Fayemi Signs Legislative, Judiciary Autonomy Bills, Others Into Law

Gov. Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti State on Friday signed the recently
passed Legislative (Fund Management) Bill and the Judiciary (Fund
Management) Bill into law.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that four other bills
signed into law by the governor are: Creation of Local Government
Areas (amendment) Bill; Office of the Attorney General Bill;
Consumer Protection Bill; and the Economic Development Council
bill.

Fayemi said that the enactment of the bills into law would not
only assist in improving governance, but codify existing
arrangements between the three arms of government on revenue
allocation.

He said that the signing reaffirmed the commitment of his
administration to good governance, transparency, fair and equal
opportunity for development by all communities in the state.

Fayemi said the Legislative (Fund Management) Bill and the
Judiciary (Fund Management) Bill were to provide for the
self-management of funds by the State Legislature and the
Judiciary.

These bills are proposed in furtherance of the Memorandum of
Action and the implementation of the financial autonomy for the
State legislature and judiciary.

“It was jointly signed by the Nigeria Governors Forum, the
Conference of Speakers and the National Judicial Council, among
others on May 20.

“It will enhance the vision of my administration for a self-
sustaining three arms of government that work as equals even if
separately for the delivery of good governance to the people of
Ekiti State.

“I should add that for us, these bills are not simply about
allocating or sharing revenue.

“They provide an opportunity for the three arms of government to
constantly interface on how our limited resources can be best
managed.

“Also how to grow the resources to meet the many and evolving
needs of our people across the state,” he said.

The governor said the creation of Local Government (Amendment)
bill was a law for the creation of additional 19 local government
areas in Ekiti State.

“I am of the firm opinion that the creation of LCDAs is
necessary and important to the socio economic and political
development of Ekiti State.

“What is important at this moment is that the beneficiary
communities of the 19 newly created LCDAs will work with government
to make a success of this initiative.

“For emphasis, achieving the efficient functioning of the LCDAs
cannot be the exclusive responsibility of government.

“Beneficiary communities must see themselves as active partners
in the development of the LCDAS.

“After signing this into law, the next stage is to formalise the
institutional delivery of the 19 LCDAS.

On the office of the Attorney-General bill, Fayemi said it was
sought to achieve an integrated and efficient Ministry of Justice
that provided professional legal and legislative services to the
government and people of Ekiti State.

According to him, gaining the confidence of our citizens in the
administration of justice has been a priority agenda for his
administration.

“The office of the Attorney-General’s law will ensure that our
interventions in the justice sector are preserved.

“Our goal is to make sure that successive governments build on
what we have achieved thus far,” he said.

Fayemi said the Consumer Protection law would promote and
protect the rights of consumers in Ekiti State.

“It is noteworthy that the law provides a framework for
aggrieved citizens to seek redress against unfair trade practices
and the unscrupulous exploitation of consumers.”

The governor directed the Ministry of Investment, Trade and
Industries to immediately put in place modalities for the
implementation of the law.

Fayemi said the 6th bill on the the Economic Development Council
was to facilitate economic growth and business competitiveness of
Ekiti State by establishing the Economic Development Council.

According to him, the objective is to promote partnership and
collaboration between the public and private sector.

“In enacting this law, we have listened to many suggestions from
the private sector on the need for closer engagement and
interaction with relevant public institutions.

“This law formally acknowledges the very important role of the
private sector in the economic development of Ekiti State.

“We envisage that this partnership will create a more efficient
business environment that will be attractive to local and foreign
investors,” he added.

Fayemi commended members of the House of Assembly for the vigour
with which they set about the task of law making.

There is no doubt that this constructive partnership is largely
responsible for the many firsts that Ekiti state has recorded in
the area of good governance,” he said.

Gov. Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti State on Friday signed the recently
passed Legislative (Fund Management) Bill and the Judiciary (Fund
Management) Bill into law.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that four other bills
signed into law by the governor are: Creation of Local Government
Areas (amendment) Bill; Office of the Attorney General Bill;
Consumer Protection Bill; and the Economic Development Council
bill.

Fayemi said that the enactment of the bills into law would not
only assist in improving governance, but codify existing
arrangements between the three arms of government on revenue
allocation.

He said that the signing reaffirmed the commitment of his
administration to good governance, transparency, fair and equal
opportunity for development by all communities in the state.

Fayemi said the Legislative (Fund Management) Bill and the
Judiciary (Fund Management) Bill were to provide for the
self-management of funds by the State Legislature and the
Judiciary.

These bills are proposed in furtherance of the Memorandum of
Action and the implementation of the financial autonomy for the
State legislature and judiciary.

“It was jointly signed by the Nigeria Governors Forum, the
Conference of Speakers and the National Judicial Council, among
others on May 20.

“It will enhance the vision of my administration for a self-
sustaining three arms of government that work as equals even if
separately for the delivery of good governance to the people of
Ekiti State.

“I should add that for us, these bills are not simply about
allocating or sharing revenue.

“They provide an opportunity for the three arms of government to
constantly interface on how our limited resources can be best
managed.

“Also how to grow the resources to meet the many and evolving
needs of our people across the state,” he said.

The governor said the creation of Local Government (Amendment)
bill was a law for the creation of additional 19 local government
areas in Ekiti State.

“I am of the firm opinion that the creation of LCDAs is
necessary and important to the socio economic and political
development of Ekiti State.

“What is important at this moment is that the beneficiary
communities of the 19 newly created LCDAs will work with government
to make a success of this initiative.

“For emphasis, achieving the efficient functioning of the LCDAs
cannot be the exclusive responsibility of government.

“Beneficiary communities must see themselves as active partners
in the development of the LCDAS.

“After signing this into law, the next stage is to formalise the
institutional delivery of the 19 LCDAS.

On the office of the Attorney-General bill, Fayemi said it was
sought to achieve an integrated and efficient Ministry of Justice
that provided professional legal and legislative services to the
government and people of Ekiti State.

According to him, gaining the confidence of our citizens in the
administration of justice has been a priority agenda for his
administration.

“The office of the Attorney-General’s law will ensure that our
interventions in the justice sector are preserved.

“Our goal is to make sure that successive governments build on
what we have achieved thus far,” he said.

Fayemi said the Consumer Protection law would promote and
protect the rights of consumers in Ekiti State.

“It is noteworthy that the law provides a framework for
aggrieved citizens to seek redress against unfair trade practices
and the unscrupulous exploitation of consumers.”

The governor directed the Ministry of Investment, Trade and
Industries to immediately put in place modalities for the
implementation of the law.

Fayemi said the 6th bill on the the Economic Development Council
was to facilitate economic growth and business competitiveness of
Ekiti State by establishing the Economic Development Council.

According to him, the objective is to promote partnership and
collaboration between the public and private sector.

“In enacting this law, we have listened to many suggestions from
the private sector on the need for closer engagement and
interaction with relevant public institutions.

“This law formally acknowledges the very important role of the
private sector in the economic development of Ekiti State.

“We envisage that this partnership will create a more efficient
business environment that will be attractive to local and foreign
investors,” he added.

Fayemi commended members of the House of Assembly for the vigour
with which they set about the task of law making.

There is no doubt that this constructive partnership is largely
responsible for the many firsts that Ekiti state has recorded in
the area of good governance,” he said.