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Federal revenue allocation issues linked to economic hardship in Abia and Borno States

1 report, 1 independent Updated Oct 12
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What happened

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Sam Onuigbo, a former two-term member of the National Assembly and former Finance Commissioner in Abia State, stated that economic hardship persists despite increased financial inflows to states following the removal of the petroleum subsidy. He criticized state governors for using Joint Account Committees to prevent local government councils from accessing their constitutional share of FAAC funds. Onuigbo noted that while the Federal Government receives 52.68% of the revenue, local governments are often denied access to the 20.60% allocated to them.

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Why it matters

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The issues surrounding the distribution of FAAC funds and the denial of local council access to their share are cited as contributing factors to economic downturns in Abia State and Borno State. Onuigbo called on state governors to ensure local government councils receive their due share.

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Who's involved

  • federal governmentThe central government responsible for the FAAC revenue allocation and revenue split.
  • Abia StateA state experiencing economic downturn linked to federal revenue allocation issues.
  • Borno StateA state experiencing economic downturn linked to federal revenue allocation issues.

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • Abia StateSpeculative

    Abia State could face reduced local government funding, potentially impacting local demand and jobs.

  • Borno StateSpeculative

    Borno State could face reduced local government funding, potentially impacting local demand and jobs.

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