Local Government Reform
Nigeria’s local Government system is an important tier of governance but has faced numerous challenges This 10th House will adopt the following measures:
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- Alter the Constitution to recognise Local Government as an independent tier with full financial and operational autonomy. This will be done in consultation with States
- Ensure that the roles and responsibilities of local governments are more clearly defined in the Constitution to prevent overlaps and conflicts with state governments.
- Amend the Constitution to define the tenure of Local Government chairpersons and Councillors to prevent undue interference
- Amend the Constitution to provide for independent local government election commissions or strengthen State Independent Electoral Commission (SIECs)
- Ensure local governments play a role in maintaining security at the grassroots level, possibly by establishing local security outfits in collaboration with the state and federal governments
- Foster a better collaboration between local governments and traditional rulers