{"id":19218,"date":"2025-12-20T19:31:33","date_gmt":"2025-12-20T19:31:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thenewsnow.org\/?p=19218"},"modified":"2025-12-20T19:38:17","modified_gmt":"2025-12-20T19:38:17","slug":"budget-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thenewsnow.org\/index.php\/2025\/12\/20\/budget-3\/","title":{"rendered":"Eti-Osa Chairman Unveils \u20a66.8 Billion 2026 Budget, Anchored on HEYIGA Agenda"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Executive Chairman of Eti-Osa Local Government, Omo\u2019ba Adeola Alimot Adetoro, has presented a bold \u20a66.8 billion budget for the year 2026, pledging to drive infrastructural renewal, healthcare expansion, education advancement, and grassroots empowerment under the council\u2019s flagship HEYIGA Agenda.<\/p>\n

Speaking at the Legislative Council Chamber, the council boss described the budget as a \u201csocial contract and roadmap for development,\u201d emphasizing transparency, fiscal responsibility, and resilience in the face of rising inflation, urban pressures, and security challenges.<\/span><\/p>\n

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The HEYIGA Agenda, built on six pillars\u2014Health, Education, Youth & Women Empowerment, Infrastructure, Greener Environment, and Agriculture\u2014will serve as the guiding framework for the year\u2019s projects.<\/span><\/p>\n

Key Highlights of the 2026 Budget<\/span><\/p>\n

\u2022 Infrastructure & Environment: Massive rehabilitation of inner roads, drainage systems, and flood control initiatives.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u2022 Healthcare: Upgrading primary health centres, expanding maternal and child health services, and strengthening outreach programmes.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u2022 Education & Human Capital: Improved teacher welfare, primary school support, and vocational training for youths.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u2022 Economic Empowerment: Market infrastructure upgrades, small business support, and digitised revenue collection to curb leakages.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u2022 Security: Enhanced collaboration with neighbourhood safety structures to ensure peace and stability.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u2022 Governance: Staff training, digitisation of administrative processes, and strict adherence to procurement transparency.<\/span><\/p>\n

She stressed that the \u20a66.8 billion allocation balances recurrent expenditure with capital development, ensuring \u201ctangible and people-oriented growth.\u201d She urged councillors to give the budget timely passage, noting that \u201cdevelopment thrives where there is harmony between the Executive and Legislature.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cThe Year 2026 Budget is more than figures on paper. It is a clear declaration of our unwavering commitment to serve Eti-Osa with integrity, compassion, and excellence,\u201d she stated.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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