Senator representing the Edo North senatorial district, Adams Oshiomhole, has declared his support for the financial autonomy of local governments in Nigeria.

His comment comes following the Supreme Court ruling that upheld the financial autonomy of local governments on July 11, 2024.

Sharing his thoughts at a forum on local government autonomy organized by the House of Representatives on Monday, the former Governor of Edo State pointed out the importance of character in governance.

Oshomhole mentioned the huge responsibilities of the local government chairmen, highlighting their closeness with the people.

He cautioned them to allocate resources wisely for essential infrastructure such as roads, hospitals, and other public services.

On a lighter note, Oshiomhole remarked, “It’s better to have 774 local government chairmen who are thieves than one big thief.”

He added that every local government in Nigeria will produce one or two billionaires, rather than having just one billionaire in the state.