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‘Hold States, Local Govts Accountable for Funds Allocation’ – FG

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  • Nigerians have been urged to hold States and local governments accountable on allocations from the federal government

  • Allocations from federal government meant for funding local projects – Minister of Information

  • Governors received N570 billion as additional support fund

The Federal Government has urged Nigerians to hold State, and Local Governments accountable for the constitutionally allocated funds.

FG revealed that the funds are usually shared among Federal, State, and Local Governments, and it is the responsibility of each tier to utilize their shares effectively.

The Minister of Information, Mohammed Idris made the revelations during his recent appearance on the popular Brekete Family Show in response to criticism directed at President Bola Tinubu.

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Idris explained that the funds allocated to States and Local Governments are to be used for local projects such as maintaining gutters, schools, and hospitals.

He revealed that since December, Governors have received over N570bn in additional support, aside from their monthly allocations.

The Minister charged Nigerians to hold their State and Local Governments accountable for the utilization of the funds, rather than solely relying on the Federal Government for solutions.

Tinubu Told to Reduce Fuel Price to N200

Amid the ongoing #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria protest, President Bola Tinubu has been asked to reduce the pump price of fuel to N200 per litre.

The call was made on Friday by a chieftain of the Labour Party, Dr. Yunusa Tanko, who noted that the action will result to an end in the nationwide protests.

The Senior Pastor of Awaiting The Second Coming Of Christ Ministry, Adewale Giwa, has also urged President Tinubu to take proactive steps that would quell the protest before ‘it’s too late’.

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