A report said the much-awaited direct allocation from the Federation Account to 774 local governments will begin next month.
The schedule going by the account, will end the delay in the implementation of the July 11 judgment of the Supreme Court granting financial autonomy to councils.
The execution has been frustrated by the governors.
Citing an unnamed member of the Inter-Ministerial Committee established to enforce the Supreme Court judgment, The Nation said the constraint will give way to enforcement as from January.
“A few LGAs have already started receiving their direct allocations but all of the 774 LGAs will fully start receiving their allocations from January 2025.
“Our committee will reconvene in January to review its progress and finalise measures before the Accountant-General of the Federation issues authorisation for the complete rollout.
“This is a critical juncture in Nigeria’s governance structure.
“Our January 2025 meeting will also address the actions of governors attempting to undermine the autonomy of democratically elected LGA chairmen, deputies, and councillors, ensuring they are not coerced into serving state interest,” It quoted the source as saying.
