In a significant move towards community engagement and participatory governance, Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has stressed his administration’s commitment to listening to the voices and concerns of its citizens, in order to incorporate them in the fiscal plans for the coming year.
This was made known during the Egba Division Town Hall Meeting of the 2025-2027 Medium Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) and 2025 Budget, at the June 12 Cultural Centre, Kuto, Abeokuta, which wraps up the exercise.
Governor Abiodun, represented by Chief Economic Adviser and Commissioner for Finance, Mr. Dapo Okubadejo, said “This final session is a culmination of our efforts to ensure that the voices of Ogun State residents are heard and reflected in our governance”.
Highlighting the importance of public participation in shaping the exercise, Governor Abiodun noted that the meetings allowed residents from the four zones, Ijebu, Remo, Yewa and Egba, to engage directly with government officials, provide feedback on pressing local issues, while adding that the meeting in Egba served as a vital opportunity for community leaders and citizens to discuss their specific needs and aspirations towards the development of the state.
He stated that government’s focus on infrastructure was a direct response to community feedback, gathered during previous meetings, saying, “We understand that improved roads and essential services are crucial for economic growth and the well-being of our citizens. Over 600 kilometers of road work has already been completed, while others are underway across the state, with significant projects highlighted in Egba Division, including ongoing constructions”.
Governor Abiodun reflected on the safety concerns raised by citizens during the Town Hall meetings, assuring that his administration would continue to prioritise safety of lives and property through community policing initiatives, towards creating a safe environment.
On his part, the Alake and Paramount Ruler of Egbaland, Oba Adedotun Aremu Gbadebo, praised the Prince Dapo Abiodun-led administration for its commendable efforts in developments across the state, urging the administration to sustain the tempo, particularly in the area of road infrastructure.
In his remarks, the state House of Assembly Speaker, Rt. Hon Oludaisi Elemide, commended the Executive arm of government for its inclusiveness and forthrightness in ensuring that development in different sectors of the economy cuts across all the regions of the state.
Bolaji Abiodun & Doyinsola Ajisebutu
Press Officers, Ministry of Finance
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