Forum Criticises Confab’s Recommendation To Scrap LG NAN — Aug 14, 2014 | Leave a comment Mr Onogu Monday, the Chairman, National PDP Councillors’ Forum, on Thursday in Abuja criticised the recommendation by delegates to the National Conference to scrap local government from the constitution. Addressing a news conference in Abuja on the “social and security situation in the country’’, Monday said the recommendation was “retrogressive”. “ We the National PDP Councillors’ Forum, comprising over 80 per cent of elected councilors in Nigeria, categorically condemn in strong terms the move. “ We also warn of the dangers associated with this recommendation which include unemployment, insecurity and total backwardness at the grassroots. He recalled that local governments were created in 1976 to bring development nearest to the people. He said that developments recorded across the country since their creation would not have been possible, adding that the councils should be retained. “ What we need is autonomy for local governments,’’ he said. The chairman commended President Goodluck Jonathan for setting up a special committee to tackle the spread of Ebola virus in the country. He said that the measure contributed to containing the spread of the virus within Lagos State. Monday expressed the determination of the forum to embark on awareness campaign against the virus in rural communities, to enable people to take preventive measures and maintain proper hygiene. The forum is a socio-political platform for all elected councilors of the PDP in the 36 states and the FCT. (NAN)
Posted on: Thu, 14 Aug 2014 18:22:51 +0000
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