Ex-NIMASA DG Commends Tinubu For Granting Autonomy To Local Govt
Dr Dosumu
LAGOS MAY 30TH (NEWSRANGERS)-Public Policy Expert and Ex- Director General, NIMASA Dr Ade Dosumu has commended President Bola Tinubu granting autonomy to local governments in Nigeria.
He urged him to go all out to break this jinx by removing the clog in the wheel of our development and progress, adding “You can imagine the impact that will be created if 774 local governments are independent and free from the apron spring of the state governments.
“Nigerians will immediately start enjoying the dividends of democracy directly across the country in all the 774 Local Governments and also have a say in determining the Political leadership at their Local Governments. The fact that every Nigerian lives in a local Government underscores the strategic importance of granting full autonomy to the Local Governments. The benefit of this initiative is huge and should be supported by all well-meaning Nigerians.”
He stated that the important benefit of this initiative is that it will attract more quality personalities to take part in the running of Local Governments and reduce the emphasis on the State and Federal Governments thereby widening the space for political inclusiveness which will invariably reduce the burden on Federal and State Governments allowing them to focus on broader policy issues.
According to him, “Other benefits of Local Governments autonomy includes the power to govern and make decisions independently which can lead to efficient service delivery. It will also foster transparency and accountability as Local Governments will be responsible for their decisions, finances and actions leading to better governance. It will strengthen our democratic institutions by ensuring a more equitable distribution of power and resources. Finally, Local Governments being the closest to the people are in a better position to understand the needs of their community and provide same.
“In summary, granting full autonomy to local governments in Nigeria will lead to better governance, increased citizens participation, improved service delivery, and accelerate development at the grassroots level. This is no doubt the way to go in our determination to achieve good governance and development.”
A statement signed by Dosumu made available to NewsRangers, he stated that the office of the Attorney General Of The Federation should however, bear in mind the ambiguity in the 4th schedule and section 7 of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria which recognised local governments as the third tier of government but also in a contradictory manner gives some functions to State Government and Houses of Assembly with regards to Local Government Administration, adding that this and other contradictory clauses need to be amended to reflect the complete financial and Administrative autonomy as it’s been operated in other federal system.
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on May 30 2024. Filed under National.
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