The Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON) has commended progress made by the Federal Government on the implementation of the Supreme Court judgment that granted financial autonomy to local governments in Nigeria.
The commendation was given during the association’s meeting in Abuja on Friday.
“The federal government’s implementation committee has made significant strides despite encountering challenges,” Chairman of ALGON’s Board of Trustees, Odunayo Ategbero, stated.
During the meeting, the implementation committee reminded the local government councils to open accounts with the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) for seamless financial operations.
ALGON said the autonomy will address critical issues such as security, health and education at the grassroots level.
