Ogun gets World Bank nod on effective project delivery in women empowerment
Ogun State has received high marks from the World Bank for its exceptional performance in women empowerment and effective implementation of the Nigeria for Women Project (NFWP). A high-level World Bank delegation, including Vice President for Operations Policy and Country Services, Ms. Gallina Vicelette, and Country Director, Mr. Mathew Verghis, visited the state to assess […]
Jandor hails Tinubu over reforms boosting local government financing
Former Lagos governorship candidate, Abdul-Azeez Olajide Adediran, popularly known as Jandor, has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for reforms aimed at improving the financial strength of local governments across Nigeria. He said the policies are helping councils access more funds directly and perform better at the grassroots level. Jandor noted that the new financial direction […]
Jigawa governor pledges full support for transparent LG councils
The Jigawa State Governor has pledged his administration’s full support for transparent and accountable local government councils across the state. He said his government is committed to ensuring that resources meant for grassroots development are properly managed and used for the benefit of the people. The governor made the promise while speaking at a meeting […]
Gov Yusuf pays off debt of N8.234bn gratuity to 1,371 ex-councillors
Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State has paid the final tranche of ₦8.234 billion in severance gratuity, accommodation, and leave allowances to 1,371 former local government councillors who served between 2021 and 2024. The payment marks the end of all outstanding liabilities owed to them by the state government. Former councillors celebrated the news, expressing […]
It’s Preferable to Have 774 Small Thieves Than One Big Thief – Adams Oshiomhole
Senator Adams Oshiomhole, representing Edo North in the Nigerian Senate, has shown strong support for giving local governments financial independence. His statement came after the Supreme Court’s ruling on July 11, 2024, which upheld the financial autonomy of local governments across Nigeria. Speaking at a forum on local government autonomy organized by the House of […]
Soludo Conducts Swearing-in Ceremony for 21 Local Government Chairmen
Governor Chukwuma Soludo has officially sworn in 21 newly elected local government chairmen during a ceremony held at the Government House in Awka. This important event marks a new chapter for local governance in the area. In his speech, Governor Soludo urged the new chairmen to work diligently and focus on grassroots development. He reminded […]