LG autonomy will revitalise governance at grassroots: NLC
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) says the Supreme Court judgement granting financial autonomy to the local government will revitalise governance at the grassroots.
Joe Ajaero, NLC president said this in a statement issued on Thursday in Abuja.
Reacting to the apex court judgement granting financial autonomy to local government councils, Mr Ajaero described the decision of the court as “courageous and transformative”
“The judgement is significant in restoring democratic principles and fostering national progress.It is a crucial step towards revitalising grassroots governance, which has been stifled for too long.
“The supreme court through this landmark judgement has not only restored our democracy, but also peoples hope in democracy,” he said.
The labour leader commended the attorney general of the federation who went through the whole legal process.
“We urge that all necessary measures be taken so that this judgement is not sabotaged at the implementation stage,” he said.
(NAN)
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