Gov. Abba Yusuf of Kano State has approved the transmission of the bill granting full autonomy to the state’s 44 Local Government Councils to the State House of Assembly.
The News Agency of Nigeria reports that this aims to empower local governments with financial and administrative independence.
Sunusi Dawakin-Tofa, governor’s spokesperson said that the approval was given during the 31st Executive Council meeting, paving the way for the transmission of the bill to the Assembly.
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“The proposed law aims to grant financial and administrative independence to Kano’s 44 local government councils, enabling them to manage resources and execute projects autonomously,” he said.
The governor explained that the autonomy will enable councils to manage resources directly, execute projects without delays, and promote accountability, thereby accelerating grassroots development.
“He believes this reform will deepen democracy in the state and has directed the bill’s transmission to the State House of Assembly for consideration.
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You could have passed your information with credibility and professionalism without attacking the person of Yahaya Bello, who is neither granting nor withholding autonomy.