Collapse of Local Governance Fuelled Insecurity - Tinubu

During a nationwide broadcast on June 12 to commemorate Democracy Day, President Bola Tinubu attributed the ongoing insecurity in Nigeria to the collapse of grassroots governance. He emphasized that ineffective local government administration poses a significant challenge to the nation's progress. In response, Tinubu's administration is advocating for financial autonomy for all 774 local councils, aiming to enhance their effectiveness and ensure that democracy's benefits are felt at the community level. The president underscored the importance of local governance in fostering security and stability within the country.

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