ALGON Lauds Nasararawa Government For Supporting LG Autonomy

Association of Local Government of Nigeria (ALGON) has lauded the Nasararawa State Government for supporting the Supreme Court judgment on the financial autonomy of the 774 Local Government Councils in the country.

Hon. Aminu Muazu-Maifata, National President of ALGON stated this on Thursday (July 18, 2024) in Lafia when he led other ALGON Chairmen from the 36 States and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abuja on a courtesy call on the Acting Governor of Nasararawa State, Dr Emmanuel Akabe.

The ALGON chairmen and their national officials were in Nasararawa State for their National Executive Council (NEC) meeting scheduled for Friday, July 19 in Lafia the State capital.

The ALGON President who is also the Chairman of Lafia Local Government Area and ALGON Chairman in the State, said that the NEC meeting was decided to be held in Lafia as a mark of honour to him.

He further explained that it was also to honour Gov. Abdullahi Sule-led administration for being among the few governors in the country to allow area councils to operate freely even before the recent judgment by the apex court.

He also commended the State Government for pledging to set up machinery in motion to ensure full implementation and compliance with the judgment.

Muazu-Maifata therefore, said that the association would discuss issues concerning the progress and development of the people at the grassroots to change the narrative during the NEC meeting.

Responding, the Deputy Gov. of the State who is the acting governor, welcomed ALGON members to the State and appreciated them for deciding to honor the state by holding their NEC meeting in Lafia.

Akabe added that the State Government would not interfere with the finances of the local government, just like was the case since the inception of this government in 2019.

He therefore wished them a successful deliberations and assured them of their safety while the meeting lasted. (NAN)