Anambra State Government To Launch Complaint App To Monitor Challenges Facing Communities
By Joseph Egbeocha
Anambra State Commissioner for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Community Affairs, Barrister Vin Ezeaka, has described the state traditional rulers’ council as a strategic platform for interaction, collaboration and exchange of ideas on issues affecting communities across the state.
He called on the royal fathers across the state to strengthen grassroots governance by effectively communicating government policies, promoting compliance and championing peace and development in their various communities.
Addressing members of the Anambra State Traditional Rulers Council, ASTRC, during their 3rd Quarterly Meeting in Awka, Barrister Ezeaka, who reminded the royal fathers that kingship goes beyond the privilege of wearing a crown, urged them to ensure regular attendance at their meetings to enhance partnership between the government and the traditional institution.
He further urged Ndi Igwe to serve as worthy representatives of the state government in their various communities, while also holding the government accountable on areas lacking the necessary development, so that appropriate intervention can be made.
To strengthen communication between communities and the government, the Commissioner announced that the Anambra State Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Community Affairs will soon launch a “Complaint App” which will enable the traditional rulers report challenges affecting their communities and receive prompt government feedback and intervention.
Barrister Ezeaka also disclosed that the ministry would constitute various committees to drive peace and conflict resolution, as well as facilitate sustainable development initiatives across communities in the state.
He reaffirmed the commitment of the Governor Chukwuma Soludo administration to deepening collaboration with traditional rulers in advancing peace, security, good governance and sustainable community development throughout the state.
Speaking on behalf of the Chairman of ASTRC, the Deputy Chairman and Traditional Ruler of Okija, Igwe Emeka Okezie, among other things, expressed confidence that sustained collaboration between government, traditional institutions and community stakeholders would further advance development across Anambra.
