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Adeleke signs N427bn budget for 2025 into law

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Gov. Ademola Adeleke of Osun, on Monday, assented to the N427,746, 925,170 budget passed by the legislature for year 2025 into law.

Adeleke after signing the budget directed the state’s Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) to ensure its full implementation for the benefits of the people.

“We are here to further demonstrate our readiness to forge ahead in the new year with the growth and development of our dear State.

“For record purposes, the budget I am signing today is tagged “Budget of Sustainable Growth and Transformation.

“The total sum for the 2025 budget is ₦427,746,925.170.

“Consequently, I direct Ministries, Agencies and Departments to vigorously pursue the implementation for the benefit of the citizens of the state,” he said

The governor equally directed the Ministry of Economic Planning, Budget and Development to monitor the implementation process to ensure delivery according to targets and expectations.

“The Appropriation Act will be our faithful instrument to deliver on the five point agenda for good governance,” he said

Adeleke commended the Ministry of Economic Planning, Budget and Development for upholding professionalism all the way.

He also thanked members of the Treasury Board and other top government functionaries who worked tirelessly to deliver on the budget.

The governor equally appreciated the Speaker of Osun Assembly and the state lawmakers for the work on the budget

He stated that the executive arm looks forward to the legislative carrying out its oversight functions to ensure accountability and transparency.

Adeleke further urged members of the State Executive Council to cooperate with the lawmakers in the exercise of their mandate, during the 2025 budgetary year.

It was reported that Osun Assembly on Dec. 23 passed the budget for the 2025 fiscal year.

Olajide Idowu

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