Tinubu vows to pursue Devolution of Powers

Presidential Candidate of the ruling All Progressives Congress APC, Bola Tinubu has expressed his commitment to deepening Nigeria’s federal structure in a way that would see subnational entities assuming more responsibilities.

In his 80-page manifesto unveiled on Friday at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, Tinubu noted that since inception, too much power and resources have been lodged at the federal level.

Tinubu added that his administration would review the constitutional legislative lists to ensure that States are given greater control over certain critical matters.

He said focus areas will include crime prevention, prisons, stamp duties and certain forms of taxation.

On resource allocation, the APC standard bearer said he would embark on a review of the federation revenue allocation system to recalibrate the division of funds among the three tiers of Government.