The De Renaissance Patriots, a socio-cultural organization for Lagos State indigenes, has raised concerns about a proposed bill in the…
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ASHENEWS reports that the Nigeria Governors Forum (NGF) on Wednesday convened a meeting to discuss the growing momentum for a planned protest in the country.
“Our people don’t know how much states expend in bailing out local governments, and that’s the issue there.”
“An election was conducted, and the declaration was made on October 25, 2021, by the Returning Officer at the Birnin-Gwari Local Government Chamber,” Nagwari stated. “Despite a court order served to the State Independent Electoral Commission (SIECOM) on January 12, 2022, to issue a certificate of return to the winner, the order was not obeyed.”
Justice Agim directed that allocations from the Federation Account should be paid directly to local government councils, bypassing state government coffers. He pointed out that the governors’ retention of these funds has hindered the local government’s activities.
The Supreme Court is set to deliver its judgment tomorrow, Thursday, July 11, in the case of local government autonomy,…
The Founder of the Africa Diseases Prevention and Research Development Initiative (ADRAP), Dr Joseph Enegela says granting full autonomy to local government areas will enhance Primary Health Care (PHC) delivery.
“Local government autonomy is the only way to save the LGs from bankruptcy and paralysis. Poverty and insecurity in the country is rooted in the destruction of the local government system,” Sani said.
“We are running a constitutional democracy. I will appeal to you to summon the governors. I am doing my very best to enhance the revenue base of the country. They must equally be sympathetic, and they must urgently consider the needs of the local people.
The Senate President Ahmad Lawan and Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila have appealed to governors to allow…