Why states may not allow local govt autonomy, by chairman conference of speakers

The chairman of the Conference of Speakers of State Houses of Assembly in Nigeria, Adebo Ogundoyin said on Monday, May 27, that the various states of the federation may not allow local government to have administrative and financial autonomy because of the fear that the federal government may use the local government against them.

He said: “I will like us to consider 2 different scenarios for the purpose of this discourse. Let us imagine a system of government that operates financial autonomy for Local Governments. Some of the problems I foresee would afflict the Local Governments if financial autonomy is granted include “Let us also not forget the possibility of the Federal Government usurping the roles of the State Governments as the popular saying goes — “He who pays the piper dictates the tune”. It’s therefore the general belief of the States that the Center can use the Local Government as an instrument against them.

“It is rather worrisome that most Local Governments depend on the Federation account for their spending, including payment of staff salary. He said that every Nigerian should as a matter of civic responsibility be interested in the effective functioning of governance both at the national and subnational levels to bring about all round meaningful growth.

“Nigeria has a total of 774 local government areas spread across the country. They are seen as viable instruments for development and for the delivery of social services to the people as a result of their proximity to the grassroots. “It is also necessary for the states to be devoid of Local Taxes and Levies, Commercial Activities eg , Markets, car parks etc. This will enable Local Governments to use money generated as IGR to discharge their statutory responsibilities and embark on more developmental projects.

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