ALGON Denies Diversion Of LG Funds In Cross River

The chairman, Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON) in Cross River State, Mr Yibala Inyang, has dismissed allegations of diversion of funds and underfunding of local governments in the state made by the factional PDP governorship candidate, Sir Arthur Jarvis.
Inyang, who doubles as the chairman of Yakurr local government area of Cross River, stated this at a news conference in Calabar, insisting that local governments are enjoying the best in terms of funding and partnership under the Governor Bassey Out-led administration.
He said local governments now have the power to execute projects and partner with the state to intervene in critical areas such as health, sanitation...