NewsRMAFC Chides States For LGs Non Recognition As Third Tier Of Govt

RMAFC Chides States For LGs Non Recognition As Third Tier Of Govt

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By Ayodele Oni

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The Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) has decried continued dominance of local governments in the country by states despite constitutional provisions.

The commission called for the complete autonomy for local government councils across the country.

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It said it was lending its support to Federal Government’s legal efforts to free the local governments from the control of state governments by enforcing the Constitution’s provisions.

In a statement, RMAFC Chairman, Mohammed Bello Shehu said the local governments, as the third tier of government, should operate independently of state and federal governments to ensure effective grassroots governance.

He noted that the Nigerian Constitution recognizes federal, state, and local governments as distinct tiers, each drawing funds from the Federation Account.

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Shehu criticized the dominance of state governments over local governments, saying this undermines their political, administrative, and financial independence.


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