Minister of Local Government and Rural Development Hon. Lingson K.W Belekanyama, M.P and Deputy Minister Hon. Halima Daudi, M.P have applauded National Local Government Finance Committee (NLGFC) managers and staff for major milestones achieved by the committee inspite of absence of a lack of an enabling ACT for its expected regulatory functions especially against the erstwhile wholesale plunder in councils.
Belekanyama said this when he addressed staff at the NLGFC on Monday.
The minister said he would personally with his deputy Hon Halima Daudi champion the passing of the enabling Act as it is in line with the Tonse ideals and philosophy.
The Honourable Minister and deputy minister also highlighted the need for unquestionable integrity in the course of serving councils as the NLGFC is the hub of the local government success in the country as a mini - treasury to local councils.
Honourable Belekanyama then warned management and staff to desist from corruption and fraudulent activities in the course of their work.
He said any such acts will be met with action and prosecution.
The minister further said that all NLGFC staff should work with clean hands and embrace the values of integrity, professionalism and adherance to acceptable work ethics and standards.
NLGFC was established by the Constitution of Malawi (Section 149 of 1994). The NLGFC’s mandate is to “facilitate fiscal decentralization, financial management and local development in local governments”.
