By;Ibrahim kanoma
Hon. Aminu Sani Jaji said the freedom of local governments to manage their affairs, make decisions, and allocate resources without undue interference from higher tiers of government. He said It is also empowering local communities to take ownership of their development, harness local resources, and address unique local needs.
HON. Dr. Aminu Sani JAJI spoke as a guest speaker at the Public lecture and interactive session organized by Zamfara state STUDENTS ASSOCIATION ( ZAMSSA) AHMADU BELLO UNIVERSITY ZARIA chapter
Hon. Aminu Sani Jaji who represents Kaura Namoda/Birnin Magaji at green chamber of the National Assembly further said local government autonomy can Unlock economic growth and development, Improve service delivery and infrastructure,
enhance community participation and engagement,Foster accountability and transparency, address local security and conflict resolution.
He also navigate the significance of local government autonomy and its transformative potential for our communities, our states, and our nation.”
Hon. Jaji place emphasis on the benefits of local government autonomy which include:
Improved service delivery: Local governments can respond to community needs more effectively.
Increased local revenue: Autonomy allows local governments to explore local revenue sources.
Economic growth and development: Local governments can invest in local economies and create jobs.
Enhanced community participation: Autonomy fosters community involvement in decision-making.
Better security and conflict resolution: Local governments can address local security concerns.
Accountability and transparency: Autonomy ensures local governments are accountable to their constituents.
Others are Tailored developmental projects: Local governments can initiate projects addressing local needs.
Reduced poverty and inequality: Autonomy helps address local grievances, reducing poverty and inequality.
Improved infrastructure and amenities: Local governments can invest in local infrastructure.
Empowerment of local leaders: Autonomy empowers local leaders to take ownership of development initiatives.
Decentralization of power: Autonomy promotes decentralization, reducing the burden on federal and state governments.
Innovative solutions: Local governments can develop innovative solutions to local challenges.
Improved healthcare and education: Autonomy enables local governments to invest in local healthcare and education.
The rest are Environmental sustainability: Local governments can address local environmental concerns.
Disaster response and management: Autonomy enables local governments to respond to local disasters effectively.
Jaji said by granting local governments autonomy, communities can enjoy these benefits, leading to improved overall well-being and development.
He commended the organizers of the public lecture and the entire Management of the United for their unwavering support and commitments to ensuring the success of the programme. He also emphasize the need to be good ambassadors of your family, university community, the society and the country in general, particularly representing your institution of learning, which is now considered as one of profound university in the country.
He said Youths participation in governance is a symbol of future tomorrow, bringing about mentorship and Inclusivity. However, subversive agents seek to destroy to destroy your future and ruin our society by recruiting some of you to be irresponsible in your thinking.
He urged them to be responsible and sound in their reasoning, careful in dealing with issues affecting our well-being. Some individuals use social media to justify their actions, spreading lies to serve their interest.
Hon.Sani Jaji use the medium to comment on the planned nationwide protest which is not in the best interest of our region and the nation in general and plead them not allow anyone to use them in the name of the protest. He further acknowledge the hardship being experienced in the country
