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Reps Committee, ALGON Hold Retreat for 774 Chairmen
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…pledge stronger local government system
By Gloria Ikibah
The House of Representatives Committee on Delegated Legislation, in collaboration with the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON), has organised a national retreat and workshop for local government chairmen from across the country.
The gathering, which focused on strengthening local government administration, also discussed the vertical revenue allocation formula for Nigeria’s 774 local government areas.
In his keynote address, Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep. Tajuddeen Abbas, said the retreat was designed to help close the governance gap and bring enlightenment to people at the grassroots.
According to him, the initiative aligns with the Renewed Hope Agenda of the present administration.
The Speaker, represented by Rep. Emmanuel Agbodike, emphasised the crucial role of local government chairmen in driving development at the community level.
“The relationship between local government chairmen shared with governors is very important for the smooth running of government at the lower level.
“I implore you to live up to your responsibilities, I encourage you, for those of you that are doing very well because the success this administration will achieve cannot be achieved without the support of the local government administration, because you are at the grassroot”, Abbas said.
Participants at the just-concluded retreat on local government administration have been urged to remain committed to strengthening governance at the grassroots.
Chairman of the House Committee on Delegated Legislation, Mr Richard Bamishile, explained that the retreat and workshop were part of the House’s resolution to review and reinforce laws guiding local government administration in Nigeria.
He said the exercise would “foster accountability and improve the structure of local government administration,” adding that legislative measures were already being considered to promote better unity among all tiers of government.
In his remarks, the National President of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON), Mr Bello Lawal, reaffirmed the association’s determination to push for greater empowerment of councils across the country.
“ALGON will not relent until local governments are fairly empowered with the resources needed to meet the expectations of the people, in line with the 1999 Constitution (as amended).
“Equally critical is our deliberation on the Vertical Revenue Allocation Formula. This call by the Revenue Mobiization Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) provides us a rare opportunity to ensure that Local Governments being the closest tier to the people have a direct and impactful voice in the national fiscal architecture.
“I am convinced that the outcomes of this retreat will strengthen intergovernmental relations, deepen legislative harmony and expand the fiscal space for grassroots governance. Together, we shall move closer to the Nigeria of our dreams where every community enjoys basic services, every child has access to quality education, healthcare and food security chain”, he said.
The Minister of Special Duties and Intergovernmental Affairs, Hon. Bitrus Jisalo, has called on local governments to play a more active role in shaping the future of grassroots governance.
Speaking through the Permanent Secretary, Mr Onwusoro Ihemelandu, the Minister stressed the importance of strengthening the capacity of councils to deliver effectively on their mandate.
The retreat, themed “Enhancing the Legislative Capacity of Local Government Councils: Review of the Vertical Revenue Allocation Formula with Active Participation and Input from the 774 Local Government Councils”, brought together officials from across all 774 local government areas in the country, alongside other stakeholders.
President of the ANAP Foundation and founder of Stanbic IBTC Bank, Atedo Peterside, has said that Nigerians are monitoring Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Joash Amupitan, as he oversees the Osun State governorship election.
Peterside made this revelation on Saturday while appearing on an Arise TV programme focused on the Osun governorship election, stressing that the conduct of the poll would be closely watched by Nigerians.
He said the outcome of the election would provide an important indication of INEC’s level of preparedness ahead of the 2027 general elections.
According to him, the Osun election would serve as a “link pin” to the 2027 elections, but Nigerians should not assume that a successful poll in Osun would automatically guarantee a successful general election in 2027.
“Osun will serve as a link pin to the 2027 election, and Nigerians should not go with the notion that because Osun was successful, then automatically the 2027 general election will be successful,” he said.
Peterside also warned against deliberate delays in the electoral process, particularly in areas considered to be strongholds of a particular candidate.
He said any deliberate attempt to delay voting or the transmission of results in such areas could raise serious questions about the integrity of the electoral process.
“In a situation where an election is deliberately delayed because it is a weak area for a particular candidate, clearly, it is a form of rigging,” he said.
He added that claims of technical glitches or other problems during the process should be carefully scrutinised, noting that such incidents could undermine public confidence in the election.
Peterside further expressed the expectation that, barring any unforeseen circumstances, election results should be uploaded promptly after voting and collation.
“All things being equal, by 5pm or 6pm, we expect that all the results must have been uploaded, as we experienced in 2023,” he said.
The Oyo State Police Command has nabbed 10 suspected members of a human parts trafficking syndicate and recovered suspected human remains, including a heart and pieces of a skull, during an intelligence-led operation in the state.
The suspects were arrested at their various hideouts in Iseyin and Saki areas of Oyo State following months of intelligence gathering, discreet surveillance and monitoring by operatives of the Command’s Monitoring Unit.
The suspects were identified as Adam Ibrahim, 42; Nasiru Kabiru, 22; Tijani Wasiu, 54; Abiola Nasiru, 45; Amusa Gbadamosi, 57; Raheem Taofeek, 46; Jimoh Muritala, 35; Suleiman Busari, 47; Ganiyu Nurudeen, 36; and Usman Abdullahi, 52.
According to the police, searches conducted at the suspects’ hideouts led to the recovery of several suspected human parts, including one suspected human heart, human flesh, pieces of human skull and assorted charms.
The Command said the recovered items had been secured as exhibits and would undergo forensic examination as investigations continue.
The suspects reportedly confessed during interrogation to varying degrees of involvement in the alleged trade in human parts for ritual purposes. The police said they were also assisting investigators in tracing the source of the recovered items, as well as establishing how they were procured and their intended use.
The Command added that efforts were ongoing to identify and apprehend other members of the alleged syndicate.
The Commissioner of Police in Oyo State, CP Abimbola Ayodeji Olugbenga, commended the operatives for the successful intelligence-led operation and their painstaking efforts in tracking down the suspects.poli
He assured residents that the Command would continue to intensify its efforts to combat criminal activities and protect lives and property across the state.
Ahead of today’s guber poll, the Police has deployed some of its security dogs to Osun state to ensure seurity is not breeched during and after the election.
The police dogs have been prepared to assist security personnel in detecting and confronting potential threats from violent criminals.
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