Senator Buhari Advocates Local Government Autonomy for Genuine Grassroots Development
Senator Abdulfatai Buhari, representing Oyo North in Oyo State, emphasized the necessity of liberating local governments from state control to foster true grassroots development in Nigeria. Speaking at an anniversary lecture in Ibadan, he called for fiscal reforms to strengthen local government autonomy.
Buhari criticized the interference of state governments in local affairs, citing it as a major obstacle to grassroots progress. He stressed that local government autonomy is crucial for efficient service delivery and citizen participation.
Buhari referenced examples from Kaduna, Gombe, and Abuja to support his argument. The senator warned that without autonomy, states risk hindering local development initiatives.
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