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RMAFC, ALGON Deepen Collaboration to Advance Local Government Autonomy
Joel Ajayi
The Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) has pledged to deepen collaboration with the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON) to strengthen local government administration, advance fiscal autonomy and ensure that increased resources translate into tangible development at the grassroots.
The commitment was made when a delegation of RMAFC Federal Commissioners, led by Hon. Aliyu Abdulkadir, Federal Commissioner representing Nasarawa State and Chairman, State and Local Government Monitoring Committee, paid a courtesy visit to the National President of ALGON, Hon. (Engr.) Bello Lawal, at the Association’s National Secretariat in Abuja.
Speaking on behalf of the RMAFC Chairman, Dr. Mohammed Bello Shehu, OFR, PhD, Hon. Abdulkadir said the newly constituted Committee was established to deepen engagement with the third tier of government and explore practical measures to strengthen local governments.
He stressed that, as a constitutional body, RMAFC is empowered to monitor accruals and disbursements into and from the Federation Account, to which local governments are constitutionally entitled.
Hon. Abdulkadir gave the assurance that the Commission is ready to ensure that the autonomy of local government, as recently pronounced by the Supreme Court, is given effect to.
He also urged local governments to strengthen their internally generated revenue and reduce overdependence on allocations from the centre.
Also speaking, Sen. Marafa Bashir Abba, Federal Commissioner representing Taraba State and Vice Chairman of the State and Local Government Monitoring Committee, said the engagement would generate ideas capable of improving the Committee’s work and strengthening collaboration with ALGON, particularly in addressing challenges confronting local governments, including issues surrounding local government elections.
Responding, Hon. Bello Lawal welcomed the initiative, describing RMAFC’s engagement as timely and critical to the future of grassroots governance. He said, “When you empower local government, you empower the whole country because local government is where people actually live.”
He further said, “A strengthened local governments constitute the bedrock and foundation for the development of our country.” Hon. Bello called for greater participation of local governments in revenue-allocation processes and assured the Commission of ALGON’s readiness to collaborate on capacity building, fiscal discipline and improved utilisation of public resources.
Other members of the delegation from RMAFC included Hon. Kabeer Muhammed Usman, Federal Commissioner, Gombe State; Hon. Madu Ali Juluri, Federal Commissioner, Yobe State; Hon. Rabiu Garba, Federal Commissioner, Zamfara State; and Hon. (Amb.) Jacob Ayuba Mbako, Federal Commissioner representing the FCT.
The engagement reinforces RMAFC’s commitment to strategic partnerships that promote fiscal accountability, effective revenue management, local government autonomy and inclusive development at the grassroots.
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DNKI President Champions Humanitarian Service, Sustainable Community Development
Cyril Samania
The President of De Norsemen Kclub International (DNKI), Chief Oliver Patrick Ityohegh, has reaffirmed the organisation’s commitment to humanitarian service, stressing the importance of supporting vulnerable people and improving community welfare beyond the annual celebration of Humanitarian Day.
Ityohegh stated this during the organisation’s Cauldron Night and Award Presentation held to commemorate its 2026 Humanitarian Day celebration, theme: “Humanity First: Advancing Hope, Dignity and Community Well-being.” organised by the DNKI Abuja Chapter.
He emphasised that humanitarian service should be a continuous responsibility driven by compassion, solidarity and a commitment to making a meaningful difference in society.
According to him, DNKI’s humanitarian activities reflect its dedication to giving back to society and supporting people in need, while encouraging members to sustain initiatives that promote human dignity and community well-being.
He added that the organisation would continue to strengthen its humanitarian engagements through practical interventions aimed at improving the lives of vulnerable people and promoting community development.
Speaking at the event, the representative of the Abuja Chapter Chairman and Chairman of its Advisory Council, Prince Efiong Okpe, said the organisation’s humanitarian activities extended beyond the annual celebration of Humanitarian Day on October 15.
Okpe explained that DNKI undertook several initiatives throughout the year, including blood donation exercises, visits to hospitals and correctional centres, as well as support for orphanages and other vulnerable groups.
According to him, the organisation also collaborated with humanitarian bodies in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to identify areas of need and provide assistance within its available resources.
He described Humanitarian Day as an opportunity for members to renew their commitment to service and demonstrate solidarity with people facing difficult circumstances.
Earlier, the Chairman of the Planning Committee and Coordinator of the DNKI Gwagwalada Zone, Mr Etudaiye Hamzat, disclosed that the chapter had provided financial assistance to some members to help pay their children’s school fees, alongside distributing bags of rice and other relief items to members experiencing hardship.
Hamzat explained that the interventions followed concerns over the difficulties some members faced in meeting their family responsibilities, particularly the rising cost of their children’s education.
He maintained that supporting members in need was consistent with the organisation’s humanitarian principles, adding that DNKI remained committed to extending assistance to non-members and vulnerable communities as part of its commitment to leading by example.
Looking ahead, Hamzat said the Abuja Chapter planned to expand its humanitarian outreach to remote communities within the FCT, with particular attention to orphanages, schools and widows facing difficulties in meeting their family responsibilities.
He also recalled previous interventions for internally displaced persons (IDPs), which included the distribution of food, clothing and educational materials, noting that the chapter intended to scale up such initiatives in the coming year.
The highlight of the event was the presentation of awards to outstanding members and distinguished non-members in recognition of their contributions to humanitarian service.
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