The Chairman of Ojo Local Government Area of Lagos State, Mrs Muhibat Rufai-Adeyemi, yesterday laid before the Legislative Council, N9,800,563,905 budget for 2026 fiscal year.
It is tagged: ‘Budget of Renewed Hope’.
The presentation was held at the Legislative Chamber of the council.
Addressing the councillors, the chairman said the budget was a covenant; a solemn pledge of her administration’s commitment to the vision of a transformed, prosperous and secure Ojo.
She said: ‘’This budget is our strategic blueprint to consolidate on our gains and aggressively pursue the fulfilment of our promises to you, the people.
“This Renewed Hope is anchored on the solid foundations we have been building together since the inception of our administration.
“You entrusted us with a mandate based on our Works and Infrastructure, Health and Social Welfare, Agriculture, Capacity-Development, Education/Library Services & ICT, and Security (WHACES) agenda, and we have pursued it with vigour.
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“Our commitment to easing life and expanding access is evident.”
Rufai-Adeyemi assured the people that WHACES agenda would see intensified implementation.
“We will embark on more road construction and rehabilitation, complete ongoing projects and initiate new ones based on DA priorities, including drainage systems to combat flooding.
“My administration will ensure the newly-built PHCs are equipped and staffed, and we will expand our health outreach programmes.’’
Leader, Legislative Arm, Ojo Local Government, Mr Jimoh Ramon,
said: ‘’We will immediately convene and start work on the budget.’’
He lauded the chairman for early presentation of the budget to the house.