….. GOV AKEREDOLU SIGNS 2023 APPROPRIATION BILL INTO LAW
•Says His Administration Is On The Right Track
Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu,SAN,CON, has signed the 2023 appropriation bill into Law.
Governor Akeredolu had on December 5, 2022, presented a total budget proposal of N272.736 Billion to the State House of Assembly for approval and passage.
The Lawmakers, however, passed a total budget of N275, 979, 184, 000.00 which was signed into law by the Governor on Wednesday.
The House Appropriation Committee led by Hon. Akintomide Akinrogunde said the budget was increased in cognizance of the current economic realities in the country.
Governor Akeredolu, while signing the 2023 appropriation bill into Law at the Exco Chambers of the Governor’s office, Alagbaka, Akure noted that N129, 839 billion, representing 47 percent of the total budget is to cater for Recurrent expenditure, while N146,140 billion, representing 52.99 percent is for Capital development.
According to the Governor, the signed Budget, Christened “Budget of Shared Prosperity”, was prepared from the inputs garnered from the people during the Town Hall meetings with various Stakeholders across the state.
He stressed that the Budget preparation was also based on the REDEEMED agenda of his administration, which he said was the guide post for development of the state.
The Governor described as heartwarming, the recent ranking of Ondo State as the State with the least poverty index in the country.
Governor Akeredolu said the ranking by the National Bureau of Statistics, in collaboration with United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) 2022 Multidimensional Poverty Index of States in Nigeria, was a testimony that his administration is on the right track.
The Governor, who decried the lean revenue from the Federation Accounts Allocation Committee (FAAC), assured that his administration will strive to logically implement the 2023 budget to the letter.
“In line with the global best practices, we have strategically cut down the overhead costs and other miscellaneous expenses in order to free funds for Development Programmes and Projects.
“In broad view, the 2023 Budget packaged is made up of transformative infrastructural projects, inclusive social-economic interventions in healthcare, education, job creation and empowerment, industry enablers, among others, for our state.
“I solicit the understanding of the people of the state and enjoin them to pay their taxes. I also solicit the support of all the MDAs particularly the revenue generating ones to cooperate with the State Internal Revenue Service in order to shore up the State’s Independent Revenue that will engender growth and development in the coming fiscal year.” He said.
The Governor thanked the leadership and members of the House of Assembly, members of the state executive council, dedicated technocrats who have continued to improve on the existing standards in the state.
Earlier, the Speaker of the House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Bamidele Oleyelogun, while presenting the 2023 appropriation bill to the Governor, commended him for the priority attention given to all sectors of the economy of the State.
He said:”The pace of infrastructural development in the State is highly noticeable despite paucity of fund. All these are manifestation of Mr. Governor’s strong resolve and determination to take this State to the level he envisioned.
“Let me also commend him for the timely presentation of this fiscal document which led to its early passage.
“I therefore at this juncture, must commend and appreciate my distinguished Honorable colleaques, the Members of Finance and Appropriation Committee, the Clerk and Staff of the Assembly for their wonderful efforts and in ensuring that the Appropriation Bill is successfully passed into Law at the record time.”
Richard Olatunde,
Chief Press Secretary to the Governor of Ondo State.
December 21, 2022.
GOV AKEREDOLU VISITS ONDO SPEAKER, OLEYELOGUN OVER MOTHER’S DEATH
“Your Mother Left At The Right Time”, He says
Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu,SAN, CON, has paid condolence visit to the Speaker of the State House of Assembly , Rt. Hon. Bamidele Oleyelogun over the demise of his aged mother, Chief Mary Asake Oleyelogun.
Late Mary Asake Oleyelogun died at the age of 102 years.
Members of the State Executive council, led by the Secretary to the State Government, Princess Oladunni Odu, joined the Governor to visit the Speaker at his Isarun hometown in Ifedore Local Government Area of the State.
The Governor and members of the State executive council were received by the Speaker, his family members and some members of the House of Assembly.
Governor Akeredolu, who was not in the state when the Speaker’s mother died, had also sent a high powered delegation led by the deputy Governor, Hon. Lucky Aiyedatiwa and members of the State Executive Council to condole the family.
Arakunrin Akeredolu urged the Speaker to celebrate the exit of his late mother, adding that she lived a fulfilled life.
Arakunrin Akeredolu said the Speaker’s late mum left at a good time when she will be given a glamorous and befitting burial.
“Your mother left at a good time. To live up to 102 is not a joke. I want to congratulate you for surviving your mother. I congratulate all members of your family.
“You chose next week for the burial ceremony. We will be there to give you all the support. You are heading a tier of government. I want to congratulate you and tell you that you should be prepared to celebrate your mother. Her exit should be celebrated.” The Governor said.
While welcoming the Governor and his entourage, Rt. Hon. Oleyelogun appreciated them for the visit.
He described his late mother as a prayerful, loving and hardworking woman who did her best to ensure they become successful in life.
Oleyelogun also used the occasion to appreciate the Governor for always standing by him at all times, describing him as a very reliable leader.
The Speaker applauded the Governor for his sterling leadership quality, which he said has made the state develop under his administration.
He equally disclosed that the peace and stability the Assembly is enjoying is as a result of the support and cooperation from the Executive arm led by the Governor.
Richard Olatunde ,
Chief Press Secretary to the Governor of Ondo State.
December 21, 2022.
