The Executive Chairman of Akure North Local Government Area of Ondo State, Hon. Ogunbolude Johnson, has convened a comprehensive stakeholders’ meeting tagged “Harvest of Input into Year 2027 Budget” to ensure community needs directly drive the local council’s upcoming fiscal priorities.
The consultative gathering brought together representatives from all social strata across Akure North Local Government to actively participate in shaping the developmental direction for the 2027 fiscal year.
In his opening address, Hon. Ogunbolude appreciated the stakeholders for their unwavering commitment and urged them to maintain their support for ongoing government programs. He reaffirmed that his administration remains relentless in fulfilling its campaign promises and assured participants that every contribution made during the session would receive thorough consideration during the budget drafting process.
Community representatives and key stakeholders present highlighted essential infrastructure projects, specifically demanding the expansion of rural electrification, comprehensive road rehabilitation, and the provision of portable clean water across the local council area.
The successful session has created widespread optimism that the 2027 budget will accurately reflect the yearnings and true aspirations of the people of Akure North Local Government, further demonstrating Hon. Ogunbolude’s pledge to run an inclusive and open administration.
This budgeting exercise adds to the expanding record of impactful leadership by the Ogunbolude-led administration, which has consistently delivered the dividends of democracy across key sectors.
The council chairman’s achievements include economic empowerment schemes that disbursed direct grants of ₦100,000 each to market women and youths, as well as educational interventions such as the Back-to-School Initiative offering learning materials and bursary support to students.
Furthermore, his administration has actively expanded local employment opportunities, spearheaded agricultural initiatives to support rural farmers, improved grassroots healthcare service delivery, improved security network, and accelerated general infrastructural development across the local government area.
