The Ekiti State Government has directed Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) to align their 2027 budget proposals with the administration’s development priorities, as it begins the annual budget process aimed at ensuring more efficient allocation of public resources and improved delivery of government programmes and projects.
State Commissioner for Budget, Mr Femi Ajayi, gave the directive in Ado Ekitinduring the envelope-sharing exercise for the 2027 budget estimates, urging directors and representatives of MDAs to develop realistic, innovative and result-oriented work plans that reflect the government’s vision for the state.
Ajayi urged directors and other representatives of MDAs to carefully review their work plans for the incoming year, stressing that budget proposals must reflect the overall vision and priorities of the government.
He called on the officials to be creative and proactive in identifying areas where resources could be better deployed to achieve greater impact across the state.
The Commissioner also emphasised the need for stronger collaboration between the MDAs, the Ekiti State Internal Revenue Service and other relevant stakeholders, noting that improved coordination would enhance the effectiveness of the budget process.
The Permanent Secretary, ministry of budget, Mr Sola Akinluyi reaffirmed the commitment of the present administration to strengthening the state’s Internally Generated Revenue (IGR), describing it as critical to the government’s capacity to finance and implement its policies, programmes and projects.
He said the 2027 budget would be designed to promote prudent resource allocation while supporting the administration’s development agenda and delivering tangible benefits to the people of Ekiti State.
