Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE) has urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to intervene in the delay in the implementation of the local government autonomy.
A communique signed by the President-General, Comrade Aliyu Haruna and Secretary-General, Comrade Isah Gambo, said an autonomous local government would ensure better service delivery, accountability and participatory governance.
The association warned that the continued delay in implementing the Supreme Court judgment might lead to protests by the workers The communique reads in parts: “The union has expressed dissatisfaction with the delay in implementing the local government fiscal autonomy, despite a Supreme Court judgment delivered on July 11, 2024 appealing for its enforcement.
“This undue delay undermines the principles of democracy and denies the people at the grassroots numerous inherent benefits associated with Autonomy of Local Government Administration in Nigeria. It is expected that a democratic and people-oriented government should abide by the tenets of democracy and the respect of Rule of Law. “The union emphasised that an autonomous local government system will enable better service delivery, accountability and participatory governance, thereby delivering the pressing needs of the people at the community level.
“The union charged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to prioritise the implementation of this landmark judgement as a demonstration of his administration’s commitment to justice, equity and grassroots development.’’
Credit: thenationonlineng.net
