Aiyedatiwa Calls for 50% Revenue Allocation to States, Backs True Federalism
Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has called for a review of Nigeria’s revenue allocation formula, which he described as disproportionately in favour of the Federal Government.
Aiyedatiwa made the call on Friday during the South-West Centre B public hearing of the House of Representatives Committee on the Review of the 1999 Constitution (as amended), held in Akure, the state capital.
He also advocated for true federalism that reflects the socio-political, cultural, and economic realities of the federating units.
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“Ondo State aligns with the progressive aspirations of the South-West in advocating true federalism that reflects the socio-political, cultural, and economic realities of the federating units,” he said.
“This would be in tandem with true fiscal federalism, where states have full control over their resources and revenues while remitting about 40 per cent of their revenues to the Federal Government.
“Still on fiscal federalism, it will serve the cause of fairness and justice to have a review of the current revenue allocation formula, which is skewed in favour of the Federal Government. Ondo State is of the opinion that not less than 50 per cent of revenue from the federation should be allocated to the states.”
Aiyedatiwa described the public hearing as a valuable opportunity for citizens to re-examine the governance framework, identify necessary reforms, and propose amendments to enhance Nigeria’s stability, security, and development.
Also at the event, the Commandant-General of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Ahmed Audi, called on the National Assembly to grant full constitutional recognition to the corps in line with its original mandate of safeguarding lives and property.
Audi, represented by Commandant Hammed Abodunrin, noted that Section 214 of the 1999 Constitution, which states that “there shall be only one police force in the country,” has been frequently misinterpreted, leading to a strained relationship between the NSCDC and the Nigeria Police Force.
He further explained that the appointment of a retired police officer as acting commandant of the corps at its inception, intended to mentor NSCDC personnel, had also contributed to the misunderstanding surrounding the agency’s role.
In a similar vein, the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) called for constitutional protection for media professionals and the establishment of a media bailout fund to support struggling independent media organisations across the country.
The National President of the NUJ, Alhassan Abdullahi, represented by the Ondo State NUJ Chairman, Leke Adegbite, emphasised the urgent need to address threats to press freedom, journalist safety, and the financial sustainability of independent media outlets in Nigeria.
He described journalism as a vital pillar of democracy and transparency, warning that threats to media professionals and the financial challenges facing media houses are national issues that could undermine good governance and social stability.
“Journalists act as the fourth estate of the realm, holding power accountable, exposing corruption, and scrutinising government actions. When their safety is compromised, their ability to fulfil this vital duty is weakened,” Abdullahi stated.
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