Hon. Folusho Badejo Presents 2025 “Budget of Sustainability” for Ijebu North East LG
IJEBU NORTH EAST, OGUN STATE – Hon. Folusho Badejo, Executive Chairman of Ijebu North East Local Government, presented the 2025 Appropriation Bill, dubbed the “Budget of Sustainability,” to the Legislative Council on Thursday, March 3, 2025. The proposed budget totals N5,005,336,770.
Addressing the legislative council, led by Rt. Hon. Adeleke Osibanjo, Chairman Badejo expressed gratitude to God and to Governor Dapo Abiodun for the opportunity to serve. He emphasized the administration’s commitment to fulfilling the aspirations of the local populace.
“This administration came on board on 18th November 2024, and since then, it has been our wish to fulfil the wishes and aspirations of the overwhelming majority of the people in the Local Government,” he stated.
The budget, contingent on available funds, prioritizes programs aimed at improving grassroots living standards and supporting the state’s “Building our Future Together” agenda. Funding is expected to come from statutory allocations, internally generated revenue (IGR), and grants from the state government.
The budget includes both recurrent and capital expenditures.
Chairman Badejo outlined key areas of focus, including road construction, agriculture, rural electrification, healthcare, commerce and industry, education, water supply, environmental services, general administration, and community and social development. He urged the Legislative Council and residents to support the administration through prompt revenue payments to facilitate project implementation.
Rt. Hon. Adeleke Osibanjo, Leader of the Legislative Council, accepted the budget proposal, pledging a swift review to enable immediate implementation. He acknowledged the importance of the budget as a development tool and commended the Chairman for delivering on electoral promises.
“Annual Budget is a veritable tool for the development of any institution where the expected revenue and expenditure for the year is considered,” Osibanjo said. He also called for socioeconomic policies that alleviate the suffering of the people.
The event was attended by political functionaries and local government career officers, including the Head of Local Government Administration, San Akinsola Kehinde.
Reporting by Com. Prince Badmus Henry
