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Local Governments to Receive Direct Allocations Starting January: Presidency

Benita OrumabyBenita Oruma
January 17, 2025
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Local Governments to Receive Direct Allocations Starting January: Presidency
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In a landmark development, the Nigerian Presidency has announced that local government areas across the country will begin receiving their allocations directly from the Federal Allocation Account Committee (FAAC) starting at the end of January. This move, aimed at strengthening local government autonomy, was confirmed by Sunday Dare, Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Media and Public Communications, during an interview on Arise News.

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  • Upholding the Supreme Court’s Landmark Ruling
  • What This Means for Local Governance
  • Time for Greater Accountability
  • Why This Matters
  • Bottom Line

Upholding the Supreme Court’s Landmark Ruling

This decision aligns with the Supreme Court’s groundbreaking July 2024 judgment, which deemed state control over local government funds unconstitutional. The court, in a unanimous ruling delivered by Justice Emmanuel Agbim, held that allocations to local governments should either be disbursed directly or routed through state governments. However, due to the ineffectiveness of the latter, direct payments to local councils were mandated.

The judgment stemmed from a suit filed by the Attorney General of the Federation, Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, advocating for the financial autonomy of Nigeria’s 774 local government areas. Dare confirmed during the interview that all necessary arrangements have been finalized, ensuring local governments will begin receiving funds directly by the end of January.

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What This Means for Local Governance

Dare highlighted the transformative impact this policy could have on local governments. “We have a President who ensures local government autonomy. I spoke to a local government chairman who said, ‘Oh, I will be getting N2.9 billion, instead of the N200 million I was getting before,’” Dare revealed.

He also criticized the lack of accountability in fund utilization by state governments. “One state collected N499 billion last year, nearly four times its previous allocation yet there’s little to show for it,” he noted, emphasizing the need for better financial management at all levels of government.

Time for Greater Accountability

Dare called for increased scrutiny of how states and local governments manage their resources, urging Nigerians to focus on all tiers of government. “The framers of our constitution created the three tiers of government for a reason. It’s time to hold states and local governments accountable,” he stated.

Why This Matters

The direct disbursement of funds to local governments represents a significant step towards decentralization and grassroots development in Nigeria. By cutting out the middleman, local councils will have greater financial independence to address grassroot needs. However, with increased autonomy comes the responsibility to ensure transparency and effective use of resources, a challenge that will require robust oversight and citizen engagement.

This reform signals a renewed commitment to empowering local governments, making it a potential game-changer for governance and development across Nigeria.

Bottom Line

The Nigerian Presidency’s direct allocation of funds to local governments is a laudable initiative aimed at fostering accountability and financial independence. This strategy also promises to improve governance nationwide. However, its effectiveness hinges on the transparency and commitment of local governments to implement meaningful change within their communities.

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Benita Oruma

Benita Oruma

Benita Oruma is a lawyer in training, a 400 level student in the university of Ibadan. She is a content writer with interest in corporate affairs and the marketplace.

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