Rev. Fr.Hyacinth Alia, Benue State Governor, has warned the local government chairmen of the state against the engaging of financial embezzlement as the Economic and Financial crimes Commission (EFCC) will come for them.

He also  warned the council chairmen against leaving their duty posts.

The governor,  gave the warnings while announcing the opening of a two-day workshop on ‘Responsive Local Government Leadership for Effective Local Government Administration in Benue State’.

He further advised the council chairmen to show accountability, integrity and transparency in the discharge of their duties.

In addition he stated that they must not take the Internal Generated Revenue or taxes as personal funds but to strive to increase on their IGR to enhance the well-being of the people.

He informed the council chairmen of their social contract with the people and as such urged them to comply with  the challenges of the people to know what they want.

He said, “You must embark on human development, aim high and let the people know that the system is working.

“Do not let anyone take you by surprise as you have a big brother, the EFCC, who is always beaming a searchlight on you.

“Target what our administration is looking for to enable us who are vested with this responsibility to know our social contract with the people and know the depth of service to the people and benefit of democracy.

“The theme speaks to reality, that is method of service delivery and management of the third tier of government. It is meant to equip you to understand your roles.

“The local governments are placed strategically to play a role in administrative processes and this must be in tandem with our goals.”

The governor also told the council chairmen to “be at your station and stop parading about. Take this very seriously; be where you must be at the right time. Let the people know you. Let them not just know that you are collecting taxes but let it have an impact on them. Build heaven out of hell in your LG areas. Be the mechanic to good governance. Keep a good record when you are to depart. Give LG people comfort.”