Supreme Court’s verdict: Oyo council chairmen pull out of ALGON

Supreme Court’s verdict: Oyo council chairmen pull out of ALGON

The 33 council chairmen in Oyo State have pulled out of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON) over the Supreme Court’s judgment granting fiscal autonomy to local governments across the country. In a communiqué, the chairmen unanimously declared their support for Governor Seyi Makinde. The state ALGON’s Public Relations Officer, Ibrahim Akintayo, described…

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ALGON pledges cordial relationship between govs, council chairmen

LG autonomy: ALGON pledges cordial relationship between govs, council chairmen

The Association of Local Government of Nigeria, ALGON, has pledged cordial working relationship between council chairmen and the governors. The National President of ALGON, Alhaji Aminu Muazu-Maifata, made the promise during a news conference on Monday in Lafia, Nasarawa state. He said a cordial relationship would ensure proper developments at the grassroots. The ALGON leader…

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