On the 13th of October, the Center for Fiscal Transparency and Public Integrity (CeFTPI), in its capacity as the coordinator of the Local Government Accountability Framework (LGAF), convened a capacity building workshop with officials from the Lagos State Local Government Development Councils.
The workshop, which forms part of the Center’s broader efforts to strengthen subnational governance under the Rule of Law and Anti-Corruption (ROLAC) Programme, brought together key stakeholders from across the state to deepen understanding and effective application of the Local Government Accountability Framework. The engagement was designed to enhance institutional capacities for transparency, fiscal discipline, and citizen-oriented service delivery at the local government level.
In attendance were representatives from all Local Government Councils in Lagos State, alongside officials from critical accountability and oversight institutions including the Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB), the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), the Fiscal Responsibility Commission (FRC), and the Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP). Their participation underscored the importance of inter-agency collaboration in fostering accountability and ethical governance practices across tiers of government.
The workshop featured interactive sessions on the components and implementation of the Local Government Accountability Framework (LGAF), discussions on institutional challenges affecting accountability at the grassroots, and practical strategies to improve compliance with fiscal transparency and good governance. By facilitating such engagements, the Center continues to promote a governance culture rooted in transparency, integrity, and responsiveness to citizens’ needs.
Images from the Local Government Accountability Framework (LGAF) workshop held in Lagos State.