By Njoku Chijioke
Comrade Akeem Olatunji Ambali, President of the National Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE), has called for urgent reforms to revive Nigeria’s local government system, describing it as critical to national development.
Ambali emphasized that empowering local governments is key to addressing grassroots challenges such as poor infrastructure, inadequate healthcare, and limited economic opportunities.
He urged policymakers and stakeholders to prioritize this sector to unlock Nigeria’s full potential and drive sustainable development.
His passionate appeal underscores the need for effective governance at the grassroots, sparking hope for a renewed focus on local government reforms to uplift rural communities.