- Kano Govt.Announces Step Towards LG Autonomy
By Abdullahi Yusuf
Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano has announced a step to grant full Autonomy to the 44 Local Government Councils in the State.
A statement issued by the governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, said the move is aimed at strengthening grassroots governance in the state.
Dawakin Tofa issued the statement shortly after the 31st State Executive Council meeting presided over by the governor at the Government House Annex, Kwankwasiyya City,Kano.
According to the statement, the council approved the transmission of the bill to the State House of Assembly for legislative consideration.
It quoted the Governor as explaining that the proposed law is designed to empower the local councils with both financial and administrative independence, “thereby enabling them to manage their resources directly, implement projects without undue bureaucratic delays, and take decisions that reflect the priorities of their people.”
“Local government autonomy is essential for good governance, accountability, and rapid development at the grassroots. This reform is a necessary step in deepening democracy in Kano State,”the governor said.
He said the bill, once passed, would foster transparency, reduce duplication of responsibilities between the state and local governments, and accelerate development across the 44 councils.
He expressed confidence that members of the State House of Assembly would support the bill, as it aligned with the overall interest and aspirations of the people.
“The administration’s move signals a commitment to democratizing governance and ensuring that resources directly serve the communities they are meant for,” the statement added.