AK-GRAMOV Charges New Exco On Service Delivery

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AK-GRAMOV Charges New Exco On Service Delivery

The Lagos Chapter of Akwa Ibom Grassroots Movement For Good Governance (AKGRAMOV) has called on Akwa Ibom indigenes and Nigerians to always endeavour to hold those in leadership positions accountable for their services to ensure good governance. The group made the call through the co-ordinator, Dr. Godwin Akpan, at the New Year re-inaugural, executive congress held at the Great Guidance Church Cathedral Hall, Olosan Police Barracks, Mushin, Lagos recently. AK-GRAMOV, a sociopolitical and pressure group for good governance, peace and unity, the Lagos coordinator said is determined to beam its search light on general conducts of those in leadership positions, especially on management of resources, adding that, it is only when the citizenry had the political will to hold leaders accountable for their deeds that the state, country would have the dividends of democracy. "AK-GRAMOV, Lagos Chapter, as part of our reformation strategies is out to re-shape and add value to governance, monitor peoples' representatives, speak the truth, ensure unity and peaceful co-existence among the people. "It is time that those in leadership positions in particular must be hold accountable, beginning from the local government level.

Very soon, we will issue a statement especially on how those representing Akwa Ibom government in diaspora, Lagos in particular are doing, Akpan said. The group while commending the leadership style of the Akwa Ibom governor, Mr. Udom Emmanuel, especially on investments and hardwork,urged other leaders to learn and ensure they brought government closer to the people, imbibe sincerity in all they do as a tool of deepening the country's democracy. Highpoint of the congress was a special prayer for the governor and his family, Akwa Ibom people in particular and Nigerians in general.