Kwara State Governor and chairman of the Nigerian Governors' Forum (NGF) AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has described Thursday's Supreme Court ruling affirming the autonomy of Local Governments as a welcomed development.
Kwara State Governor and chairman of the Nigerian Governors’ Forum AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has described Thursday’s Supreme Court ruling affirming the autonomy of Local Governments as a welcomed development.
“But by and large, the Governors are happy with the devolution of power with respect to local government autonomy. It relieves the Governors of some burdens,” he said. He advised: “What the local governments have to do is to manage themselves, especially with the upcoming minimum wage. They have to manage their affairs and make sure salaries are paid and traditional rulers get their five percent. Those are the main issues.”
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