Tinubu Tasks Governors on FAAC Allocations, Demands Grassroots Results

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has urged state governors to intensify their efforts in delivering concrete development outcomes at the grassroots level, following record revenue disbursements from the Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC).

Addressing party leaders and government officials during a National Executive Committee meeting in Abuja, Tinubu drew attention to the over ₦11 trillion shared with states and local governments in the past year, insisting that the growing disbursements must translate into measurable improvements in citizens’ daily lives.

“Nigerians are still complaining at the grassroots,” the President said. “To you, the governors, you must wet the ground. You must deliver progressive change to the people.”

He emphasized that the recent economic reforms particularly the removal of petrol subsidies and the unification of the foreign exchange rate have increased available revenues, placing greater responsibility on sub-national leaders to accelerate service delivery.

Tinubu stressed the need for effective governance that prioritizes essential services such as education, healthcare, public infrastructure, and social welfare. He warned against complacency, stating that citizens expect visible benefits from the financial sacrifices made under current economic adjustments.

The President’s remarks come amid increasing calls from civil society organisations, economists, and the public for greater transparency and accountability in the use of FAAC allocations. Critics have expressed concern over the disconnect between rising government revenues and limited impact on local development outcomes.

In a parallel appeal, former governors and political stakeholders have called for renewed attention to grassroots economic development through support for small-scale industries, agricultural programmes, and employment initiatives.

As inflation and cost-of-living pressures persist, expectations are growing that state governments will rise to the challenge of converting federal allocations into meaningful change for the communities they serve.