In a landmark judgment delivered on July 11, 2024, the Supreme Court addressed the issue of financial autonomy for local councils in Nigeria. The court ruled that statutory funds allocated to the 774 local government areas must be disbursed directly to them, rather than being controlled by state governments. This ruling aims to enhance the financial independence of local councils, which have historically struggled with autonomy in fiscal matters. The decision is seen as a significant step towards empowering local governance and improving service delivery at the grassroots level.
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