Nigeria’s Senate is taking a strong stance on local government autonomy. They’re demanding that all states and local governments comply with the Supreme Court’s decision on the matter ¹ ². Senator Tony Nwoye introduced the motion, which was discussed in an executive session. Afterward, Deputy Senate President Jibrin Barau urged senators to support two key prayers.
Key Demands:
- Full Compliance: All states and local governments must comply with the Supreme Court’s judgment on fund disbursement and utilization for local governments ¹.
- Constitutional Amendments: The Senate will ensure alterations to the Constitution to provide full autonomy for local governments in Nigeria ¹[3).
These demands were seconded by Senators Abdul Ningi and Mohammed Tahir Monguno and upheld during a session presided over by Senate President Godswill Akpabio.
The Supreme Court’s judgment has been hailed as a landmark decision for rapid grassroots development ³. It’s clear the Senate is committed to ensuring local governments receive their rightful funds and operate autonomously.
