LGA Chairman Advocates for Increased Funding to Support Development

Nigeria _ The Federal Government has been urged to boost funding for Local Government Areas (LGAs) to facilitate the implementation of the proposed ₦70,000 minimum wage and address pressing developmental challenges

Mr. Christopher Manship, Chairman of Quan Pan Local Government Area in Plateau State, made the appeal, emphasizing that the current allocation is insufficient  to cover critical development projects. Manship commended the Plateau State Government’s hands-off approach to managing LGA funds and highlighted urgent grassroots needs, including https://radionigeria.gov.ng/2025/01/08/lga-chair-urges-fg-boost-allocations-to-support-minimum-wage/  healthcare, security, agricultural inputs, and road networks.

By Taiwo olatinwo/ January 8, 2025