Governor Ademola Adeleke’s budget proposal has already generated public interest, with many residents hopeful that the new fiscal plan will bring tangible improvements to their lives.
If approved, the 2025 budget promises to be a landmark for Osun State, potentially setting a new standard for public investment and governance in the region.
Recalled that Adeleke presented a budget proposal of N390 billion to the Osun State House of Assembly on Wednesday.
Osun residents expressed mixed reactions to the ambitious N390 billion budget tagged ‘Budget of Reconstruction and Recovery’.
While some citizens lauded the initiative as timely and necessary, others expressed concerns over the feasibility and implementation of such a largescale budget within a challenging economic climate.
Many residents see the budget’s focus on infrastructure with a capital expenditure of N144.231 billion as a positive step towards Osun’s economic revival.
They believe that allocating a substantial portion to capital expenditure is crucial, especially for improving roads, healthcare, and education facilities.
One resident, Bisi Oyetunji, a businessman noted, “Our roads and schools need major repairs, and the healthcare system could use more attention. This budget seems to prioritise those essential services.”
Some citizens are particularly hopeful that the budget will address healthcare needs in the state.
Another resident, Adeola Akande, a civil servant, revealed that Osun’s healthcare facilities required urgent upgrades, especially in rural areas.
Akande stated, “If the proposed funds genuinely improve healthcare access, it could transform the lives of thousands who currently struggle to access basic medical services.”
Education advocates in the state are optimistic about Adeleke’s proposed investment in education.
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