The Governor of Ekiti State, Biodun Oyebanji on Thursday presented the 2023 budget estimate to the Ekiti State House of Assembly.
He said the budget christened “BUDGET OF STRONG BEGINNING” aims at building on the foundation already laid for the development of the State by the immediate past administration.
Oyebanji added that the budget is a product of the citizens engagement programme he had with stakeholders from towns and villages across the three senatorial districts of the State.
“One major focus of the budget is the need to increase our internally generated revenue and reduce our dependence on federal allocation.
“The budget is hinged on the six pillars of the administration namely: Youth Development and Job Creation, Human Capital Development, Agricultural and Rural Development, Infrastructure and Industrialization, Arts, Culture and Tourism, and Governance.
“Our plan is to make Ekiti State the destination of choice for business and leisure.
“Together we shall keep Ekiti working,” Oyebanji said.