Strat.1 Ensure that the roles and responsibilities of local governments are more clearly defined in the Constitution to prevent overlaps and conflicts with state governments
Strat.2 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.
Strat.3 Foster a better collaboration between local governments and traditional rulers.
Specific Legislative Actions
Strat.1 The House of Representatives, through the ongoing constitutional review process, has proposed amendments aimed at clearly defining the roles and responsibilities of local governments in the Constitution.
Strat.2 The House of Representatives through motions, debates, and committee recommendations, has supported the development of legal frameworks that enable local governments, in collaboration with state and federal governments, to establish and operate community-based security outfits
The House has advanced discussions and legislative proposals aimed at devolving certain security responsibilities to local governments, recognising their strategic position in addressing grassroots security challenges.
The ongoing constitutional amendment process includes considerations for clearer definitions of the roles of local governments in security architecture, reinforcing their capacity to contribute effectively to community safety.
The House has convened dialogues and public hearings involving security agencies, state actors, and local government representatives to explore viable models for integrating local security structures into the national security framework
Strat.3 The House of Representatives, through its constitutional review process and stakeholder engagements, is actively considering frameworks to formally recognise the advisory and governance-support roles of traditional institutions at the local level
Local Government Reform
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Implementation Strategies
Strat.1 Alter the Constitution to recognize Local Government as an independent tier with full financial and operational autonomy. This will be done in consultation with States for a balanced approach.
Specific Legislative Actions
Strat.1 The House of Representatives through its committee on constitution review is considering a constitutional amendment recognise local government as an independent tier of government with full financial and operational autonomy.
Additionally, the House of Representatives organised a national dialogue and stakeholder engagements that focused on local government reforms, including discussions on financial autonomy, administrative independence, and accountability frameworks.
Local Government Reform
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Implementation Strategies (STRAT)
Strat.1 Amend the Constitution to define the tenure of Local Government chairpersons and Councillors to prevent undue interference.
Strat.2 Amend the Constitution to provide for independent local government election commissions or strengthen State Independent Electoral Commission (SIECs)
Specific Legislative Actions
Strat.1 As of today, there is no specific bill that has been introduced in the House of Representatives to address this amendment.
Strat.2 The House of Representatives through is Constitution Review Committee is currently considering a bill to amend the Constitution to establish an independent body responsible for organizing, conducting, and supervising local government elections across the country.
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