Ekiti Council Chair Tasks Law Makers on Full Autonomy for LGAs Gbenga Sodeinde In Ado Ekiti The Chairman, Ajoni Local Government Development Council (LCDA), in Ekiti State, Michael Ogungbemi, has tasked the N
The Chairman, Ajoni Local Government Development Council , in Ekiti State, Michael Ogungbemi, has tasked the National Assembly members to give legal backing to the efforts towards realising full autonomy for local councils in Nigeria, saying only full recognition of the third tier of government in the country would guarantee development and better governance at the grassroots for the people.
His words: “We need the National Assembly to look at the constitutional provisions and give roles to local councils in Nigeria, to be officially recognised by the Nigerian constitution again, for council to develop as it was in time past.” “Local council is the third tier of government, but most times is not recognised. In Nigeria constitution, it is a constitutional problem. We have recognised the federal government, the sub-national but councils are not given the recognition,” he added.
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