Senator Adams Oshiomhole, representing Edo North Senatorial District, has expressed his support for financial autonomy for local governments in Nigeria.
He believes that decentralization is crucial for grassroots development and emphasizes the importance of character, governance, and accountability in managing public resources.
Oshiomhole made these remarks at a forum on local government autonomy organized by the House of Representatives Committee on the Review of the 1999 Constitution.
His comments come after the Supreme Court’s ruling on July 11, 2024, granting financial independence to local government councils in Nigeria.
The former governor of Edo state urged local government chairmen to allocate funds to critical projects such as roads, hospitals, and essential infrastructure.
He emphasized that financial autonomy would enable local governments to prioritize projects directly benefiting their communities.
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