Gov Fayemi Targets One Billion Naira Internal Revenue For Ekiti

By Ayodele Oni

Ekiti State Governor, Dr Kayode Fayemi, on Thursday, highlighted various measures by the administration to shore up Internally Generated Revenue, IGR, of the state.

Speaking at an economic summit organized by the Government in Ado Ekiti, the Governor stated that the administration has created enabling environment for investors and development partners to operate.

According to him, the present administration’s massive investment in infrastructure and security would shore up the revenue of the state to not less than one billion naira monthly next year.

The Vice President, Prof Yemi Osinbajo, who had earlier commissioned a multi million naira civic center commended Governor Fayemi for setting the stage for future economic development.

The Vice President advised the State to invest in ventures which have comparative economic advantage, as the country enters the age of science.

Prof Osinbajo pointed out that with technology, indigenes  could settle down in the state and work to earn their living.

The ceremony, which was graced by Governors of Lagos, Kaduna, Edo as well as the deputy governor of Ondo state was part of activities marking the third anniversary of the present administration.