Why councils remain stagnated, by FG
26 October 2023 |
3:07 am
The Federal Government has lamented that financial restrictions were hindering the growth of local councils in the country.
The Federal Government has lamented that financial restrictions were hindering the growth of local councils in the country.
It noted that the development had resulted in frustration and growing discontent nationwide.
Addressing a workshop with the theme, “Local Government Administration in Nigeria: Reviewing the trajectories, trends and projections in today’s economic and political realities,” organised by the National Association of Chairmen of Local Government Service Commissions in Abuja, Minister of Special Duties and Intergovernmental Affairs, Zephaniah Jisalo, noted that the capacity of council areas to offer vital services to the grassroots was being hindered by financial, inadequate infrastructure and lack of autonomy.
He said: “In terms of trends and realities, our local governments have faced a variety of difficulties amid political and economic changes.
“Their capacity to offer crucial services to grassroots communities has been hampered by financial restrictions, inadequate infrastructure and lack of autonomy.
The minister insisted that the situation had resulted in frustration among the citizenry.
He added: “As a result, citizens are now frustrated and there is a likelihood that discontent will grow.”
Represented by the Director, Intergovernmental Affairs in the ministry, Mrs. Patience Ehujo, the minister promised that the government would revitalise the local government system to promote autonomy, capacity development, community engagement, robust implementation mechanisms and accountability in resource allocation and utilisation, as well as collaborative partnerships.
Chairman of the National Association of Chairmen of Local Government Service Commissions, Bawa Sani, canvassed unification of rules and regulations, as well as a harmonious working relationship between the working and political class at the grassroots.
His words: “We started this forum last year, and the essence was to establish a relationship whereby the working and political class will come together, exchange ideas and fraternise with one another. It is also a forum, where all directors from all over the country will come together and discuss issues, as they concern the civil service.
“With that, we can unify the rules and regulations such that what is obtainable in Jigawa, if you get to Bayelsa, you will see the same thing in terms of nomenclature and everything you can think of, in terms of progression from one level to another, among others.”
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