The Rector of Kogi State Polytechnic, Professor Salisu Ogbo, has proposed that the Federal Government should convert the 753 duplexes recently recovered from former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Godwin Emefiele, into national liaison offices for Nigeria's 774 Local Government Areas.

In a statement released on Sunday, Professor Ogbo suggested that the recovered properties should be transformed into a National Liaison Office for Local Government Areas (NLOFLGA), with each of the country's 774 LGAs receiving one unit.

"I wish to add my voice and opinion to the growing number of suggestions on how the Federal Government can utilize the recovered 'Emefiele Duplexes' for the public good," the statement read.

The Political Science scholar noted that while some have suggested giving the properties to the Nigerian military as additional barracks or selling them through competitive bidding, his proposal would serve as "a lasting metaphor for public accountability."

To address the shortfall of 21 units (as there are 774 LGAs but only 753 duplexes), Professor Ogbo recommended that the government construct additional duplexes and complete existing structures. He suggested organizing the properties in state-based clusters, with each cluster dedicated to specific Local Government Areas.

"To finance the construction of the additional 21 duplexes and the completion of existing ones, the Federal Government can deduct the necessary funds equitably from LGAs' monthly federal allocations over time, minimizing financial strain," he proposed.

According to Professor Ogbo, the initiative would offer multiple benefits, including:

- Reinforcing Nigeria's federal system by ensuring each Local Government Area has a physical presence in the Federal Capital Territory

- Reducing accommodation costs for local government officials visiting Abuja on official business

- Fostering intergovernmental collaboration and promoting national unity by situating all LGAs in one estate

- Serving as a revenue-generating asset for the LGAs should they choose to leverage it for commercial purposes

The Rector emphasized that converting the recovered properties into a national asset would serve as a powerful symbol of the Federal Government's commitment to fighting corruption and as a reminder of the abuse of public trust by former public officials.

"I therefore urge the Federal Government to view this not merely as an administrative solution, but as a national legacy project that strengthens grassroots governance and gives each LGA a symbolic and functional presence in Abuja," he concluded.