VAM News Update

Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke has called for due diligence in the budget preparation process, just as he instructed that state expenditure should henceforth be focused on the implementation of critical projects across sectors.

Governor Adeleke made the call during State Executive Council meeting which focused on treasury board decisions as it affects preparation for 2024 budget proposals from the Ministries, Departments and Agencies as a prelude to the submission of the Medium Term Expenditure Framework to the State Housemeeting a for attendance and participation at international business and investment events except there is a direct emergency which is to be authorized by the Governor.

According to him, “we must sustain the momentum of our service delivery by avoiding excessive spending on recurrent and overheads”

He also called for personal sacrifice on the part of cabinet members, positing that cabinet members and all members of the administration must demonstrate readiness to sacrifice in the face of the state’s harsh financial situation.

As a way of enforcing efficiency in the governance process, the State Governor also directed the Head of Service to prepare a memo to streamline the relationship between the Commissioners and Special Advisers.

“While memos by Special Advisers must pass through the Permanent Secretary to the Commissioners, the Commissioners must ensure fair play and accommodating spirit” , the Governor declared in a move to pre-empt possible rivalry among top appointees.

The Governor also informed Members of the Council on his plan to unveil the Administration’s 100 billion naira Infrastructure Plan, coverind roads, health, water, housing among others on Thursday.