• Hausa Edition
  • Podcast
  • Conferences
  • LeVogue Magazine
  • Business News
  • Print Advert Rates
  • Online Advert Rates
  • Contact Us
Monday, June 2, 2025
Leadership Newspapers
Read in Hausa
  • Home
  • News
  • Politics
  • Business
  • Sport
  • Health
  • Entertainment
  • Opinion
    • Editorial
  • Columns
  • Football
  • Others
    • LeVogue Magazine
    • Conferences
    • National Economy
  • Contact Us
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • News
  • Politics
  • Business
  • Sport
  • Health
  • Entertainment
  • Opinion
    • Editorial
  • Columns
  • Football
  • Others
    • LeVogue Magazine
    • Conferences
    • National Economy
  • Contact Us
No Result
View All Result
Leadership Newspapers
No Result
View All Result

NLC Warns Against Politicising LG Autonomy As NULGE Inaugurates New NAC

by Adegwu John
2 months ago
in News
Ajaero

Joe Ajaero, NLC President

Share on WhatsAppShare on FacebookShare on XTelegram

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has warned the federal government against politicising local government autonomy, stressing that the recent judicial ruling on the matter must be respected and implemented without delay.

Advertisement

Speaking at the inauguration of the newly elected National Administrative Council (NAC) members of the Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE) in Abuja, NLC President, Comrade Joe Ajaero stressed that local government autonomy has become a matter of law, not political discretion.

LEADERSHIP recalls that months after the Supreme Court’s ruling, granting full financial autonomy to the local government areas, its implementation has faced delays with allocations from the federation account yet to be paid directly to the LGAs.

However, addressing NULGE members in Abuja on Sunday, Ajaero cautioned against any attempt to further delay or manipulate the implementation of the Supreme Court ruling, asserting that it is not a favour granted by the government, but a legal mandate that must be upheld.

He further pledged that the NLC in collaboration with NULGE and other trade union movements would resist any infractions against local government autonomy at all levels.

RELATED

Empowering First-Time Homebuyers Through Policy And Education

Empowering First-Time Homebuyers Through Policy And Education

10 minutes ago
125 Worshippers Buried In Yobe

Eid-el-Kabir: Yobe Gov’t Shuts Schools For 10 Days

12 minutes ago

“We have gotten the autonomy now. I want to plead with the federal government not to play politics with it. The release of funds to local governments should not be at the whims and caprices of government.

“Our struggle has gone beyond agitation, it is now about enforcing the law. We are not at the mercy of any governor, president or minister,” Ajaero said.

In his inaugural address, the newly elected President-General of NULGE, Comrade Aliyu Haruna Kankara, reaffirmed the union’s commitment to advocating for full local government autonomy and improving the welfare of local government workers nationwide.

Kankara vowed to fight for the welfare of local government workers and the restoration of the past glory of the local government system in Nigeria.

Outlining his administration’s roadmap, Kankara highlighted key priorities, including; strengthening local government autonomy, intensifying advocacy and engagement with stakeholders to ensure full administrative and financial independence for local governments.

He also pledged fair representation in wage negotiations, capacity building, improved welfare programmes, among others.

Kankara also paid tribute to his predecessor, Comrade Akeem Olatunji Ambali, for his transformative leadership, which he said had left NULGE more united, stable, and influential within the labour movement.

Expressing confidence in his new role, Kankara assured union members that his administration would remain transparent, inclusive, and focused on tangible progress.

He said, “By the grace of Almighty Allah and with the support of our comrades, this Union shall witness an unprecedented transformation.

“It is important to let you know that we will demand for high ethical standards, hard-work, dedication to duties and most importantly, loyalty to the Union from members of our staff at all times and our administration will not tolerate any act of misconduct that may bring disrepute to the union.

However, I promise to operate an open-door policy where staff can be free to approach me or any leader with useful information and ideas that can bring progress and development to our union”.


We’ve got the edge. Get real-time reports, breaking scoops, and exclusive angles delivered straight to your phone. Don’t settle for stale news. Join LEADERSHIP NEWS on WhatsApp for 24/7 updates →

Join Our WhatsApp Channel

Breaking NEWS: Nigerians can now earn in US Dollars, acquire ultra premium domains for low and sell for super profit. Our client acquired a domain for $3715 and got it sold for $42,000. Click here to see how you too can profit from the business.


Tags: AjaeroNigeria Labour Congress (NLC)NULGE
SendShareTweetShare
Previous Post

Party, Zoning Undecided By Coalition To Unseat Tinubu, Says Ex-APC Chieftain Lukman

Next Post

‘Stop Working On My Timetable’, Soyinka Defends Silence On Tinubu’s Administration

Adegwu John

Adegwu John

You May Like

Empowering First-Time Homebuyers Through Policy And Education
Business

Empowering First-Time Homebuyers Through Policy And Education

2025/06/02
125 Worshippers Buried In Yobe
News

Eid-el-Kabir: Yobe Gov’t Shuts Schools For 10 Days

2025/06/02
FRSC Conducts ‘Operation Show Your Driver’s Licence’ In Rivers
News

FRSC Begins Probe Of Kano Athletes’ Accident

2025/06/02
WBFA, Reckitt Nigeria Organise Hygiene Workshop, Induct Student Ambassadors
Health

WBFA, Reckitt Nigeria Organise Hygiene Workshop, Induct Student Ambassadors

2025/06/02
Sustainable Nigeria: Academy Urges Dialogue On startup Policy Hurdles
News

Sustainable Nigeria: Academy Urges Dialogue On startup Policy Hurdles

2025/06/02
FERMA Needs N880bn Yearly For Road Maintenance — Minister
News

FERMA Needs N880bn Yearly For Road Maintenance — Minister

2025/06/02
Leadership Conference advertisement

LATEST

Empowering First-Time Homebuyers Through Policy And Education

Eid-el-Kabir: Yobe Gov’t Shuts Schools For 10 Days

FRSC Begins Probe Of Kano Athletes’ Accident

WBFA, Reckitt Nigeria Organise Hygiene Workshop, Induct Student Ambassadors

Sustainable Nigeria: Academy Urges Dialogue On startup Policy Hurdles

FERMA Needs N880bn Yearly For Road Maintenance — Minister

Sarri Rejoins Lazio As Head Coach For Second Spell

‘Amaechi Hungry For Power, Not Food’, Wike Slams Ex-Minister

Federal Gov’t Moves To End ‘419’ Scare, Cyber Fraud In Banking Sector

Borno CJ To Chair Nigeria’s First Justice Tech Hackathon, Accelerator Challenge

© 2025 Leadership Media Group - All Rights Reserved.

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • News
  • Politics
  • Business
  • Sport
  • Health
  • Entertainment
  • Opinion
    • Editorial
  • Columns
  • Football
  • Others
    • LeVogue Magazine
    • Conferences
    • National Economy
  • Contact Us

© 2025 Leadership Media Group - All Rights Reserved.