The Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has announced N100 billion infrastructure plan that will cover vital areas such as roads, health, water, housing, among others.
The launch of the plan is scheduled for this Thursday, October 26.
The governor made the announcement during the State Executive Council Meeting held via a virtual platform on Monday, October 23.
The meeting focused on treasury board decisions concerning the 2024 budget and the direction of key policy plans.
Adeleke emphasized the importance of due diligence in the budget preparation process for all state government agencies and ministries. He urged cabinet members to prioritise state expenditure on critical projects across various sectors.
He also suspended all foreign trips for government officials for the remainder of the year, except in cases of direct emergencies, which must receive his direct authorisation. He said this measure was necessary given the current economic challenges facing the state.
Furthermore, he instructed the Head of Service to prepare a memo aimed at streamlining the working relationship between Commissioners and Special Advisers. He said this initiative was necessary to enhance efficiency in delivering governance to the people.
He encouraged all cabinet members to remain steadfast in their pursuit of their governance goals and their commitment to serving the people.
In a statement issued after the meeting, he said, “Earlier today, I chaired the State Executive Council Meeting via a virtual platform. Our primary focus during the meeting was on treasury board decisions concerning the 2024 budget and the direction of our key policy plans.
“During my address, I emphasized the importance of due diligence in the budget preparation process for all state government agencies and ministries.
“Given our current economic challenges, I urged cabinet members to prioritize state expenditure on critical projects across various sectors. Consequently, I have suspended all foreign trips for government officials for the remainder of the year, except in cases of direct emergencies, which must receive my direct authorization.
“I have also instructed the Head of Service to prepare a memo aimed at streamlining the working relationship between Commissioners and Special Advisers. This initiative is necessary to enhance efficiency in delivering governance to the people.
“I informed the council members about our upcoming launch of a 100 billion Naira infrastructure plan, which will cover vital areas such as roads, health, water, housing, among others. The launch is scheduled for this Thursday.
“I encourage all cabinet members to remain steadfast in our pursuit of our governance goals and our commitment to serving the people.”
