Adeleke Has Increased Osun Revenue Over 100% Than Under Oyetola – Govt

…Fails To Release Figures

The Osun State Government, on Thursday, said the state’s Internally Generated Revenue has increased by 100 per cent compared to the previous administration.

This was as it approved newly reviewed state policies on science, technology and innovations, among other deliberations.

The approval was given at the State Executive Council meeting presided over by the state governor, Ademola Adeleke.

The state government, however, failed to disclose the amount it generated internally since assuming office.

According to a statement issued after the meeting by the Commissioner of Information and Public Enlightenment, Barr Kolapo Alimi, the state had no state ICT policy or policy framework on the digital economy until the advent of the present administration.

The statement noted that the Council also commenced deliberations on the proposed amendments to the State Procurement Act.

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Alimi said the move is designed to strengthen accountability and transparency in the legal and policy framework.

Also, the Council gave a nod to the state plan for Erin Ijesha and other tourist sites.

“The Council resolved to expand the state revenue base without increasing the burden on taxpayers and residents of the state.

“While reviewing security reports across the local governments and area council, the Council further adopted various strategies to consolidate the status of Osun State as one of the most peaceful states of the Federation,” the statement stated.

The statement further stated that approval was given for the elevation of some chiefs and appointments of others during the meeting

Some of the newly appointed traditional rulers are, “Prince Ayodeji Imran Akintola, Alufa of Erin Oke in Oriade Local Government Area; Prince Odedire Augustine Olasoji, Obameri of Odin-Ife in Ede East Local Government Area.

“Prince Emmanuel Olugbemi Olowolagba, Olupoye of Ipoye-Ijesa in Atakunmosa West Local Government Area.

“Prince Sakariyah Akintunde Adéọlá, Olosuntedo of Osuntedo in Ejigbo South Local Council Development Area; and Prince Alade Lateef Olugbemi, Alabudo of Abudo in Egbedore Local Government,” the statement said.