By Edimeh Iko-Ojo
Hon. (Barr.) Cosmas Atabor, Chairman of Igalamela/Odolu Local Government Council, presented the 2025 budget estimates to the 7th Legislative Council today.
The proposed budget of six billion, four hundred and eighteen million, four hundred and thirty-three thousand, six hundred and ten naira (#6,418,433,610), is titled “Accelerated Budget of Renewed Hope.”
In his detailed and historic presentation, Hon.(Barrister )Atabor emphasized that the budget aims to address various community needs by funding both recurrent and capital expenditures for the year.
The budget is expected to be financed through revenue from Statutory Allocation (STA), Value Added Tax (VAT), Special Funds, and Independent Revenue (IGR), amounting to the total proposed sum presented.
The Chairman appealed to the Council Leader and other members to expedite the deliberation and approval process.
Hon(Barrister ) Atabor called for unity and collective effort to foster significant growth and development in the local government area.
Edited by Ali Atabor, Omanews.com
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