The Centre for Reform and Public Advocacy has condemned plans by the Federal Capital Territory Internal Revenue Service (FCT-IRS) to collect revenue for FCT’s six Area Councils in 2025. The group declared the plan unconstitutional and illegal. Its legal head, Mr. Kalu Agu Kalu, issued a statement Tuesday in Abuja opposing the move. Kalu explained … Read more
Muhammad Ambursa, Chairman of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON), Kebbi State Chapter, has urged caution in the nationwide implementation of local government autonomy. Speaking to newsmen in Birnin Kebbi, he emphasized that some local governments might struggle to pay workers’ salaries without the support of state governments. Ambursa, who also serves as … Read more
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has reiterated the state’s dedication to local government autonomy, emphasizing that the 2025 council elections will reinforce this commitment. Speaking at the 2025 Annual Thanksgiving Service at Tafawa Balewa Square, Sanwo-Olu highlighted the positive strides made in 2024 and reaffirmed the importance of local governance in line with President Bola … Read more
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to fostering local government autonomy, dismissing rumors of a standoff with state governors on the contentious issue. Speaking during a New Year homage paid by Vice President Kashim Shettima and members of the Nigeria Governors Forum (NGF) at his Ikoyi residence in Lagos, the President called … Read more
President Bola Tinubu has called on Nigeria’s state governors to play a pivotal role in the nation’s economic recovery and prosperity. Speaking at a New Year homage in Ikoyi, Lagos, Tinubu highlighted the importance of subnational leadership in achieving national growth. He emphasized that food security, economic stability, and rapid development are in the hands … Read more
Despite a landmark ruling by the Supreme Court six months ago, local governments in Nigeria continue to face delays in receiving financial autonomy, a situation that the National Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE) is calling on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to address urgently. The Supreme Court ruling on July 11, 2024, had granted the … Read more