Governors: We are committed to financial autonomy of state legislature

The Nigeria Governors Forum (NGF) has pledged commitment to full
implementation of the financial autonomy of state legislature and
judiciary.

Speaking at the opening of a two-day conference in Abuja on
Thursday, Abdulaziz Yari, NGF chairman, said the implementation
will ensure the highest level of transparency and openness in
governance.

Represented by Mohammed Abubakar, Bauchi state governor, the NGF
chairman said governors will work with the federal government to
achieve the implementation strategy for the autonomy.

“I totally aligned with the motion that the legislature and
judiciary autonomy are necessary precondition for an enduring
democracy,” he said.

“This enhances efficiency, transparency and accountability in
government. May I also assure you that the state governors are
collectively committed to the enthronement of a strong and viral
democracy in Nigeria and would work with the federal government to
achieve the national implementation strategy and ultimately ensure
fully autonomy of the legislature and judiciary at sub-national
levels.

“The NGF fully supports Mr. President reform agenda and share
its passion for transparency and zero corruption. We commend the
efforts of the committee in putting together this very decisive
conference to see that Nigeria attends the highest level of
transparency and openness in governance.”

Yakubu Dogara, speaker of the house of representatives,
commended the president for signing the bill into law, saying the
autonomy is central to the practice of democracy especially
separation of powers.

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