By Ayodele Oni
Ekiti State Governor Dr Kayode Fayemi, on Wednesday, assented to the 2021 appropriation bill of over 100 billion naira.
The budget proposal scaled the final passage on Tuesday at the state house of assembly.
At a brief ceremony at the Governor’s office, Ado Ekiti Governor Fayemi pointed out that the budget would cater for ongoing infrastructural project across the state.
Titled “The Budget of Recovery and Economic Restoration”, the Governor explained that it was basically dedicated to improve the lives of the people and as well deliver on his administration’s promises.
He commended the patriotic zeal and commitment of the lawmakers and urged them to sustain the continued harmonious relationship between the executives and legislative arm.
The Speaker of the house, Mr Funminiyi Afuye, while presenting the budget, stressed the need for the executives to ensure its full implementation.
The Speaker also gave assurance that the lawmaker would ensure proper monitoring of the projects executed with the money through budget tracking.
