Nazim: 5% allocation for block grants ‘problematic'

3 weeks ago

The provision in the Decentralization Act that stipulates the allocation of 5 percent of the annual projected state revenue towards providing block grants to local councils is problematic, and needs amendment, says Deputy Speaker Ahmed Nazim, a senior politician from the ruling People’s National Congress (PNC). Nazim, the representative for the Dhiggaru constituency, made the remarks during a debate on Tuesday