The Supreme Court of Nigeria has delivered a landmark ruling that grants financial autonomy to the 774 local government councils across the country.
This decision is a significant victory for local communities and a step towards empowering grassroots governance in Nigeria.
The ruling recognizes the importance of local governments in addressing the unique needs and challenges faced by their communities and the necessity for them to have the financial resources and decision-making power to do so effectively.
COMMENTARIES:
@HONEYEDCROWN: “LG Chairmen don’t have immunity. If they like let them allow the governors to push them into looting LG allocation… EFCC ma gbe everybody”.
@jebskine: “Good News from afar….. it’s a Constitutional Matter thank God the Supreme Court of Justice of Nigeria have rule in favour of the Federal Government suit against State Governors for Local Government System Autonomy! They The Supreme Court must preside on all the matters brought”.
@Onyeani_Kalu: ” From Here a New Nigeria 🇳🇬 is Possible , Thank you President Tinubu and Our Supreme Court for standing firm in Renewing the Hope of all Nigerians”.