Dossier
local government autonomy
Coverage of local government autonomy in the Nexus archive.
- South-south yet to domesticate key constitutional amendments on LG autonomy, electricity, police
The South-south region has not implemented key constitutional amendments on local government autonomy, electricity, and police. In Akwa Ibom State, the governor controls funds intended for local councils, according to the NLC chairman.
- Reps release final draft of constitution amendment bills, set for crucial vote on state police
The Reps have released the final draft of constitution amendment bills addressing security, electoral processes, judicial administration, local government autonomy, devolution of powers, and institutional reforms. The proposals, developed through nationwide consultations and public hearings, are set for a crucial vote on state police.