Nigerian Reps Push for Grassroots Lawmaking and Equitable Revenue Sharing

Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Delegated Legislation, Richard Olufemi Bamisile, advocates for stronger grassroots lawmaking and fair revenue sharing in Nigeria. Speaking at a national retreat in Abuja, organized in partnership with the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON) and Bagama Networks Ltd, Rep.

Bamisile emphasized the need for practical and community-focused laws. The retreat aims to empower local governments to enact impactful legislation that addresses community needs effectively.

The review of the Vertical Revenue Allocation Formula is highlighted as crucial to ensuring equitable distribution of resources across government tiers, ultimately enhancing governance and service delivery at the grassroots level.