The Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE) in South-West states has reaffirmed its longstanding advocacy for local government autonomy. In a recent announcement from its headquarters in Ibadan, NULGE stressed the critical importance of granting autonomy to local governments as a means to enhance service delivery at the grassroots level.
Comrade Babalola Abimbola, Vice President General of South-West NULGE, highlighted that local government autonomy is essential for promoting effective and accountable governance directly responsive to the needs of the people.
The statement underscored the necessity of enabling local governments to govern independently, supported by direct financial allocations that ensure transparency and efficient resource management.
NULGE's position advocates for autonomy as a pivotal step toward streamlining administrative processes within local governance structures.
By empowering local authorities, the union believes there will be heightened community engagement in decision-making processes, leading to more inclusive and responsive governance practices.
Furthermore, local government autonomy is viewed as a catalyst for stimulating economic growth through targeted development initiatives tailored to local needs and priorities.
The union's call for autonomy resonates as a plea for all stakeholders, including governmental bodies at all levels and civil society organizations, to endorse and support this initiative.
Emphasizing the potential for a more democratic and development-oriented local governance framework, NULGE positions autonomy as a cornerstone for advancing effective public service delivery and fostering sustainable community development across South-West Nigeria.