Ondo local council presents N12.9 billion 2022 budget proposal
Akinrinwa Igbekele, chairman of Okitipupa Local Government Area of Ondo State on Tuesday presented a N12.9 billion 2022 budget proposal to the council.
Presenting the budget at the council’s legislative chamber, Mr Igbekele said the budget would facilitate rapid development for the residents of the council.
Tagged “Budget of Unity and Rehabilitation”, he said the people-oriented budget would take care of capital expenditures, overhead costs and social welfare, among others.
“We were given kudos by various stakeholders invited from the 13 wards of Okitipupa Local Government Area because we implemented this year’s budget to the letter.
“I am part of the residents; I know their problems, challenges and also know how to proffer solutions in all ramifications.
“The budget proposal is a budget of unity and rehabilitation so, residents should expect rapid development and more dividends of democracy,” Mr Igbekele said.
Traditional rulers, politicians, civil servants, youths, market women among others were present at the town hall meeting for the budget proposal.
(NAN)
We have recently deactivated our website's comment provider in favour of other channels of distribution and commentary. We encourage you to join the conversation on our stories via our Facebook, Twitter and other social media pages.
More from Peoples Gazette
Politics
Katsina youths pledge to deliver over 2 million votes to Atiku
“Katsina State is Atiku’s political base because it is his second home.”
Rights
Dangerous UK-Rwanda asylum law erodes refugees’ protection: UN
If implemented, it would pave the way for asylum seekers, including families with children, to be summarily sent to Rwanda, with no prospect of return to the UK.
States
Man, 35, arraigned for vandalism, stealing of NAN property in Anambra
The defendant pleaded not guilty to the charge.
Education
JAMB to refund registration fees of deserving visually-impaired UTME candidates
The don said physically-challenged candidates for the UTME were checked into hotels alongside their guides.
NationWide
NDDC has many untold success stories, says MD
Mr Ogbuku said the commission took care of the needs of the people in the region based on their needs assessment.
Health
Malaria, public health concern in Zambia: Health minister
“Every day, 30,400 of our people get infected with malaria.’’
Lagos
Passengers escape unhurt as Dana plane skids off Lagos runway
The management of the airline reassured its passengers that their safety would always be its top priority.
