Shina Abubakar, Osogbo

Following the passing of the appropriation bill by the House of Assembly, Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke on Monday accented to the bill pegged at N427 billion.

The Governor had presented a proposed budget of N390 billion to the House of Assembly but the lawmakers increased the amount to N427billion.

Speaking after signing the bill at the Executive Council Chamber of the Governor’s Office on Monday,the Governor charged the ministry and parastatals to start working towards its full implementation.

“As we move to enter the new budgetary year and in line with due process and tradition, it is therefore my privilege and honour to sign Budget 2025 into law.

“For record purposes, the budget I am signing today is tagged “Budget of Sustainable Growth and Transformation”. The total sum for the 2025 budget is Four Hundred and Twenty-Seven Billion, Seven Hundred and Forty-Six Million, Nine Hundred and Twenty-Five Thousand, One Hundred and Seventy Naira (₦427,746,925.170.00).

“Consequently, I direct Ministries, Agencies and Departments to vigorously pursue the implementation for the benefit of the citizens of the state.. Our budget performance must continue to be commendable on a quarterly basis.

“I further direct the Ministry of Economic Planning, Budget and Development to as usual monitor the implementation process for delivery according to targets and expectations”, he said.

The Governor assured the people of the state of his commitment towards ensuring that implementation of his five points agenda is guided by the appropriation law 2025.