Tuesday, January 20, 2026

Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON)

October 28, 2025

Gov. Yusuf disburses N104 million to 5,200 Kano women

Mr Yusuf urged the beneficiaries to invest the funds in meaningful ventures.

Kano Governor Abba Yusuf
March 30, 2025

LGAs restate commitment to promoting rural governance

The president said ALGON could not ignore the economic hardship and challenges many Nigerians face.

ALGON
March 3, 2025

Governor Aiyedatiwa reaffirms commitment to local government autonomy

Mr Aiyedatiwa explained that the success of the administration of the chairmen will contribute significantly to the overall development of the state.

Lucky Aiyedatiwa
December 17, 2024

ALGON charges LG chairs on prudent management of resources

ALGON has urged its members across the 774 local governments to activate strategies towards prudent and effective management of their resources.

ALGON members
October 29, 2024

Gov Oborevwori urges LG chairs to begin payment of new minimum wage in November

Mr Oborevwori said they must implement the new minimum wage for their workers effective November 2024.

Delta Governor, RT. Hon Sheriff Oborevwori signing a document
September 2, 2024

Bandits, Kidnappers: Ex-ALGON chief backs state police

A former president of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON), Kolade Alabi, has backed calls to create state police.

Armed Policemen
August 5, 2024

APC warns Oyo council chairmen against supporting Makinde’s anti-LG autonomy stance

The governor has been vehement in his opposition to agitations for local government autonomy.

May 19, 2024

ALGON lauds Senate’s call for national dialogue on local government autonomy

The director-general of ALGON, Itiako Ikpokpo, said the Senate’s call for local government autonomy was a welcome development.

ALGON
September 13, 2023

Abuja teachers begin indefinite strike Thursday; FG, ALGON beg for more time

“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.”

WIKE AND TEACHER
August 10, 2023

Kebbi governor gives N675 million to 21 LG chairmen as furniture allowance

Governor Nasir Idris has approved N675 million for furniture allowance to the 21 elected local council chairpersons.

KEBBI GOVERNOR and FURNITURE