The Federal Government has introduced a new appointment structure for local government administration under the Federal Accounts Allocation Committee (FAAC), with a total of eight to nine officials receiving direct salaries from Abuja.
Under the new framework, each local government will have a Chairman and Deputy Chairman, alongside key appointments covering various sectors. The designated positions include:
1. Chairman
2. Deputy Chairman
3. Secretary
4. Supervisory Councillor for Health
5. Supervisory Councillor for Agriculture
6. Supervisory Councillor for Education/Social Services
7. Supervisory Councillor for Works
8. Statutory Adviser for People with Disability, Humanitarian Service & Traditional Institutions
9. Statutory Adviser for Security
10. Statutory Adviser for Youth Development & Community Work
According to official sources, all salaries for these appointees will be paid directly from Abuja under the FAAC system, ensuring uniformity and financial accountability in local government administration.
The new structure is expected to enhance governance at the grassroots level, streamline local administration, and improve service delivery in critical sectors.
