{"id":3285,"date":"2024-11-28T20:13:35","date_gmt":"2024-11-28T20:13:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/coastaltimes.com.ng\/?p=3285"},"modified":"2024-11-28T20:35:01","modified_gmt":"2024-11-28T20:35:01","slug":"delta-lgas-legislative-leaders-laments-insufficient-salaries-for-councillors-calls-for-review-of-salary-structure","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/coastaltimes.com.ng\/index.php\/2024\/11\/28\/delta-lgas-legislative-leaders-laments-insufficient-salaries-for-councillors-calls-for-review-of-salary-structure\/","title":{"rendered":"Delta LGCs Legislative Leaders Laments Insufficient Salaries For Councillors, Calls For Review Of Salary Structure"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>By Freeborn Abraye<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Delta State Local Government Councils Legislative Leaders\u2019 Forum has called for improved salary structures and better welfare packages for Councillors across the 25 local government councils in the state.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Chairman of the forum, Rt. Hon. Samuel Idukedoumene Ekpemupolo, made the request during a courtesy visit to the Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Emomotimi Guwor, at the State Assembly Complex in Asaba.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hon. Ekpemupolo emphasized that the current salary structure for Councillors is insufficient to meet the demands of the role and the economic realities in Nigeria. He, who also serves as the Leader of Warri South West Legislative Arm, argued that a fair salary increase would not only ensure financial stability for Councillors but also help them stay focused and committed to their duties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Highlighting that Councillors are crucial to grassroots governance, serving as a primary link between the government and the people, Ekpemupolo stressed the need for an adjustment that reflects their critical role in local administration, especially as the cost of living rises.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He expressed gratitude to the Speaker for the opportunity to address important issues affecting Councillors and reaffirmed their unwavering commitment to supporting grassroots development, in line with the state government\u2019s MORE agenda.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hon. Samuel also appealed for advocacy and legislative support to establish a Car Loan Scheme for Councillors, allocate Constituency Projects, ensure the monthly payment of imprests, and set up Legislative Accounts in each local government council.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He emphasized that Councillors need to be adequately supported to help realize the vision of a prosperous and developed Delta State.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In response, Speaker Rt. Hon. Emomotimi Guwor congratulated the leaders for their positions as presiding officers in their respective local councils and promised continued collaboration between the State Assembly and local government legislators. He assured that Delta State has consistently supported local government autonomy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Accompanied by Deputy Speaker Rt. Hon. Arthur Akpowovwo and Majority Leader Hon. Emeka Nwaobi, the Speaker pledged the State Assembly\u2019s commitment to providing the necessary support for the success of grassroots legislators. He urged them to collaborate with their local council Chairmen for effective governance, which would significantly impact the state\u2019s progress under the PDP-led government.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Speaker also promised to engage with the Chairmen of the local councils to address the forum\u2019s concerns and commended the leaders for visiting the State Assembly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The visit concluded with the presentation of souvenirs.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>By Freeborn Abraye The Delta State Local Government Councils Legislative Leaders\u2019 Forum has called for&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":3288,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2},"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false},"categories":[14,15],"tags":[837,838],"class_list":["post-3285","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-opinion","category-politics","tag-calls-for-review-of-salary-structure","tag-delta-lgcs-legislative-leaders-laments-insufficient-salaries-for-councillors"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/coastaltimes.com.ng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/img_9935-1.jpg?fit=1536%2C1024&ssl=1","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_likes_enabled":true,"jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":3101,"url":"https:\/\/coastaltimes.com.ng\/index.php\/2024\/09\/12\/leader-of-warri-south-west-lga-legislative-arm-rt-hon-samuel-idukedoumene-ekpemupolo-leads-delegation-of-councilors-to-delta-state-house-of-assembly-on-a-familiarization-visit\/","url_meta":{"origin":3285,"position":0},"title":"Leader Of Warri South West LGC Legislative Arm, Rt Hon Samuel Idukedoumene Ekpemupolo Leads Delegation Of Councilors To Delta State House Of Assembly On A Familiarization Visit","author":"Freeborn Abraye","date":"September 12, 2024","format":false,"excerpt":"By Freeborn Abraye The Leader Of Warri South West Local Government Council Legislative Arm, Rt. 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