On Tuesday, Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, reiterated his administration’s unwavering commitment to transparency, inclusivity, and accountability in governance. He made this statement during the Citizen’s Engagement session for the 2024–2026 Medium Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) and 2024 Budget, specifically for Ogun East Senatorial District, held in Ijebu-Ode. Deputy Governor Engr. Noimot Salako-Oyedele represented the governor at the event, highlighting the importance of this exercise in enhancing the transparency of the budgetary process and documentation. This approach ensures that policy objectives and resource allocations are clearly defined.
Governor Abiodun emphasized his administration’s dedication to open and inclusive decision-making, aligning with their governing style. He underscored that the Medium Term Expenditure Framework empowers the government to set priorities and efficiently deliver on democratic commitments without bias or favoritism.
He continued, “Our vision for Ogun State is to provide focused and high-quality governance while creating an enabling environment for public-private sector collaboration, which is essential for sustainable economic growth and individual prosperity.” The governor reiterated that his administration’s promise of people-centric infrastructure investments and transformational initiatives remained unwavering, with evident positive effects on the state’s socio-economic development.
In the realm of agriculture, he highlighted partnerships with the Central Bank of Nigeria’s Anchor Borrowers Scheme, aimed at empowering numerous individuals by facilitating access to farmland, seeds, and financial resources, recognizing the potential of agriculture to create jobs for the youth.
The Commissioner for Budget and Planning, Olaolu Olabimtan, emphasized that the program aimed to adopt a bottom-up approach to governance, where inputs from the public play a pivotal role in achieving the goals of the Medium Term Expenditure Framework.
The Awujale of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Adetona, represented by the Orimolusi of Ijebu Igbo, Oba Lawrence Adebajo, advocated for rural development to discourage rural-urban migration. He suggested a public-private partnership to engage urban youths in meaningful activities, not only reducing unemployment but also addressing the issue of insecurity in the state.
