Juliet Jacob Ochenje
Ekiti State Government has said that it spent the sum of N288 million on welfare packages and the sum of N293 million on meals and refreshments in three months.
According to a budget report titled ‘Ekiti State Government Budget Performance Report For 2023 Quarter 3’, the Gov. Biodun Oyebanji-led government spent the amount between July and September 2023.
The report also showed that the state government spent over N2.2 million on agricultural extension and farming projects, while N8 million was spent on the provision of agricultural facilities.
“The State government also spent N68 million on honorarium and sitting allowance for government officials for the three months, while N63 million was spent on international medical expenses,” the report cited by Sahara Reporters said.
It added that the state government approved no funding for the provision of libraries, electricity, public schools and water facilities for the people of the state from Q1 to Q3 of 2023.
It added that the state government recorded zero allocations for items such as “provision of electricity and water facilities, hospitals and health centres, public schools and libraries” in the three months under review.
