Government to be more prudent with spending

The Osun State Government has announced its plan to cut down on spending by devising strategies that will enable it achieve its developmental goals, as well as stay prudent.

This was made known in a communique issued at the end of a three-day retreat held in Iloko Ijesa, Oriade Local Government Council of the state.

According to the communique signed by the Chief-of-Staff to the Governor, Alhaji Gboyega Oyetola, participants at the retreat identified the need to reduce the cost of governance, increase internally generated revenue and drive investments to the state as vital to the continued growth of the state.

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It stated that stated that the state was on the verge of unveiling what it called “a competent and capable cabinet” soon.

The move would be seen as a good and responsible action by the state government who have been caught up in embarrassing situations such as the inability to pay civil workers salary as well as pension benefits of retirees.