ALGON rallies 774 councils behind President’s Renewed Hope Agenda

He described it as a turning point for the association’s role in national development.

Zakari, who also chairs Agwara Local Government Area of Niger State, said ALGON would deepen collaboration with the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) to advance policies affecting rural communities. He added that the association’s Board of Trustees (BoT) would provide focused leadership to strengthen grassroots governance.

BoT Chairman, Shaban Ohinoyi, said the inauguration marked a new phase of unity and stability for the association, adding that ALGON had resolved its internal challenges and was better positioned to contribute to national development.

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“Today, we stand repositioned and ready to make meaningful contributions to national development, particularly at the grassroots level where governance impacts the lives of our people most directly,” he said.

The ceremony also featured the appointment of Simon Lalong as ALGON Patron.

Lalong stressed the importance of local governments to national growth, commending Tinubu’s push for autonomy at the third tier of government.

“I know Mr. President appreciates the role of local government chairmen and councillors. That is why he is emphasising autonomy and giving attention to governance at that level for effective administration,” he said.

He added that the President’s decision to pursue autonomy through the Supreme Court reflected a commitment to decentralised governance, noting that the National Assembly was addressing related constitutional issues through ongoing amendments to the 1999 Constitution.

“The constitutional amendment is ongoing, and those issues are at the forefront. Very soon, Nigerians will see the outcome,” he said.