Nigeria: Oshiomhole speaks on LG autonomy, says it’s better to have 774 thieves than 1 big thief — Africa Links 24

Adams Oshiomhole, the Senator representing the Edo North senatorial district, has thrown his weight of support behind the financial autonomy recently granted to local government areas in the country.

Speaking at a forum on local government autonomy organized by the House of Representatives on Monday, Mr Oshiomhole emphasized the significant responsibilities of local government chairmen, given their proximity to the people.

Mr Oshiomhole said: “It’s better to have 774 local…