Autonomy: LGs move to open CBN accounts
- Local governments in Nigeria are opening accounts with the Central Bank of Nigeria to receive direct federal allocations starting this January, as confirmed by the National Publicity Secretary of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria, Hamisu Anani.
- The Supreme Court's landmark judgment on July 11, 2024, declared state control over local government funds unconstitutional and mandated direct payments to local councils.
- The Presidency announced that local governments will begin receiving their allocations directly from the Federal Allocation Account Committee this month, following the Supreme Court's ruling.
- Presidential aide Sunday Dare emphasized the need for scrutiny of state and local government financial management, noting significant increases in allocations without corresponding outcomes.
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