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NBA Set to Host National Discourse on Local Government Financial Autonomy

Roland Bayode by Roland Bayode
February 17, 2025
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The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) is set to host a state-of-the-nation discourse on local government financial autonomy, aimed at ensuring full compliance with the Supreme Court’s judgment on council autonomy. According to a statement by NBA General Secretary, Dr. Mobolaji Ojibara, the event will bring together key stakeholders, including governors, the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON), and civil society organizations (CSOs).

The discourse, scheduled to take place on Wednesday at the NBA House in Abuja, will provide a platform for stakeholders to interrogate the challenges hindering the full implementation of the Supreme Court’s judgment. The NBA is committed to ensuring that the judgment is fully complied with, and the discourse is a critical step towards achieving this goal.

Dr. Ojibara emphasized the importance of the discourse, stating that it will bring together experts and stakeholders to discuss the challenges and opportunities arising from the Supreme Court’s judgment. The NBA is committed to promoting good governance and the rule of law, and the discourse is a key part of this effort.

The Supreme Court’s judgment on local government financial autonomy is a landmark decision that has significant implications for the governance and development of local communities. The NBA’s discourse will provide a platform for stakeholders to discuss the implications of the judgment and identify strategies for ensuring its full implementation.

The NBA has been at the forefront of efforts to promote good governance and the rule of law in Nigeria. The association has a long history of advocating for the rights of citizens and promoting transparency and accountability in government.

The discourse on local government financial autonomy is a critical part of the NBA’s efforts to promote good governance and the rule of law. The event will provide a platform for stakeholders to discuss the challenges and opportunities arising from the Supreme Court’s judgment and identify strategies for ensuring its full implementation.

The NBA’s efforts to promote good governance and the rule of law are critical to the development of Nigeria. The association’s work in promoting transparency and accountability in government is essential to ensuring that citizens’ rights are protected and that government is accountable to the people.

The discourse on local government financial autonomy is a key part of the NBA’s efforts to promote good governance and the rule of law. The event will provide a platform for stakeholders to discuss the implications of the Supreme Court’s judgment and identify strategies for ensuring its full implementation.

The NBA’s commitment to promoting good governance and the rule of law is evident in its efforts to host the discourse on local government financial autonomy. The association’s work in promoting transparency and accountability in government is essential to ensuring that citizens’ rights are protected and that government is accountable to the people.

Roland Bayode

Roland Bayode

Roland Bayode is a Nigerian journalist with expertise in investigative reporting and editorial leadership. A graduate of Mass Communication, he served as Editor-in-Chief of Echo Media at Adekunle Ajasin University and was the top intern at Premium Times Center for Investigative Journalism (PTCIJ) at Owena Press, The Hope Newspaper in Akure. Roland has contributed to News Round the Clock, PTCIJ Google-YIAGA LightRay Media, Apex Sport (U.S.), and served as Associate Editor for Nigeria Grassroot News under AFYMP.

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