* Akume, Fagbemi, Bagudu, Edun, Cardoso, 5 Others Make 10-Member Committee
Following the July 11, 2024 Supreme Court’s ruling which granted Autonomy to Local Governments, the third tier of government, the Federal Government has set up a 10-member committee to implement the apex court’s judgement.
The Matrix reports that on July 11, the apex court declared that it is unconstitutional for state governors to hold onto funds meant for LG administrations.
The committee was inaugurated by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume who will chair the committee on Tuesday, August 20, 2024 in Abuja.
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He was represented by the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun.
Other members joining Akume are the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy; Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice – Member; Minister of Budget and Economic Planning; Accountant General of the Federation; Governor, Central Bank of Nigeria CBN; Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Finance; Chairman, Revenue Mobilization Allocation and Fiscal Commission; Representative of State Governors; and, Representative of Local Governments.
The Director of Information and Public Relations in the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Segun Imohiosen disclosed this development in a statement on Tuesday.
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“The committee’s primary goal is to ensure that local governments are granted full autonomy, allowing them to function effectively without interference from state governments,” he said.
“This move is in line with President Bola Tinubu’s efforts to give appropriate implementation to the provisions of the Constitution, which recognizes local governments as the third tier of government.”
