LG Autonomy: Senate Gives Fresh Directive To State Govts

The Nigerian Senate has directed the state and local governments to immediately comply with the Supreme Court judgement, directive relating to local government accounts and the funds given directly to them.

The Senate also resolved to take immediate steps to alter sections of the Constitution to give full autonomy to local government administration in the country.

The resolutions was announced by the Deputy Senate president, Sen. Jibrin Barau. Lawmakers upon reconvening from a closed door session where the Chamber debated attempts by some state governments to circumvent the ruling of the Supreme Court on July 11.