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The Federal Government has announced the Full Local Government Autonomy Implementation Timeline, a fallout from the verdict of the Supreme Court.
The Federal government said it is important to recognize that LG accounts are currently not linked to the Federal Government’s Treasury Single Account (TSA) as mandated in the light of the Supreme Court’s interpretation regarding the full autonomy of Local Governments (LGs), it is
The FG said it will in due course, instruct the 774 Local Government Areas (LGAs) across the federation to open or link their accounts to the Federal Government’s TSA within 90 days of the notice.
It said this action will effectively separate LGA accounts from their respective state accounts.
According to a Federal government statement, during the transitional period, State Governments will continue to oversee the financial affairs and expenditures of the LGA councils until all necessary requirements for full LG autonomy are fulfilled, solidifying the LGAs’ status as the third tier of government while the 21 States without elected Council Chairmen, State Governments will continue to receive allocations directly into their State Accounts.
It however said the funds will be supervised by the Heads of Local Government Administrations (HLGAs) and Treasurers, under the control of the existing Caretaker Committee Chairmen, for the 90-day period.
This measure according to the federal government will ensure that LG workers receive their wages while State Governments conduct Local Government Elections.
The directive also applies to the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).