reforms through digital transformation".
Written By Ejike Abana
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