LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND FINANCIAL AUTONOMY

Local government and financial autonomy refers to the authority granted to municipal, regional, or other sub‑national entities to manage their own revenues, expenditures, and budgeting without direct control from the central government. This autonomy typically includes the power to levy taxes, collect fees, receive transfers, and allocate funds for local services such as education, infrastructure, public safety, and social programs, allowing local authorities to tailor spending to community needs while maintaining accountability through local legislative bodies. Views Nigeria