By Henry Obetta
THREE years into the administration of Governor Senator Bassey Out of Cross River State, the state government says it has embarked on far-reaching reforms aimed at repositioning the local government system as the true engine of grassroots development.
In this interview, the Commissioner for Local Government Affairs, Chief Victor Idem, reflects on the achievements, challenges and reforms that have shaped the state’s third tier of government.
Idem speaks on strengthening council administration, the Out’s plan to compel chairmen to reside in their respective local government headquarters, ongoing efforts to deepen grassroots governance, and the controversy surrounding the controversial local government recruitment exercise.
It has been three years since you assumed office as Commissioner for Local Government Affairs. Looking back, what would you describe as the most remarkable achievements during this period?
