The Senator representing Kwara Central Senatorial District, Senator Saliu Mustapha today presented his ninth bill before the Senate with the first reading of the Local Government Fiscal Accountability Bill 2024 (SB, 549).
This new bill aims to enhance fiscal transparency in local government administration by mandating the publication of monthly allocations to all Local Government Areas from the Federation Account.
This bill comes on the heels of a recent Supreme Court judgment that has bolstered the autonomy of local government areas, making the timing of this legislation particularly significant.
The passage of this bill into law would mark a significant step towards enhancing fiscal transparency and accountability at the grassroots level, potentially transforming the landscape of local governance in Nigeria.
