National Assembly Will Ensure Councils Get Their Funds — Sen Karimi Assures
Senator Karimi has assured Nigerians that the National Assembly will take decisive steps to ensure local government councils receive their statutory funds as provided by law.
Speaking on the issue of local government autonomy and financial accountability, the lawmaker emphasized that councils must have direct access to their allocations in order to function effectively and deliver development at the grassroots level. According to him, delays or diversions of council funds undermine service delivery and democratic governance.
Sen Karimi noted that the National Assembly is committed to strengthening oversight mechanisms and supporting reforms that promote transparency in the management of local government finances. He added that ensuring councils get their funds remains a priority in ongoing legislative efforts.
The senator further explained that when councils are properly funded, they are better positioned to address local needs such as primary healthcare, basic education, sanitation, and rural infrastructure.
His remarks have been welcomed by governance advocates, who see them as a positive signal toward resolving long-standing concerns about local government funding and autonomy in Nigeria.
As discussions on fiscal responsibility continue, the assurance from the National Assembly reinforces calls for a system where local governments are empowered to serve their communities effectively.
