Gov’t orders MMDAs to submit Assembly Members’ details for monthly allowance payments

The Ministry of Local Government, Decentralisation and Religious Affairs has issued a directive to all Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Assemblies (MMDAs) to submit comprehensive details of their Assembly Members as part of plans to begin the disbursement of monthly allowances.

In a wireless message dated April 30, 2025, and signed by Chief Director Amin Abdul Rahaman on behalf of the Minister, the ministry emphasized that this exercise aligns with the government’s broader agenda to reset and strengthen local governance structures through improved welfare for local representatives.

According to the statement, the directive is in reference to the 2025 Budget Statement and Economic Policy—specifically Page 73, Section 395—which makes budgetary provision for the payment of monthly allowances to all Honourable Assembly Members.

“As part of efforts to initiate the payment of the monthly allowances to the Hon. Assembly Members, you are kindly requested to provide details of all Hon. Assembly Members in your respective MMDAs,” the communication instructed.

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MMDAs are required to use a specified template attached to the directive and submit the requested data via email to the Ministry’s Decentralisation Unit by Friday, May 9, 2025. The submissions must also be copied to a designated official at the Ministry.

The Ministry urged all Regional Ministers and MMDCEs to treat the matter with urgency and ensure timely submission of accurate information to avoid any delays in the rollout.

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