......seeks for speedy passage.
A total sum of #8,789,136,284,60 proposed budget has been presented before the members of Ewekoro Local Government Legislative Council, Comprising of Internal Generated Revenue of #154,660,000 and statutory allocation, state allocation and other source of revenue receipts to be #8,634,476,284,60.
Presenting the proposed budget, tagged, " Budget Of Hope" , at a plenary session, presided over by the Leader of the Legislative Council, Hon.Muheeb Kehinde Abiola, the Executive Chairman, said , " To maintain a culture of balanced budget, the sum of #8,789,136,284,60 is proposed as expenditure, Comprising of recurrent and and capital expenditure.
Giving an explanation of the budget, Hon Adesina, stated that the main goal and major priority of year 2025 budget is to make it realistic and purpose driven as much as possible and also to improve the quality of life of the people of Ewekoro Local Government.
" This year's budget is in pursuit of our laudable objective as well as to build on the solid foundation already laid through policies, programmes and projects that would not only have direct impacts on the life of our people but will better the overall well-being of our grassroot populace, "---he added.
According to the Chairman, " We intend to do the best but a lot rest on money coming to us from the Federal and State account."
" On our part, we will do everything humanly possible to sky raise the Internally Generated Revenue for more money."
Assuring that the administration's commitment will be to the highest quality service, accountability, good governance and value for money will not be compromised.
" We shall continue to ensure prudent management of the financial resources of the Local Government by following due process, consulting and involving all stakeholders, while ensuring blockage of all revenue leakages for the benefit of the good people of our dear Local Government."
Appreciating the Ogun State Governor, His Excellency, Prince Dapo Abiodun, CON, Hon Adesina says , " I appreciate the support and confidence we have been enjoying from our amiable, pragmatic and indefatigable Governor,His Excellency, Prince Dapo Abiodun,CON, who has been a significant factor in the success story and achievements of this administration, we are still counting much on His Excellency's support."
" Let me also use this opportunity to express my deepest appreciation to the Leader of the Legislative Council and other Honourable members of this house for your spirit of accomodation, self denial, perseverance and cooperation since we came on board. I want to equally seek for your total understanding between the Executive arm and Legislative Council, all hands must be on deck in the interest of our people and our destiny."
The Council helmsman, seized the opportunity to highlight the developmental projects that have been embarked upon across the length and breadth of the council area by his administration.
*Reconstruction of a block of two classrooms with office and store at Methodist Primary School, Abese, Arigbajo.
*Construction of modern four (4) VIP toilets with borehole facility at Papa Market, Papalanto Ward .
*Provision and Installation of 33KV Transformer at Afowowa community.
*Reconstruction of Asa-Obintin Town Hall (Asayobo Ward)
*Construction of modern four (4) VIP toilets at Itori market, Itori Ward.
*Provision of Transformer 33KV , 300KVA to Wasinmi (Wasinmi Ward)
*Repair of Komatsu Grader.
*Construction of modern four (4) VIP toilets at Obada market,(Obada Ward)
*Construction of 84 Lock Up/140 Unit of K lamps Open shops at Arigbajo
*Grading of rural roads.
*Provision of 33KV , 300KVA Transformer at Eruku village (Itori Ward)
*Construction of modern Town Hall at Mosan,Mosan Ward.
*Construction of Health Center at Asa-Obintin Yobo.
In his acceptance speech, the Leader of the 7th Legislative Council, Hon Muheeb Kehinde Abiola, expressed his joy and gratitude to Executive Chairman for the presentation of 2025 proposed budget which according to him fulfilled the fundamental constitution mandate that reflects the vision and steadfast commitment to addressing the needs and aspirations of all indigenes in Ewekoro Local Government as it is enshrined in the laws of the State.
The Leader, on behalf of other members of the Legislative Council, assured that they will swing into action, to start work on the processing so that the Local Government could start impacting positively to the welfare of the people of the council area.
He , therefore, enjoined the Supervisors and Director/Head Of Departments to get ready for the defense of the budget estimates in order for timely passage, saying," Your cooperation in this regards will be highly appreciated."
" My amiable Chairman, ladies and Gentlemen, permit me to use this medium to implore all stakeholders to be more productive and proactive in discharging their primary duties satisfactorily."
" The only way the approved budget would be seen to have performed well is when all hands are on deck to ensure it brings about development to our Local Government and Ogun State as a whole."
The highpoint of the event was the presentation of 2025 proposed budget by Hon Adesina Sikiru Adisa to the Leader of the Legislative Council, Hon. Muheeb Kehinde Abiola.
" With all humility, my leader and the Honourable members of Ewekoro Local Government Legislative Council, i hereby,present to you, the proposed year 2025 budget for your consideration and necessary approval,"--the Chairman stated.
The event was witnessed by the Vice Chairman, Alhaja Abisola Nurat Aliyu, Honourable members of the Legislative Council,Secretary to the Local Government, Hon Adewale Aladeselu, Supervisors, Special Advisers,ag.HOLGA, Mr. Anigboro Wole Daniel, Directors/Heads Of various departments and Unit Heads.
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