The Chairman of Ikeja Local Government, Akeem Dauda, has promised enhanced development across all sectors of governance for residents of his council.
Akeem stated this while presenting ₦13.92 billion budget.
He tagged it “Budget of Better Days 0.1”.
“With this budget, we are confident that the people of Ikeja will experience more improvements in infrastructure, education, healthcare, youth and women empowerment,” he said.
He added that the budget “enhances transparency, inclusive development, and improved service delivery.”
He described the budget as the culmination of extensive stakeholder engagement, consultations, and participatory budgeting, aims to meet the needs of Ikeja residents and consolidate the administration’s early achievements.
According to him, the total budget size stands at ₦13,923,882,601.48, with recurrent expenditure of N7.35 billion allocated to ensure effective governance, personnel welfare, maintenance of public assets, and efficient delivery of essential services.
He said the Capital expenditure of 47.2 percent reflected the administration’s resolve to deliver tangible development projects with direct local impact.
He stated that 26.8 per cent is allocated for works and infrastructure, 7.09 per cent for education, 4.08 per cent for environment, 4.8 per cent for health, and 5 per cent for human capital development.
Leader of the House, Rasheed Ogunseye, commended the chairman’s vision and commitment to democratic dividends, assuring that the Legislative Arm would scrutinise the budget and facilitate a timely approval process.
“The Legislature will ensure that this budget aligns with the needs and aspirations of Ikeja residents,” he said.
Credit: thenationonlineng.net
