The Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON) has condemned the suspension of 18 local government chairmen by the Edo State House of Assembly, describing the action as unconstitutional and an abuse of power. In an emergency meeting on Wednesday, the National Executive Council of ALGON jointly criticized the suspension, which followed Governor Monday Okpebholo’s … Read more
The Association of Local Governments of Nigeria, ALGON, has called on the states yet to conduct local government elections to do so. ALGON made this call in a communique by its National Publicity Secretary, Hamisu Mohammed, after its 51st National Executive Council Meeting, NEC, in Katsina. The association thanked President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his … Read more
Four months after the Supreme Court ordered the Federal Government to pay monthly allocations directly to the accounts of Nigeria’s 774 local government councils, the directive remains unimplemented. In July, the apex court ruled that local government allocations must bypass joint state-local government accounts managed by state governments. However, the Federation Accounts Allocation Committee (FAAC) … Read more
The Organized Labour, which includes the Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE), Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), and Nigerian Union of Pensioners (NUP), has put forward a proposal for a staff redistribution, placement, and auditing exercise. This initiative aims to determine the accurate number of local government workers, primary school teachers, and pensioners across … Read more
The Association of Local Government of Nigeria, ALGON, has felicitated with Nigeria as it marks 64th year anniversary of nationhood. In a congratulatory message on Monday in Lafia, Nasarawa state, ALGON National President, Hon Aminu Mu’azu said the occasion is to reflect on Nigeria’s democratic journey and honor the sacrifices that have shaped the nation. … Read more
The Association of Local Governments of Nigeria, ALGON, has commiserated with the people of Maiduguri, Borno over the recent flood that ravaged the city, leaving scores killed and property destroyed. The National President of ALGON, Aminu Mua’zu-Maifata, stated this on behalf of the chairmen of the 774 local government areas while addressing newsmen on Thursday … Read more
The Association of Local Governments of Nigeria, ALGON, has called for increased awareness programmes to promote the rule of law at the grassroots level. The National President of ALGON, Aminu Maifata, made this call on Thursday in Abuja while presenting the concerns of the 774 local government areas at the National Summit of Fiscal Responsibility … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Association of Local Government of Nigeria (ALGON), has appealed to the National Assembly to consider extending the tenure of elected local government officials across the country. The National President of ALGON, Aminu Muazu-Maifata, made the call during a press briefing in Lafia, Nasarawa State, on Monday. According to Muazu-Maifata, … Read more
• Youths in Degema Protest Expired Tenure Of Rivers LG Chairmen. • The chairmen, under ALGON, claim a recent amendment to the Local Government Law allows them a six-month extension. • Governor Fubara warned against actions disrupting state peace, while protesters demanded the chairmen’s immediate departure. EKO HOT BLOG reports that youths in Degema Local Government Area … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that a federal high court in Abuja has dismissed a suit seeking to disqualify Kolade Alabi as the national president of the Association of Local Government of Nigeria (ALGON). The plaintiffs, Incorporated Trustees of ALGON, Abubakar Abdullahi and Shaban Shuaib, challenged the legality of Alabi’s position as the national president of … Read more
The Association of Local Government of Nigeria, ALGON has commended the Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun on his decision to reinstate the local Government chairmen earlier suspended by his administration. ALGON president, Hon. Alabi David Kolade while reacting to the Governor’s decision said that the Governor has revealed how patriotic and democratic his administration … Read more