LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND FINANCIAL AUTONOMY

Local government and financial autonomy refers to the ability of municipal, county, or regional authorities to manage their own revenues, expenditures, and budgeting without direct control from higher levels of government. It includes powers to levy taxes, collect fees, receive transfers, and allocate funds for local services such as education, public safety, infrastructure, and social programs, while being accountable to local residents and adhering to national legal frameworks. This autonomy aims to improve efficiency, responsiveness, and democratic participation in public finance. Views Nigeria