The Supreme Court’s decision on local government, according to Minister of State for Defense Bello Matawalle, will contribute in resolving the nation’s security issues.
Local government chairmen would have the freedom to decide how to deal with insecurity inside their organizations, according to Bello Matawalle.
This was said by the former governor of Zamfara State in a statement that was signed by Henshaw Ogubike, his director of information and public relations.
He claimed that the decision will allow local governments to operate independently of the state in terms of revenue collection, financial management, and resource allocation for inhabitants’ developmental needs.
The Minister of State for Defence said, “The verdict will enable local governments to make decisions and take actions without needing approval from state governments adding that local governments can now manage their finances, collect revenues, and allocate resources without state government interference.
“This will boost their independence and direct accountability to the electorates. They can now focus on delivering services and development projects that will lead to better governance and accountability.
“Equally, the local government should be able to solve some security challenges in their locality.”
Matawalle also identified reduced political interference from state governors as an advantage of the Supreme Court ruling.
He said there would be improved service delivery in healthcare, education, sanitation and infrastructure to the local residents.
“It will also reduce political interference and urbanization, state governments can no longer influence local government decisions and this will promote local autonomy.
“This will also Improve service delivery. The local governments can now focus on delivering essential services like healthcare, education, Sanitation and infrastructural development to the people without interference from State Government,” Matawalle added.
