Enugu State Local Government Commission Commences Specialised training on Public Financial Management for Local Government Personnel Facilitated by the Office of Special Adviser to Enugu State Governor on Public Financial Management.

In line with Enugu State Governor, Barr. Peter Ndubuisi Mbah’s policy of financial prudence, transparency and accountability in the management and utilization of public funds, the Enugu State Local Government Service Commission in collaboration with the office of the Special Adviser To Enugu State Governor on Public Financial Management have commenced training for selected finance personnel of the 17 council areas in the state on Public Financial Management. 

Declaring the 1st in the series of training workshops open at the Conference Hall of the Commission at Independence Layout, Enugu, the Chairman of Commission, Prof. Osy Okanya provided details on why the series of workshops on how to manage local government funds have become imperative.

He noted that the workshops align with Governor Mbah administration's policy for transparent, judicious, and digital management of public funds. He noted that the current reforms in the administrative machinery of local councils will be meaningless except targeted comptences and skill sets are deployed to those who manage the council finances. He advised the council personnel to take the training, which will be carried out in different phases very seriously as it will help them in discharging their duties effectively and efficiently.

The training which was designed to align the Local Government financial and accounting practices with international best practices, will also help to domesticate Governor Mbah administration's policy on public financial management in the State Local Government system. 

The training which consists of interactive sessions, case studies, group discussions, and practical exercises to ensure active participation and effective learning outcomes will be conducted on several themes monthly for different category of staff per their duty schedule and responsibilities by experienced resource persons, trainers and facilitators with expertise in the respective fields. 

Some of the key training areas which are 34 in number include Public Financial Management Awareness Training for LGA officers, Understanding Financial Statements and Reports, Accounting Practices in LGA System, Project Management and Implementation, Training on Internal Controls and Fraud Prevention and many others.

The opening ceremony had in attendance, members of the commission, secretary, and the resource person, Dr Chinwe Anyanwu