Deborah Akinyosoye
Governor Dapo Abiodun has passed into law, the ogun state n1.05 trillion 2027 budget bill.
He signed the bill on Monday at the governor’s office, Oke Mosan, Abeokuta.
The event was witnessed by deputy governor Noimot Salako Oyedele, the speaker of the state house of assembly, Oludaisi Elemide, other principal members of the house and members of the state executive council.
The governor after signing the bill, said in the coming months, his administration would enter into a partnership agreement for the development of the proposed Olokola deep seaport project in Ogun waterside.
He added that his administration would in the new year, focus on the provision of basic infrastructure with memorandum of understanding with the organized private sector in renewable energy, agriculture and in other sectors.
Abiodun also said Ogun would also aspire to join the league of beef and pork production for domestic consumption and export.
He appreciated members of the house of assembly for the speedy passage of the budget bill.
The speaker said the speedy passage was in line with the pledge made by lawmakers to the governor, while presenting the bill to the house.
The speaker also appreciated the governor for the face lift of the state house of assembly complex, Oke Mosan, Abeokuta.