Doguwa prioritizes local government autonomy for development

The Chairman of the House of Representatives Downstream Petroleum Committee, Alhaji Ado Alhassan Doguwa, has emphasized that local government autonomy is a top priority for the country.

Speaking to newsmen in Kano on Saturday, Doguwa highlighted the critical role of local governments in addressing Nigeria’s challenges.

“Today’s insecurities, poverty, and lack of development are all results of the malfunction of the local government areas in the country,” he stated.

Doguwa, dressed in traditional chieftain attire, reaffirmed his commitment to his role, saying, “I remain the Sardauna Doguwa because, as far as I am concerned, the controversy surrounding the dissolution of Kano emirates remains a subject of litigation.

It is on record that this very House did their best in the passage of the Petroleum Bill into law, and today, as far as that sector is concerned, Nigeria is marching with its shoulders high in the comity of nations.”

Reflecting on the country’s legislative achievements, Doguwa asserted, “The country is better today because of several other bills that were passed into law.”

He called for an intensified effort to secure local government autonomy, advocating for the Speaker of the House to chair the Constitutional Review Committee.

“Therefore, we should go the extra mile to ensure that local government autonomy is achieved. That is why I want the Speaker himself to chair the Constitutional Review Committee so that together we will do the magic,” he said.

Doguwa assured that with full autonomy for local governments, Nigerians would experience improved security and freedom. “I’m assuring you that with local governments’ full autonomy, Nigerians would once more sleep with their eyes closed and move around everywhere without the fear of being molested or taken away,” he concluded.