Nigeria News: Obi Aguocha, representing the Ikwuano/Umuahia Federal Constituency in the National Assembly, asserted that local government chairmen in Abia State receive direct funding from the Federal Government. Speaking on FLO FM Umuahia, Aguocha stressed that Governor Alex Otti’s administration has upheld the local government autonomy principle, allowing councils to operate independently. He invited any local council chairperson experiencing funding inadequacies to publicly address the issue. For more details, read the original source.
In response to prevailing doubts about genuine autonomy in local government funding, Aguocha urged local government leaders to validate any claims of financial irregularities. This move underscores the current administration’s commitment to transparency in governance.
- Key takeaways:
- Aguocha confirms local councils in Abia receive direct Federal funding.
- Governor Alex Otti’s regime reportedly endorses autonomous council operations.
- Aguocha challenges any local government chairmen with funding issues to speak.
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