The Chairman Senate Committee on Privatization, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu has sounded a warning that Nigeria may not be ready to combat banditry and kidnapping if the Local Government system is not revived, ABN TV reports.
He made this statement during a Senate plenary session, drawing from his experience as a former Governor of Abia State.
Senator Kalu recalled that during his tenure, Local Government Chairmen were important personalities who controlled their votes and were independent.
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He emphasized that reviving the Local Government system is crucial to addressing the country’s security challenges and ensuring effective grassroots development.