By Our Correspondent
The Ondo State House of Assembly plans to evaluate the performance of ministries, departments, and agencies (MDAs) concerning the 2024 budget.
This move, led by Speaker Chief Olamide Oladiji, aims to ensure effective use of state funds.
At the opening of the 2025 budget defence, Oladiji announced that the legislature would carefully track how allocated funds are spent to improve the state’s future.
He called for cooperation from the MDAs to expedite the budget approval process.
The state’s Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, had previously presented the 2025 budget, totaling N655.23 billion.
The Assembly’s Finance and Appropriation Committee, led by Mr. Oluwole Ogunmolasuyi, emphasized that the legislature would only approve a budget that reflects practical fiscal realities and a focus on economic recovery.
The committee also stressed that no unsubstantiated requests would be entertained during the budget hearings.
Ogunmolasuyi highlighted that after approval, the budget should guide the state toward financial stability through transparency and adherence to global best practices.
He urged state agencies, particularly revenue-generating bodies, to maximize efforts to meet the targets set by the budget.
Additionally, the Commissioner for Justice, Dr. Kayode Ajulo, spoke about the need to boost the ministry’s internal revenue.
He clarified that some services, like chieftaincy matters, are privileges, but essential legal services related to freedom and defense will remain free of charge.
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