By Funmi Ojo
Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke has described the 2026 budget as a strategic instrument to consolidate achievements, expand service delivery and complete key projects as his administration enters the final year of its first term.
Governor Adeleke made this declaration while signing the 2026 Appropriation Bill into law at the Government House Banquet Hall, Okefia, Osogbo.
The Governor explained that the 2026 budget aligns with his administration’s five-point agenda and reflects renewed ambition to deepen good governance while rolling out new initiatives for the benefit of the people of Osun State.
He said his administration has, over the last three fiscal years, laid a solid foundation for sustainable development by completing several abandoned projects, initiating new ones and settling billions of naira in outstanding pension and salary arrears.
He noted that workers’ welfare has remained a priority, with the payment of promotion arrears and long-neglected allowances.
Governor Adeleke highlighted significant investments across previously underserved sectors, including agricultural mechanisation, healthcare, school rehabilitation, energy innovation, science and climate change.
Looking ahead, he described 2026 as both a year of consolidation and political transition, noting that governance would not be sacrificed despite the demands of an election year.
He assured residents of full implementation of the 2026 budget and directed all ministries, departments and agencies to adhere strictly to established timelines.
The governor expressed gratitude to the people of Osun for their continued support and goodwill, pledging not to disappoint workers, youths, women, artisans, students, traditional rulers and other stakeholders.
Earlier, the Speaker of Osun House of Assembly, Prince Adewale Egbedun had noted that the 2026 budget reflects the effectiveness and commitment of the current government to the welfare of the people of the state.
He assured that Osun House of Assembly would continue to Support the implementation and utilisation of the budget.
In his remarks, the Commissioner for Budget and Economic Planning, Professor Moroof Adeleke said the budget is centred on the welfare of the citizens of the state, which was thoroughly scrutinized.
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