Ogun State Commissioner Assures Transparent Distribution of Relief Fund

The Ogun State Commissioner for Finance, Dapo Okubadejo, promised residents fair distribution of the state’s N5 billion relief fund.

He assured this during a meeting organized by the Nigeria Union of Journalists, Ogun State Council. Okubadejo also addressed concerns about the distribution process, especially regarding the N50,000 relief for students. He emphasized the government’s readiness to listen and make necessary changes.

Okubadejo highlighted the state’s progress over the past five years, including setting up economic development clusters and improving digital services. He noted the state’s increased revenue from 50 billion in 2020 to over 130 billion in 2023.

The meeting aimed to encourage dialogue between the government and the people, with NUJ Chairman, Comrade Wale Olarenwaju, praising the state’s achievements under Governor Abiodun’s leadership.