How Governor Yusuf Moves to Empower Local Councils With Financial, Administrative Freedom
As the debate over grassroots governance deepens across Nigeria, Kano State has stepped into the spotlight with Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf backing a bill that seeks to give all 44 local government councils full autonomy.
Though the announcement was first made earlier this week, the development continues to generate attention as part of the governor’s broader effort to reposition governance at the local level. The move reflects a growing debate on how much independence Nigeria’s local councils should enjoy in managing their resources and shaping development in their communities.
Governor Yusuf gave his support during the 31st Executive Council meeting at the Government House Annex in Kwankwasiyya City, where the council approved the transmission of the bill to the State House of Assembly for legislative consideration.
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If passed into law, the legislation will empower all 44 local government councils in Kano with both financial and administrative independence, enabling them to manage funds directly, execute projects without bureaucratic delays, and make decisions tailored to their people’s needs.
Governor Yusuf stressed that local government autonomy remains essential for good governance, accountability, and faster development at the grassroots, describing the reform as a necessary step in deepening democracy in Kano. He also expressed confidence that members of the State House of Assembly would rally behind the bill, which he said aligns with the overall interest of the people.
For many observers, this push for local government autonomy could mark a turning point in how governance is experienced in Kano, with ripple effects for grassroots development across Nigeria.
