LOCAL GOVERNMENT AUTONOMY a Must or Not.
Local government autonomy from state control is a contentious issue in Nigeria's governance landscape.
The country operates a federal system where power is shared between the federal, state, and local governments.
However, local governments often face challenges due to their dependence on state governments for funding and decision-making.
This lack of autonomy has hindered the ability of local governments to effectively serve their communities and has led to issues such as corruption, mismanagement of resources, and poor service delivery.
Efforts to grant more autonomy to local governments have been met with resistance from state governments, who fear losing control over these entities.
Despite these challenges, there is a growing recognition of the need to strengthen local governments and grant them greater autonomy to ensure better governance and development at the grassroots level.
