The chairman of Ife East Area Council, Osun State, Hon. Adekunle Adewumi, has presented ₦3.9 billion as the proposed budget of the council, vowing to replicate President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda at grassroots levels in the state.
A statement by the council boss, Adewumi which was made available to newsmen disclosed that the appropriation bill was presented before the council legislature under the leadership of Hon. Adekunle Adeyeye at the secretariat.
He stated that the proposed budget is designed to promote sustainable development, strengthen service delivery, and address key socio-economic needs of the people of Ife East Area Council.
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According to him, the budget aligns with the Renewed Hope vision of inclusive governance, fiscal responsibility, and grassroots transformation, noting that he prioritised infrastructure development, education, healthcare, youth empowerment, and improved administrative efficiency.
“The intention of this budget is to further help the reforms of President Bola Tinubu. I promise that if this budget is approved, I will drive the Renewed Hope Agenda at the grassroots. This is the only way that residents can feel the All Progressives Congress (APC) led federal government.”
In his response, the Leader of the House, Adeyeye, commended the executive arm for the timely presentation of the budget and assured that the Legislative House would give the proposal due consideration in the interest of the Council and its residents.