Tag: LG autonomy bill
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LG autonomy: Sen. Abba Moro vows to return bill to 10th Assembly
The lawmaker representing Benue South Senatorial District at the National Assembly and Chairman of the Committee on Federal Character and Inter-Governmental Affairs, Abba Moro, has reiterated the need for Local Government autonomy, as a key to unlocking the potentials at the grassroot level. The Senator was speaking at a stakeholders conference on Special Duties and…
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Osinbajo tasks state assemblies on speedy ratification of LG autonomy bill
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has called on State Houses of Assembly to speedily ratify the bill seeking total autonomy and devolution of powers to the Local Government Areas in the country. The vice president made the call on Friday while delivering the “Distinguished Annual Lecture” of the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPPS),…