ASABA/Nigeria: Fresh concerns over accountability and grassroots development have emerged following revelations that the three local government councils in Ndokwa Nation received more than ₦6.11 billion from the Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) within a four-month period.
Figures obtained from OurLGA Moni, a FAAC Allocation Tracker, showed that Ukwuani, Ndokwa West and Ndokwa East Local Government Councils collectively received the massive allocations between December 2025 and March 2026.
A breakdown of the figures indicated that Ndokwa West Local Government Council received the highest allocation during the period with a total of ₦2.135 billion. The council received ₦479.59 million in December 2025, ₦570.69 million in January 2026, ₦562.57 million in February, and ₦522.22 million in March.
Ndokwa East Local Government Council followed closely with a cumulative allocation of ₦2.019 billion. The council received ₦452.69 million in December 2025, ₦533.28 million in January 2026, ₦533.19 million in February, and ₦499.94 million in March.
Ukwuani Local Government Council received a total of ₦1.958 billion within the same period, comprising ₦432.13 million in December 2025, ₦523.39 million in January 2026, ₦522.29 million in February, and ₦480.18 million in March.
The disclosures have sparked renewed public debate over the management of public resources at the grassroots level, especially amid growing concerns about the pace of infrastructural development and delivery of essential services in the councils.
Residents and stakeholders argue that with billions of naira accruing to the councils within four months, there should be visible evidence of development in critical sectors such as road infrastructure, healthcare, education, sanitation, rural electrification, and youth empowerment.
Observers noted that local government administration should transcend routine salary payments and political patronage, insisting that public funds must translate into tangible projects capable of improving the living conditions of the people.
The development has also reignited calls for greater transparency, accountability, and prudent management of public resources by council authorities, as many residents continue to demand verifiable capital projects across communities in the three local government areas.
Stakeholders maintained that the era of huge allocations without commensurate development should become a thing of the past, stressing that the people are closely monitoring how public funds are being utilised.
Political analysts and community leaders have also challenged the councils to publicly showcase ongoing and completed projects funded through the allocations, noting that history would ultimately judge the performance and accountability of those entrusted with managing resources at the grassroots level.
