LG Autonomy: Nasarawa Govt Takes Fresh Action On Its Joint Account

Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State has officially terminated the joint account arrangement that was in place between the state government and its 13 local government areas.

This development was confirmed on Tuesday by Peter Ahemba, the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Public Affairs, during a press briefing held in Lafia.

Ahemba clarified that this decision aligns with the Supreme Court ruling that provides financial autonomy to all 774 local government areas across the nation.

He also emphasized that the Sule administration is committed to upholding the law, noting that this change will empower local government areas to make significant progress in their development efforts.

“The governor is one of the most accountable and transparent leaders in the country who believes in the rule of law and has nothing to hide. This suggests the move to eliminate the previously existing joint account,” the government official noted.

Regarding the new wage, the governor’s aide stated that the state government would implement the ₦70,000 minimum wage signed into law by the Federal Government.

“You will recall that the governor was willing to implement the new minimum wage since August and pay arrears of three months. However, the organised labour preferred the implementation of their promotions first, and the governor agreed to their request.

“The government is ready to begin discussions on the new minimum wage now that the promotions have been successfully implemented,” he added.

The media aide reassured the state’s residents that the government remains committed to prioritizing their well-being by delivering high-quality infrastructure.

Additionally, he emphasized that the government would make significant investments in the agricultural sector to combat hunger and poverty within the state.