State governors in Nigeria are actively opposing the proposed direct disbursement of federal allocations to local government councils, seeking to delay the enforcement of a Supreme Court verdict granting autonomy to the councils. The governors recently met with President Bola Tinubu at the State House in Abuja to voice their concerns against the implementation of this policy.
The move highlights ongoing tensions between state and local governments over financial control, with governors expressing reservations about the shift in funding dynamics that direct payments to local government councils would entail. The issue remains contentious as stakeholders deliberate on potential impacts on governance and resource allocation at local levels.
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