From Lateef Dada, Osogbo
A memo directing the local government chairmen in Osun State to make adequate provision for the sinking of boreholes worth N150 million in the 2024 budget has been obtained by Daily Sun.
The memo signed by one Tajudeen Adelabu on behalf of the permanent secretary, Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, directed the chairmen to include N120 million for the renovations of schools across the local government and area offices in the budget.
In the memo entitled: “Re-Year 2024 Budget Preparation of Local Governments,” the sum of N500,000,000 was directed to be budgeted for roads, culverts, and bridges while N20,000,000 is to be earmarked for the renovation of maternity centres.
“I am directed to refer to the above subject and inform you that all the 30 local governments and the area offices are advised to make adequate budgetary provision for special projects in their 2024 budget.
“Please note that all projects being monitored by the state government through the department of monitoring and evaluation of this ministry should be included
“For the avoidance of doubt, the budgetary provision should include all the following: Education (schools renovation) N120,000,000; boreholes N150,000,000; Road/Culvert and Bridges N500,000,000; and Primary Health Care (maternity renovation) N20,000,000,00,” the memo added.
The state government had earlier announced completion of boreholes in each of the 332 wards in the state.