Supreme Court Ruling Still On Paper | Nigeria News

Two years after the Supreme Court’s landmark ruling mandating direct federal funding to local councils, over ten trillion naira has flowed into local coffers — up 33% in the second year — yet the promised financial autonomy remains unfulfilled. Despite the ruling’s intent to bypass state governors and empower elected local officials, funds still funnel through state joint accounts, leaving many councils underfunded. The National Union of Local Government Employees confirms no real shift has occurred, as states continue to receive and control the money meant for councils. While some states may be progressing, across the country, the system of state governors holding the purse strings persists — leaving local governments to wonder when true financial independence will finally arrive. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/571f87ed6af35906