▪︎Osun stands to benefit more from infrastructure devt., says Minister of State for Budget and Planning, Clem Agba
The Federal Government, on Friday, commended the administration of Governor Adegboyega Oyetola of Osun for prioritising quality and maintaining standard in service delivery.
The Federal government also lauded the State for prioritising people’s welfare and wellbeing over other obligations.
These commendations were given by the Minister of State, Budget and National Planning, Prince Clem Ikanade Agba, during his courtesy visit to the Governor in Osogbo.
The minister expressed satisfaction with the leadership style of Governor Oyetola.
He said the quality of the infrastructure development across the critical sectors was an affirmation of the fact that the government was committed to giving the State a facelift, especially in the area of socio-economic development.
Agba maintained that the administration of Governor Oyetola had distinguished itself as a government with a clear vision to transform the State and bring the desired succour to the citizenry through timely delivery of democratic dividends.
According to him, the quality of the infrastructure projects of the administration had been attested to as one of the best in the country in view of the State’s strict adherence to international best practices and standards.
Read him: “Since I have been in Osun, I have seen a lot of infrastructure development springing up here and there, particularly the quality of the roads that I drove on. The quality of the roads is very good from what I have seen.
“I have seen how the roads were constructed against being destroyed by water and other things — as we all know that water is one of the major factors that destroy roads.
“I have seen how water is being protected through standard drainages across some of these roads. Moreover, I have found a high level of integrity in Osun citizens as they are not only hard-working people but very transparent and unique.
“As we all know, Osun is a very beautiful and peaceful State. It is a State that a lot of people should come to have some rest. Osun is a good place and her people are very accommodating and hospitable.”
The minister pledged the continued support of the Federal Government to the state.
He disclosed that about five ongoing federal roads in Osun were under the supervision of the Ministry of Budget and National Planning.
He disclosed that 50 percent of the required funds had been released to ensure quick completion of the roads.
According to him, the ongoing roads reconstruction being handled by the Federal Road Maintenance Agency (FERMA) in Osun were Osogbo/Sekona/Ode-Omu/Gbongan road; Gbongan/Iwo/Oyo road; Osogbo/Okuku/Ila-Odo Kwara boundary road; Ife/Modakeke/Ifetedo Ondo boundary road; and Ife/Sekona road.
He said the ministry was ready to strengthen the existing collaboration between it and the State government as part of efforts to record more success in the future.
Prince Agba also assured the State Government that “the State stands to benefit more from 377 rural roads in the 266 communities in Nigeria, as the ministry was currently executing over 30,000 projects across the country.”
In his remarks, Governor Adegboyega Oyetola, reiterated the administration’s readiness to continue to do things that would further make life more meaningful, productive and worthwhile for the citizens.
Oyetola expressed gratitude to the minister for deeming it fit to visit despite the fact that he was in the state on a different mission.
He said: “Your visit is an indication that our government has a robust relationship with your ministry and others at the federal level.”
The governor commended the minister on his good works since assumption of office, saying it was a thing of joy that the Ministry had been moving from strength to strength under his leadership.
The minister, who was accompanied by his wife, Princess Catherine, was received by the Governor at an occasion that had in attendance the Deputy Governor, Mr Benedict Alabi; Secretary to the State Government, Prince Wole Oyebamiji; Chief of Staff to the Governor, Dr Charles Akinola; Commissioner for Finance, Mr Bola Oyebamiji; Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Barrister Femi Akande; Commissioner for Economic Planning and Budget, Prof. Olalekan Yinusa; and Special Adviser to the Governor on Economic Planning and Budget, Mr Kolajo Aderemi.
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