The Patriotic Nigerian Youths Forum (PNYF) has announced the full realisation of local government autonomy across the nation.
The national coordinator of PNYF, Comrade Olamide Odumosu, celebrated the achievement in a statement weekend.
He said, “There’s no more hiding or stealing local government allocations by governors.”
According to him, this breakthrough marks the end of an era where state governors could unlawfully withhold or misappropriate funds allocated for local government areas (LGAs), paving the way for unprecedented transparency and accountability.
He said, “With this new financial independence, local government councils are now empowered to address their communities’ needs directly, ensuring that development funds reach their intended destinations.
“This shift is expected to significantly enhance the quality of life for millions of Nigerians by fostering more effective and responsive governance at the grassroots level.
“Local government autonomy is now a reality, and we encourage every Nigerian to take advantage of this new era by actively scrutinising the management of funds in their respective LGAs.”
To ensure this newfound autonomy translates into tangible benefits for all, the PNYF has mobilised its members nationwide to act as watchdogs.
The national coordinator noted that these volunteers will closely monitor the use of local government funds, holding officials accountable for any instances of mismanagement or corruption.
“Our members are everywhere, keeping a vigilant eye on local government funds,” Olamide emphasised.
“If any chairman is found misappropriating these funds, they will be held accountable.”
Meanwhile, the PNYF urges citizens to join the fight against corruption by reporting any suspected cases of financial misconduct within their LGAs.
The forum has pledged to work alongside anti-corruption agencies and other stakeholders to ensure that all local government funds are used for the betterment of the people.
Odumosu explained that this proactive approach by the PNYF signals a new chapter in Nigeria’s push for good governance, with local government autonomy as a crucial step towards achieving greater transparency and accountability at all levels of government.
