Ekiti State Governor, Dr Kayode Fayemi, on Wednesday signed the 2020 Appropriation bill into law, with a promise to deliver his electioneering “promises to the people” of the State. Fayemi, while signing the budget which was tagged the budget of Deliverables, described it as a plan focused on enhancing good governance and implementing a speedy economic transformation of the state. He stated that his government is now well-positioned to implement the budget and continue the “journey of delivering our promises to the people.”He said: “This budget tagged ‘Budget of Deliverables’ is an N124.7 billion plan focused on enhancing good governance and implementing a speedy economic transformation of Ekiti State. Afuye said the people’s engagement in the budgeting process, as well as the cordial relationship between the executive and the legislature, made its passage easier. The Speaker who urged the governor to ensure that the new budget is implemented to the letters said the State House of Assembly will conduct oversight activities on budget tracking and monitoring of the MDAs so that budget can make a more positive impact on the people.

Source: Nigerian Tribune December 18, 2019 16:52 UTC