As Nigeria marks Democracy Day on Wednesday, stakeholders have called for the strengthening of local government administration to promote good governance and ensure effective and accountable democracy.
The call was made during a virtual event with the theme 'June 12 Democracy Dialogue,' organized by The Office of the Citizen , an initiative stemming from Pillar One of the #FixPolitics Initiative. Speakers at the event included Obiageli Ezekwesili , former minister Frank Nweke II, Convener of Chess in Slums Africa Tunde Onakoya, founder of BudgIT Seun Onigbinde and founder of Community Life Project, Ngozi Iwere.
One of the panelists, Aisha Yesufu, suggested that it is important for people to understand that the office of the citizen is the highest office in the land, calling for citizenship enlightenment and empowerment. Yesufu maintained that people, especially at the grassroots, have the right to make demands and ask questions about governance in their local areas. She also stressed the need to grant financial autonomy to local governments. 'There should be full autonomy.
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