HON. OLOWA PRESENT YEAR 2025 BUDGET TO THE LEGISLATURE, TAGGED: BUDGET OF GROWTH AND INNOVATION

The Year 2025 Budget tagged "Budget of Growth and Innovation" was presented today Wednesday 4th December, 2024 on the floor of the Legislative Chambers by the Executive Chairman of Ibeju-Lekki Local Government, Hon. (Engr) Abdullahi Sesan Olowa to the members of the 9th Legislative Council under the leadership of Hon. Mojeed Oluwafemi Olayinka. Presenting the budget, Hon. Abdullahi Sesan Olowa acknowledged that indeed, today's event was a testament to the collective efforts in participatory governance. While reflecting on the Year 2024 budget, the Council Boss emphasized on the budget performance which has been satisfactory as it included economic relief programmes, support for small businesses, youth empowerment through sports and community cohesion, environmental sustainability and waste management, health care access and infrastructural development. Speaking further, the Mayor said the year 2025 Budget is anchored on six (6) pillars which are Economic Development and Business Support, Infrastructure and Smart City, Technology and Digital transformation, Sustainability and Climate Resilience, Community and Social Service Innovation and Collaboration and Partnerships. The Leader of the Legislative Council, Hon. Mojeed Olayinka while appreciating the Executive Chairman, acknowledged that indeed the performance of the administration since inception has been exemplary. While calling on all to diligently discharge their duties as governance is a collective effort,the Leader of the Council assured the Executive arm of their continued cooperation towards a greater Ibeju-Lekki Local Government. This Year's proposed budget will be generated from the Federal Account Allocation Committee (FAAC), Internal Generated Revenue and the State Coordinated Revenue. It holds high prospects for the good people of Ibeju-Lekki Local Government as this administration will continue to pursue people oriented programmes for the benefit of all. Also present were Representative of the Member, Federal House of Representatives, Hon. Bayo Balogun, Apex Leaders, Traditional Royal Fathers, Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) represented by Rev. Mathew Ameh, League of Alfas and Imam, Ibeju-Lekki People's Forum, National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) amongst various Stakeholders present.