Nigeria, June 20 -- The Presidency has called on State Houses of Assembly across the country to intensify oversight of funds allocated to local governments, stressing that accountability at the subnational level is key to effective governance. Daniel Bwala, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Policy Communications, said the President cannot function as a "prefect" over state governors under Nigeria's federal system. According to him, while the President provides policy direction at the centre, implementation and oversight responsibilities rest with governors, state lawmakers, and other institutions within the federation. "The president is not a prefect to the governors. That is why I talk about federalism. At the centre, whatev...