The governor assured that his administration will make judicious use of its revenues in such a way that increasing the number of councils will least constitute any financial burden. The development came as he dissolved the management committees of the existing 30 local councils and area office and their executive secretaries, deputy executive secretaries, members, special advisers and other functionaries. In a state broadcast, Aregbesola said the request for additional local councils by the people of the state after several legal procedures was sent to the state House of Assembly in form of an executive bill. The house looked into the bill, set up a committee and subsequently, a referendum was held on February 19, 2015 in which the people of the state overwhelmingly gave a ‘Yes’ vote on the bill. Commenting on the motive behind the creation of additional councils against the backdrop of the current financial challenges, the governor contended that his administration had given it sufficient consideration, adding that procedures that will cost less and safe money have been put in place, with a view to bring rapid development. Aregbesola further explained that the primary responsibilities of the newly created councils are to bring development to the people, market management, revenue mobilisation and generation among many others instrumental to the yearnings of the people.]]>