OJO LOCAL GOVERNMENT NEWS UPDATE
YEAR 2025 BUDGET RETREAT: RASULU REITERATES HIS COMMITMENT FOR PURPOSEFUL INITIATIVES AND DEVELOPMENTAL PROJECTS
In pushing for more development in social services and purposeful initiatives, the Executive Chairman of Ojo Local Government, Hon. Rasulu Olusola Idowu has reiterated his commitment to complete all ongoing projects and continue to initiate events that will be of benefit to all residents.
While declaring the retreat open, the Council boss mentioned that distinctive ideas and initiatives will form the basis for which the new year would be tailored.
In his words, government at this level can not afford to lose focus; adding that activities that should be initiated towards better goals in realization of the fulfillment of the promises of the administration must be seriously taken into consideration.
“Our commitment as government was evident in all ramifications in the fiscal year of 2024, but you will agree with me that government is continuum; as our primary task, we must continue to do our best in ensuring that residents reap the benefits thereof; he said.
The theme ‘BUDGET OF PROGRESSIVE LEGACY’ signifies six tripods on different facets which means Women and Youth empowerment, Enhancing support for Education and Training, Road construction and rehabilitation, ICT, Environment and Health, Rural and urban development, Poverty alleviation schemes was deliberated extensively among other areas of interest which includes capital projects.
He remarked that the plan is to focus primarily on people oriented projects and events which will directly have impact on them.
“The people shall reap of all these benefits as dividends of democracy and their hopes will be uplifted”, he noted.
In his statement, he stressed the need to rejig and revitalize the structure of the Internally Generated Revenue so as to boost revenue in its entirety.
“I am aware of your tireless efforts concerning IGR but we need to cover many other loopholes so that there will be enough funds to use for more development.
He however, commended the Legislative Arm, Supervisors and Management for their steadfastness and hope the year will bring immeasurable results.
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