Mimiko Seeks More Resources For States

[Shola Sholaz]

The Governor of Ondo State, Dr. Olusegun Mimiko, has called for the devolution of more resources to states to enable them meet their numerous challenges.
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Mimiko stated this in his office during a visit by officials of the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission, RMAFC, led by Rev. Ajibola Fagboyegun.
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According to a statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr. Eni Akinsola, the governor submitted that some of the items contained in the exclusive list which included the issues of security and power were also being handled by state governments.
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He noted that the state, which is the closer tier of government to the people, has various challenges that affect the socio-economic development of the people.

[Folami David]

The challenges of Nigerian states are so much that this governors really need this money to meet up with certain expectations from indigens.