Governor Sule Empowers Local Governments, Disbands State-LG Joint Account In Nasarawa

Governor Sule Empowers Local Governments, Disbands State-LG Joint Account In Nasarawa

Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State has officially ended the joint account system previously shared between the state government and its 13 local government areas. This decision, confirmed on Tuesday by the Governor’s Senior Special Assistant on Public Affairs, Peter Ahemba, aligns with a Supreme Court ruling that grants financial independence to all 774 local governments in Nigeria…CONTINUE READING…

Speaking in Lafia, Ahemba emphasized that Governor Sule’s administration is dedicated to transparency and upholding the law, allowing local governments greater control over their development efforts.

Ahemba highlighted Governor Sule’s commitment to accountability, describing him as one of the country’s most transparent leaders who strongly supports the rule of law.

On the new minimum wage, Ahemba noted that the Nasarawa State Government will implement the ₦70,000 minimum wage recently approved by the Federal Government. While the governor was ready to implement the wage increase as early as August, the state first prioritized organized labor’s request for promotional adjustments.

Additionally, the aide assured citizens that the state government will continue to invest in high-quality infrastructure and intensify efforts in agriculture to combat hunger and poverty across Nasarawa.