The Cross River State Government in Nigeria is taking steps to reinforce local government autonomy by initiating a training program aimed at building staff capacity. The initiative was announced during a two-day induction and training workshop in Calabar, underlining the government’s focus on enhancing the skills of Principal Officers, Heads of Departments, and newly recruited staff within the Unified Local Government system.
This move is part of a broader strategy to ensure more efficient governance at the local level, enabling better service delivery and autonomy for local government entities. The emphasis on staff development reflects an effort to empower local governments to operate more effectively and independently.
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