Nigerian Senate accuses state governors of misappropriating local government funds, calls for autonomy and constitutional changes.

Nigerian Senate accuses state governors of misappropriating local government funds, calls for an end to funding caretaker committees, and urges President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to initiate a national dialogue for achieving full local government autonomy. The Senate recommends constitutional changes to guarantee genuine independence for local governments, granting them control over resources and decision-making authority.

May 15, 2024
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