Nigerian Concord Newspaper
Former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister for Justice, Chief Michael Kaase Aondoakaa (SAN), has called for a more effective and empowered local government administration as a key pathway to achieving genuine national unity.
Speaking during the official flag-off of the “One Nigeria Project” put together by the National Association of Former Elected Local Government Chairmen in Nigeria (NALGON Emeritus) at the NAF Conference Centre, Abuja, Aondoakaa stressed that unity in Nigeria must begin at the grassroots, noting that national policies will have limited impact unless the people at the local levels are fully involved.
According to him, “Whatever the government does at the top to promote unity will not yield meaningful results if the people at the grassroots are not carried along. Real unity starts with the villages, the communities, and the local councils.”
The Senior Advocate of Nigeria further urged the Federal and State Governments to give local governments a stronger role in the fight against insecurity, adding that they are closest to the people and best positioned to provide early intelligence and community driven solutions. He emphasized that granting local councils a free and independent operational hand would not only enhance security but also stimulate development across rural communities.
He concluded by reaffirming his commitment to a governance model that strengthens local structures, bridges divides, and brings government closer to the people.