- The governor’s spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, disclosed that the approved budget stands at N273,908,997,410
Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State officially endorsed the 2024 Appropriation Bill into law on Friday, pledging unwavering commitment to its complete execution.
The governor’s spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, disclosed that the approved budget stands at N273,908,997,410.
This budget was initially presented by Adeleke during the state assembly session held in November.
The governor said the budget, tagged: “Budget of Reconstruction and Recovery” was crafted to fast-track the revitalisation of various sectors of the state economy.
“Our focus is to put the state on the path of sustainable development, hence we are rebuilding all the sectors namely education, health, sports, roads, agriculture, creative industry, digital economy, and general infrastructure alongside women and youth focussed programmes and policies.
“I commend the state Assembly for the prompt processing of the appropriation bill. I also laud my team for their cooperation with the various assembly committees in the budgetary process.
“We will ensure implementation as stipulated to reconstruct the society and ensure recovery of the critical sector,” the governor said.
Recall that the Osun House of Assembly, on December 21, passed the 2024 Appropriation Bill of N273.9 billion after it was presented before it on Nov. 9 for consideration and approval.