Before Governor Ademola Adeleke mislead them further suffice to share this with them to save them from long sentences to prison. The civil servants on my mind. _Monday, 24th February 2025_ It seems like you’re asking about the composition of the Federal Government (FG) team or committee responsible for implementing Local Government (LG) Autonomy in Nigeria. Based on the available information and the context of recent developments, I’ll provide a clear and concise response about the known composition of the FG’s efforts in this regard, specifically focusing on the committee established to enforce LG autonomy following the Supreme Court ruling. In August 2024, the Federal Government of Nigeria inaugurated a 10-member Inter-Ministerial Committee to implement the Supreme Court’s judgment on July 11, 2024, which granted financial autonomy to the country’s 774 Local Government Areas. This committee was set up to ensure that local governments receive their allocations directly from the Federation Account, free from state government interference, aligning with constitutional provisions recognizing LGs as the third tier of government. The committee’s composition reflects a high-level, multi-stakeholder approach to address the practical and legal aspects of this landmark ruling. The committee is chaired by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume. Other key members include: • The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun • The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi • The Minister of Budget and Economic Planning • The Accountant General of the Federation • The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Olayemi Cardoso • The Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Finance • The Chairman of the Revenue Mobilization Allocation & Fiscal Commission • A representative of state governors • A representative of local governments This composition brings together top officials from finance, justice, and economic planning sectors, alongside representatives from both state and local government levels, ensuring a balanced approach to tackling the complexities of implementation. The inclusion of the Central Bank Governor and the Revenue Mobilization Chairman highlights the focus on financial mechanisms, while the SGF’s leadership underscores the committee’s authority and coordination role within the FG structure. *The committee’s mandate is to ensure that LGs operate with full autonomy, particularly in managing their finances without state interference, as mandated by the Supreme Court*. Reports indicate that by November 2024, the committee had concluded its meetings and signed a technical document to be presented to President Bola Tinubu, with expectations that direct allocations to LGs would commence by the end of that month. However, as of December 2024, there were indications that payments were still being routed through state accounts due to “practical impediments,” suggesting ongoing challenges in fully executing the committee’s framework. This is the most detailed insight available into the FG’s composition for LG autonomy implementation. If you meant something more specific—like a different aspect of the FG’s structure or a detailed breakdown beyond this committee.