Strat.1 To create a more effective, accountable and participatory system of local governance that can better meet the needs of communities enhance public trust and promote sustainable development.
Specific Legislative Actions
Strat.1 The Local reform constitutes the ongoing 6th Constitution alteration. The Senate House has inuagurated a 45 member to work and provide considearble outcome. They planned to conclude the exercise by 2026 (https://punchng.com/senate-unveils-45-man-committee-for-constitution-amendment/).
Also as part of the Local governement reform, some bills meant to create a more effective, accountable and participatory system of local governance that can better meet the needs of communities enhance public trust and promote sustainable development have been initiated on the floor of the Senate. These include:
1. Local Government Independent Electoral Commission (Establishment) Bill, 2024 (SB. 531) sponsored by the Chairman, Senate Committee on Finance, Senator Sani Musa, passed first reading at plenary (https://www.westernpost.ng/breaking-senate-moves-to-create-local-government-electoral-commission/?utm)
2. Local Government Fiscal Accountability Bill 2024 (SB, 549),” sponsored by Senator Saliu Mustapha, representing Kwara Central (passed first Reading). (https://punchng.com/senate-passes-bill-to-make-local-govt-allocations-public/?utm)
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