The Nigeria Union of Journalists, Rivers State Council, led by Comrade Paul Bazia, has urged greater accountability in the use of local government funds, according to The Tide. The union said stronger oversight should be matched by increased investment in basic infrastructure and services to improve residents’ lives, and also raised concerns about waste management. The call was framed as a demand for transparency and better service delivery at the local level.
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