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Dosunmu Thumbs Up To FG On Administrative, Financial Autonomy For Local Governments 

Saint AugustineBy Saint AugustineMay 28, 2024No Comments3 Mins Read
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…Describes it as a game changer in Nigeria’s democratic experience

A public policy analyst, Dr. Ade Dosunmu has described the proposal by the Federal Government to grant full autonomy to the local governments in Nigeria as a welcome development and long overdue.

Dosunmu who disclosed this in a statement in Lagos on Tuesday commended the Federal government whose Attorney General Of The Federation,  Lateef Fagbemi SAN had approached the Supreme Court to pursue this landmark initiative.

According to him, “There is no doubt that our Democratic journey has been very slow due to lack of autonomy for the third tier of government as practiced in other Democratic climes.”

Dosunmu, a former Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA, however, drew the attention of the Attorney General of the Federal to the ambiguity in the 4th schedule and section 7 of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria which recognised local governments as the third tier of government but also in a contradictory manner gives some functions to State Government and Houses of Assembly with regards to Local Government Administration.

“This and other contradictory clauses need to be amended to reflect the complete financial and administrative autonomy as it’s been operated in other federal systems”, he added.

“I commend the leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR for this bold step and urge him to go all out to break this jinx by removing the clog in the wheel of our development and progress. You can imagine the impact that will be created if 774 local governments are independent and free from the apron spring of the state governments. 

“Nigerians will immediately start enjoying the dividends of democracy directly across the country in all the 774 Local Governments and also have a say in determining the Political leadership at their Local Governments. 

“The fact that every Nigerian lives in a local Government underscores the strategic importance of granting full  autonomy to the Local Governments. The benefit of this initiative is huge and should be supported by all well-meaning Nigerians.

“The important benefit of this initiative is that it will attract more quality personalities to take part in the running of Local Governments and reduce the emphasis on the State and Federal Governments thereby widening the space for political inclusiveness. This will invariably reduce the burden on Federal and State Governments allowing them to focus on broader policy issues.   

“Other benefits of Local Governments autonomy includes the power to govern and make decisions independently which can lead to efficient service delivery, it will also foster transparency and accountability as Local Governments will be responsible for their decisions, finances and actions leading to better governance. It will strengthen our democratic institutions by ensuring a more equitable distribution of power and resources. 

“Finally, Local Governments being the closest to the people are in a better position to understand the needs of their community and provide same.  

In summary, granting full autonomy to local governments in Nigeria will lead to better governance, increased citizens participation, improved service delivery, and accelerate development at the grassroots level. This is no doubt the way to go in our determination to achieve good governance and development”, he submitted.

Photo: Dr. Ade Dosunmu, former Director General of NIMASA.

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Dr. Ade Dosunmu Lateef Fagbemi Local Government Autonomy NIMASA President Bola Ahmed Tinubu
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