The governor of Ekiti State, Kayode Fayemi has signed bill granting autonomy to State Judiciary and Legislature into law.
This was made known yesterday by the governor through a statement he released via his official Facebook account as read in part:
“I was pleased to sign into law six bills that affirm the commitment of my administration to good governance, transparency, fair and equal opportunity for development by all communities in our state.
“The Ekiti State Legislative (Fund Management) Bill and the Judiciary (Fund Management) Bill respectively provide for the self-management of funds by the State Legislature and the Judiciary.
“The Creation of Local Government Areas (Amendment) Bill will deepen the existing relationship between government and our people as well as ensure the rapid development of all our communities through the creation of additional 19 LCDAs in Ekiti State.
“The office of the Attorney General’s Bill will ensure that our interventions in the justice sector are preserved and that successive governments build on what we have achieved on improving access to justice so far.
“The Consumer Protection Bill will promote and protect the rights of consumers in Ekiti State. This law provides a framework for aggrieved citizens to seek redress against unfair trade practices and unscrupulous exploitation of consumers.
“The Economic Development Council Bill seeks to facilitate economic growth, development partnerships between the public, private and international sectors, and business competitiveness of Ekiti State by establishing the Economic Development Council.
“I commend members of our House of Assembly for painstakingly making tangible laws, and it is my prayer that the purpose for which these laws were enacted will be met to the glory of God and for the benefit of the people of Ekiti State”.