The Peoples Democratic Party Asue/Ogie Diaspora Media Directorate has commended Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, for achieving first place in Nigeria’s Fiscal Transparency League Table.
This feat demonstrates the state’s commitment to transparent governance and fiscal responsibility.
Deacon Darlington Okpebholo Ray, the Diaspora Director of Media, along with Prince Ralph Odua, Secretary, in New York, United States, expressed this in a press statement issued from London, United Kingdom, and signed by other signatories include Dr. Peter Uwaibi in London, Mr. Semi Eriyo Sr. in Boston, United States, and Mr. Henry Edeko in London, according to Independent.
The Directorate praised Obaseki’s exemplary performance, surpassing 34 other states and tying with Anambra State, according to BudgIT’s 2024 Quarter One Fiscal Transparency League Table.
The assessment considered key fiscal documents, website functionality, and publication timeliness.
Obaseki’s achievements make it easier to campaign for Dr. Asue Ighodalo, the PDP candidate, who is poised to build upon and enhance these accomplishments, ensuring Edo State remains a leader in fiscal transparency and governance.
The Directorate expressed confidence in Dr. Ighodalo’s ability to sustain and improve Obaseki’s legacies, driving positive change and setting the state on a path to first-world sub-national development.
This development highlights Edo State’s commitment to transparency and good governance, setting a strong foundation for future progress.
The report highlighted the importance of the MTEF, noting, “The MTEF is an annual three-year expenditure planning document that sets out medium-term expenditure priorities and hard budget constraints against which sector plans can be developed and refined. MTEF also contains outcome criteria for the purpose of performance monitoring.
“MTEF, together with the annual Budget Framework Paper, provides the basis for annual budget planning. The MTEF is expected to be published on the states’ website before the end of Q3.”
The statement by PDP Asue/Ogie Diaspora Media Directorate emphasized that these monumental achievements under Governor Obaseki make campaigning for their candidate, Dr. Asue Ighodalo, significantly easier. “Governor Obaseki’s commitment to transparency and good governance is a testament to the progress Edo State is making. This sets a strong foundation for Dr. Asue Ighodalo to build upon and continue driving positive change,” the statement read.
