Citizens and analysts demand state governors deliver results from over N11trn in FAAC allocations within a year.
With a total of N11.195 trillion disbursed to states and local governments through the Federation Accounts Allocation Committee (FAAC) in the past one year, expectations are mounting for State Governors across Nigeria to justify the unprecedented fiscal inflow with visible development results.
The sheer volume of allocation, driven by increased oil revenues and exchange rate adjustments, has placed state chief executives under the spotlight, as citizens grow increasingly vocal about the need for impactful governance, improved infrastructure, and better service delivery.
President Bola Tinubu on Thursday charged Governors elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to redouble their efforts in delivering development at the grassroots, saying many Nigerians are still dissatisfied with the pace of governance and the benefits of democracy.
Speaking at the National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting of the APC, Tinubu said: “We need to do more. Nigerians are still complaining at the grassroots. You, the governors, have to wet the ground and give more dividends of democracy at the grassroots. We must not rest. Our people need to feel the impact of government more directly.”
Analysts and civil society groups are also demanding greater transparency, prudent spending, and measurable outcomes from the funds received.
From tackling poverty and unemployment to upgrading healthcare, education, and road networks, pressure is mounting on governors to demonstrate responsible leadership and fiscal accountability.
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