Gov Abdulrahman AbdulRazaq |
The Supreme Court's ruling granting financial autonomy to local government councils has been welcomed by state governors, who view it as a relief from the burden of funding local administrations.
Abdulrahman AbdulRazaq, the chairman of the Nigeria Governors' Forum, who is also governor of Kwara State, expressed the governors' satisfaction with the devolution of powers to local governments, stating that it has alleviated their responsibilities.
Bala Mohammed, the governor of Bauchi State, and Hope Uzodimma, the governor of Imo State, joined AbdulRazaq in welcoming the verdict at the State House in Abuja on Friday, July 12, 2024.
Anambra State governor, Chukwuma Soludo, also acknowledged the Supreme Court's decision, noting that the Governors' Forum will review the judgement to ensure its proper implementation. He emphasized that the autonomy will reduce the burden on the common man.
“We welcome the ruling of the Supreme Court, compliance is a given and our Attorney Generals have applied for the enrollment order, which we’ll study carefully. But by and large, governors are happy with the devolution of power with respect to local government autonomy,” the Governor AbdulRazaq, said.
“It relieves the burden on governors. Our people really don’t know how much states expend in bailing out local governments, and that’s the issue there,” he added.
Governor Abdul Razak said the Nigeria Governors’ Forum will meet next Wednesday to come up with a resolution about the matter.
The Kwara governor also spoke about President Bola Tinubu’s meeting with labour leaders on the new minimum wage.
“As you’re aware the tripartite committee has met and submitted its report. Yes, a movement of figures is the prerogative of the president, which he will also transmit to the National Assembly for robust debate before it’s adopted,” the governor said.
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