Mr Yusuf urged the beneficiaries to invest the funds in meaningful ventures.
The president said ALGON could not ignore the economic hardship and challenges many Nigerians face.
Mr Aiyedatiwa explained that the success of the administration of the chairmen will contribute significantly to the overall development of the state.
ALGON has urged its members across the 774 local governments to activate strategies towards prudent and effective management of their resources.
Mr Oborevwori said they must implement the new minimum wage for their workers effective November 2024.
A former president of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON), Kolade Alabi, has backed calls to create state police.
The governor has been vehement in his opposition to agitations for local government autonomy.
The director-general of ALGON, Itiako Ikpokpo, said the Senate’s call for local government autonomy was a welcome development.
“When I heard that the primary section did not resume on Monday, I had to call the chairman of the ALGON and the NUT chairman.”
Governor Nasir Idris has approved N675 million for furniture allowance to the 21 elected local council chairpersons.
