Noting that the data will assist the state in costing and implementation, Makinde, therefore, said it was imperative for the Chairmen to work with the state Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources and State Waste Management Authority. Before pronouncing the 68 Chairpersons, Makinde also charged them to discover challenges facing local businesses with to view to ensuring that market and small businesses thrive. Identifying thriving local businesses as critical to improving the state’s Internally Generated Revenue, Makinde urged the Chairmen to coalesce with the state government towards removing all roadblocks to business growth. “So, in the management of resources, the key factor is being prudent and that is exactly what we have been doing. On regular payment of salaries, I am not doing outside what we as government should be doing,” Makinde said.

Source: Nigerian Tribune December 23, 2019 15:11 UTC