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PROTOCOL
I am very glad to stand before this august body to officially present
the 2012 Appropriation Bill for the consideration and approval of this
Honourable House of Assembly. Mr Speaker and distinguished
honourable members, when this government came into office a little
over a year ago, the mission was clear – it is to make poverty history
in our State. To achieve this, our Eight-point agenda centres on
democratising governance, modernising agriculture, improving
infrastructure; promoting free and qualitative education towards the
development of a functional human capital; ensuring improved
health care services; jumpstarting industrial development; tourism
and sustainable development; and promotion of gender equality
and women’s empowerment. Mr Speaker and distinguished
honourable members, there is no doubt that poverty in our country is
deep, widespread and multifaceted and we are daily confronted
with evidence of this in Ekiti State. Although we know that there is no
silver bullet or magic potion for the eradication of poverty, some
policies and plans clearly produce results. Poverty is reduced and
development accelerated when economic and social policies,
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institutions and political arrangements are mutually
supportive. This policy thrust recognises that development depends
crucially on the interconnections among economic growth, social
policy and accountable governance. To this end, the philosophy
under-girding this budget formulation combines strategies for
economic growth and private sector development with active social
policy and programmes to eradicate poverty in Ekiti State. In
particular, our strategy over the medium to long term seeks to
promote a number of redistributive policies to tackle the multiple
dimensions of poverty, including social safety nets for the vulnerable
segments of our population; affirmative actions policies for women,
the elderly, persons with disability and youth; stimulating investments
in rural infrastructure; improving public services; increasing access to
credit; and improving tax administration. For this to happen, we are
convinced that we not only need a capable state but also an
efficient private sector. Not for us the false choice between the State
and the Market – hence the focus in the last year on the
encouragement of an entrepreneurial spirit and the establishment of
a conducive, predictable regulatory and policy environment. Mr
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Speaker, I must thank you and your colleagues for
playing a key role in making this possible through the enactment of
laws that enhance this fundamental philosophy such as the FoI Law,
Fiscal Responsibility Act, Public Private Partnership Law, the Bond Law
to name but a few of these legislation. We have taken these
immediate steps of guaranteeing a predictable environment for
investors and residents alike because we are convinced beyond any
shadow of a doubt that Ekiti State is a viable state with a population
that is more than fifty seven countries of the world today including
Botswana, Cape Verde, Djibouti, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Guinea
Bissau, The Gambia, Lesotho, Namibia, and Qatar among many
others. We are convinced that we have what it takes in focused
leadership, progressive populations, dedicated human capital and
the partnership of development partners, private sector
organisations and the civil society to make poverty history in Ekiti
State.
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Mr Speaker and distinguished honourable
members, you will recall that the maiden budget of this
administration was presented on 20th December 2010 barely six
weeks after the Good Lord made the Collective rescue mission a
reality. The budget christened “Budget of Renewal” was designed to
halt the descent into decadence in our state - right all the wrongs of
the past, restore the time-tested core values of honour and decency
in our state, strengthen governance and accountability; create a
sound economic base by promoting productivity and jobs and
transform social service delivery aimed at putting Ekiti State on the
right platform in the committee of States. I am delighted to say
publicly that this objective has been achieved to a very large extent.
Unlike before when Ekiti was always in the news for all the wrong
reasons and not celebrated for any enduring and worthy exploits,
Ekiti State now no longer features in the list of the bad and the ugly in
our country. We have recovered the spiritual and moral direction
that many used to celebrate us for – courage, character,
competence, compassion, candour and integrity. We now have
economic direction and by the special Grace of God we shall work
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harder to get to the optimal level. This is not to suggest
that the 2011 budget accomplished all the objectives we set out to
achieve. Indeed as the review of 2011 budget reveals below, it is
not yet smooth sailing for our state, the road is still rough and the
climb remains steep but – clearly, we have re-started the clock of
progress in our state and halted a journey without maps.
Mr Speaker and distinguished honourable members, in line with the
philosophy of our government as outlined in the preceding
paragraphs, a key feature of the preparation of the 2012 budget is
the participation and the ownership of the budget by the people.
Every community in the State has one or two inputs in the budget
process and all the ideas enshrined in the 8 (Eight) Point Agenda of
this administration were adequately captured. The 2012 Budget is
aimed to deliver specific, realistic, measurable, achievable and
time-bound results to Ekiti people in the areas of free qualitative
health and education services, maximum support for human capital
development, laying solid commercial and industrial base to
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stimulate the economy and creating a friendly
environment to attract potential investors to the State. The overriding
policy direction of Budget 2012 is to facilitate human development in
Ekiti State by building the physical and institutional architecture
combined with good policies and public private partnership. If last
year’s budget focussed on restoration and renewal in its reversal of
the decline that we had experienced as a State, it is my humble
belief that this is the year of bountiful blessings and delivery in many
areas. It is in this wise that I have christened the 2012 Budget as the
“BUDGET OF DELIVERY”. The 2012 budget derives a lot from the
recently approved Ekiti State Development Strategy(2011-2014)
which captures our vision for our dear State and identifies priority
areas over the medium to long term; and how to harness the
resources to bring about improvements in the lives of our citizens. The
document focuses on enhanced efficiency and effectiveness of
governance; revitalised agricultural productivity, agro-industry and
market linkages and improved access to social services –particularly
education and human development taken along with health
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service, women empowerment and
environmental sustainability and private sector participation.
Mr Speaker, let me re-assure you and distinguished members that all
lawful provisions were strictly adhered to in the preparation of the
2012 Budget which is being presented to the Honourable House for
appropriation. The role of this distinguished House therefore is to
examine the Budget proposal and appropriate funds to projects for
the realization of the collective objective of government and the
aspiration of our good people in the State. This crucial function is
strategic and cannot be treated with levity. I am confident that this
Honourable House will do justice to the proposals being placed
before you on this historic occasion.
REVIEW OF THE 2011 BUDGET:
Mr Speaker, Distinguished Honourable Members, let me quickly
review the performance of the 2011 Budget, before I proceed to
highlight what I have in store for the good people of Ekiti State in the
year 2012 Budget. As you would recall, the size of the Approved 2011
Budget was N80,779,114,550.00, though later revised to
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priorities without necessarily increasing the size of the originally
Approved Budget. Tables 1 & II below shows the revenue and
expenditure performance of the 2011 budget as at 31st October, this
year.
2011 REVENUE PERFORMANCE
TABLE SHOWING REVENUE PERFORMANCE AS AT 31ST OCTOBER 2011
APPROVED PROPORTIONAL ACTUAL %
S/N REVENUE SOURCES BUDGET REVENUE REVENUE PERFOR-
2011 JAN-OCT 2011 JAN-OCT. 2011 MANCE
(i) FAAC 27,000,000,000.00 22,500,000,000.00 22,443,567,564.53 99.75
(ii) IGR MDAs 10,615,350,000.00 8,846,125,000.00 3,318,636,700.00 37.52
(iii) VAT 5,500,000,000.00 4,583,333,333.33 5,106,242,064.27 111.41
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(iv) Draw Down on 2,358,890,024.88 1,965,741,687.40 150,000,000.00 7,63
External Grants
(v) MDG Conditional 1,000,000,000.00 833,333,333.33
Grant Scheme
(vi) Internal Loans/Bond 20,000,000,000.00 16,666,666,666.67 7,000,000,000.00 42.00
(vii) Grants from Federal 2,000,000,000.00 1,666,666,666.67 -
Govt.
(Reimbursement on
Road Dualization)
(viii) Ecological Fund 1,000,000,000.00 833,333,333.34 -
(ix) FAAC Augmentation 6,000,000,000.00 5,000,000,000.00 4,587,835,043.49 91.76
(or excess Crude oil)
(x) Sundry Incomes 5,268,174,691.57 4,390,145,576.31 1,451,384,177.03 33.06
TOTAL REVENUE 80,742,414,716.45 67,285,345,597.04 44,057,665,549.32 65.48
The total expected revenue as at October 31st 2011 was
N67,285,345,597.04 while the actual revenue realised in the period
under review was N44,057,665,549.32. This represents 65.48%
performance. Ordinarily, the performance may look fair, but one
should not lose sight of the low performance of our Internally
Generated Revenue (IGR) which recorded 37.52% performance. We
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are not deterred by this performance as our
monthly IGR has steadily risen from N109 million when I came on
board last year October to N300 million by May 2011 and now N550
million recorded in the month of November, 2011. The IGR target of
this Administration in year 2012 is a minimum of N500 million per
month. The building blocks of our tax reform strategy is to block all
existing leakages, focus on fewer tax categories, simplified tax
administration, introduction of electronic receipts and widening the
tax base by getting more citizens into gainful employment. All lawful
measures shall be deployed to attain this monthly target.
Our performance on external sources such as Federal Allocation,
VAT and Excess-Crude funds has been sub-optimal. While the State
recorded a relatively decent performance, actual release of funds
has not been enough for this administration to execute projects that
we have in the pipeline. This is why the Nigeria Governors’ Forum has
continued to mount pressure on relevant statutory bodies of
Government for upward review of the current revenue allocation
formula in favour of States and Local governments from the
Federation Account.
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11. 2011 EXPENDITURE REVIEW
TABLE II: SHOWING 2011 EXPENDITURE PERFORMANCE
S/N DETAILS OF EXPENDITURE APPROVED PROPORTIONAL ACTUAL %
BUDGET EXPENDITURE EXPENDITURE PERFOR-
2011 JAN- OCT.2011 JAN – OCT. 2011 MANCE
A. RECURRENT
EXPENDITURE
(i) Personnel Cost 6,903,159,830.00 5,752,633,191.66 3,658,861,279.96 63.60
(ii) Other Charges 3,234,244,400.00 2,695,203,666.67 1,756,718,004.70 65.18
(iii) Recurrent Grants 14,190,399,061.39 11,825,332,551.00 11,793,281,679.93 99.73
(iv) Transfer to other Funds 7,504,921,450.00 6,254,101,208.33 3,883,265,337.77 62.09
(vi) Consolidated Revenue 8,047,735,000.00 6,706,445,833.33 6,451,635,985.19 96.20
Fund Charges
Sub-Total 39,880,459,741.39 33,233,716,451.16 27,543,762,287.55 82.88
B. CAPITAL
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(i) Economic Sector 17,590,034,665.07 14,658,362,220.89 2,953,225,192.47 20.15
(ii) Social Service Sector 8,124,963,931.00 6,770,803,275.83 2,471,332,292.03 36.50
(iii) Environmental Sector 3,907,900,000.00 3,256,583,333.33 355,262,301.14 10.91
(iv) Administration 11,239,056,378.99 9,365,880,315.83 1,795,124,583.64 19.17
Sub-Total 40,861,954,975.06 34,051,629,145.88 7,574,944,369.28 22.25
GRAND TOTAL 80,742,414,716.45 67,285,345,597.04 35,118,706,656.83 52.19
Mr Speaker, Distinguished Honourable Members, as at the end of
October, 2011 a total sum of N35,118,706,656.83 had been
expended on both the recurrent and capital expenditure
representing 52.19% performance. Out of which N27,543,762,287.55
or 82.88% of the entire expenditure was on Recurrent while
N7,574,944,369.28 or 22.25% was spent on Capital expenditure. This
lopsided focus on recurrent expenditure in 2011 is an issue that the
2012 budget seeks to reverse in favour of capital spending that is
regenerative and developmental in 2012 inorder to achieve the
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fundamental vision of making poverty history in
the State. We are indeed confident that the situation will change in
the next fiscal year because the proceeds of N20 billion Bond
recently raised by the State Government from the Capital Market
have been dedicated to specific capital projects.
THE 2012 BUDGET
The objective of the 2012 budget is to complete the on-going
capital projects and incorporate the request of the people of the
State as promised during my tour of the Local Governments Areas in-
line with the 8 Point Agenda of this Administration. We shall stick
conscientiously to the tenets and cardinal programmes of my great
party -The Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN). Central to this is the
expansion of the government’s free health and education services
as well as the provision of social safety nets for the youths, women,
the elderly and the disabled. Agriculture is pivotal to the
transformation strategy of government in the 2012 budget because
poverty is more intense in the rural areas of our State. Ekiti has long
been known for its traditional economy based on subsistence
farming. Unfortunately, hardwork and long hours on the farm are not
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the measure of productivity, especially when not linked
to the environment in which labour is employed and the skills/training
that enhance its values available. The goal of the strategy in the
agriculture sector is to mosernise agricultural production and ensure
food security through commercial agriculture development linked to
smallholders capacity enhancement. Other policy thrust or
objectives of this Administration in the next fiscal year are listed
below:
OBJECTIVES OF THE 2012 BUDGET
(i) Putting in place effective and efficient strategy/plan to
regenerate the state economy;
(ii) Ensuring macro-economic and political stability;
(iii) Putting in place supportive policies that would engender
infrastructure and human resources capacity for optimum
productivity;
(iv) Aligning government, labour and enterprise in a shared
growth formula through the promotion of industrial peace
and harmony and an investor friendly environment in the
state;
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governance through budget discipline, probity and
accountability in the utilization of public funds;
(vi) Improving on the socio-economic policy environment
which is the bench mark of the Government 8 point
reform agenda;
(vii) Promotion of effective and efficient ICT driven system
and;
(viii) Provision of enabling environment for food security and
agro- allied based industries with immense private sector
participation.
(ix) Transformation of the Public Service.
2012 REVENUE PROJECTS
Statutory Allocation N37,000,000,000.00 37.38%
VAT N7,500,000,000.00 7.58%
FAAC Augmentation N6,500,000,000.00 6.57%
Internally Generated Revenue (Including Signage Agency) N7,663,742,960.00 7.74%
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External Grants (Draw Down) N4,104,977,366.09 4.15%
MDGs Conditional Grants Scheme N2,200,000,000.00 2.22%
Loan – Internal Loan / Bond N21,000,000,000.00 21.21%
Grant from Federal Govt. (Reimbursement on Federal Road N5,500,000,000.00 5.56%
Project handled by the State
Ecological Fund N2,500,000,000.00 2.53%
Others: Sundry Incomes N5,024,090,747.42 5.08%
TOTAL N98,992,811,073.51 100%
RECURRENT EXPENDITURE
A total sum of N45,695,659,778.26 has been earmarked for the
recurrent expenditure of government in the next fiscal year. This
represents 49.67% of the total budget. With this, Government
expects to meet the following obligations:
Personnel Cost N7,603,199,778.26 7.68%
Other Charges N3,197,460,000.00 3.23%
Recurrent Grants to Parastatals and Tertiary N15,567,000,000.00 15.73%
Institutions
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Transfer to Other Fund N9,828,000,000.00 9.93%
Consolidated Revenue Fund Charges N9,500,000,000.00 9.60%
Total Recurrent Expenditure N45,695,659,778.26 46.16%
This is a people’s government and to this end, government shall
continue to focus the welfare of its workers. The implementation of
the new minimum wage of N18,000.00 has commenced with the
GL.01 - 06. All other cadres of our workforce shall also enjoy
enhanced and competitive salary packages. Mr Speaker, let me
quickly seize the opportunity of being here to once again
appreciate labour and the entire workforce of Ekiti State for their
understanding and cooperation with this government in the last one
year. I look forward to more robust engagements with these critical
stakeholders with a view to advancing the interest of our state’s
development. This Administration shall continue to support any
scheme that would improve the welfare of the entire workforce. This
we have already demonstrated in the last one year with the re-
introduction of the cancelled loan schemes. Training and re-training
of the workforce shall also be accorded a high priority in the Civil
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Service Transformation Strategy. Excellence will
continue to be the watchword of this administration and we are
determined in our quest to build a highly professional public service
dedicated to prompt and efficient delivery of public goods to Ekiti
residents. The welfare of our senior citizens i.e. retired workers and the
elderly in general shall continue to receive adequate attention of
this government. To this end, a huge sum of N2,700,000,000.00 has
been set aside in the 2012 budget for payment of pensions and
gratuities even as we seek to streamline all pension operations under
the auspices of the newly established Ekiti State Pension Commission
in 2012. Similarly, social security benefit for our elderly will gulp
another N1,500,000,000.00 in 2012.
Highlights of some key recurrent expenditure:
(a) Subventions:
The Judiciary N1,000,000,000.00
Ekiti State College of Education N2,000,000,000.00
Ekiti State University N2,520,000,000.00
Teaching Service Commission N6,200,000,000.00
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BSES N255,000,000.00
SUBEB N300,000,000.00
Agric Development Project N200,000,000.00
Water Corporation N300,000,000.00
(b) Other Recurrent Expenses
Car & Housing Loans for Workers N100,000,000.00
Scholarship Scheme N200,000,000.00
Payment of NECO/WAEC N100,000,000.00
Grants to Secondary School Students for N1,700,000,000.00
Computer
Establishment of Civil Society Fund N10,000,000.00
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CAPITAL EXPENDITURE
My Right Honourable Speaker and the Distinguished Honourable
Members, the main focus of this Government in the next fiscal year is
to fight poverty and make it a total history in Ekiti State. In doing this,
our programmes shall be targeted at the emancipation of the rural
dwellers by driving development at the grassroots to make positive
impact on their collective and individual lives. Such activities include
the provision of water, rural electrification and rural roads. In this
respect, Government has made a provision of N1.5 billion naira in
the 2012 proposed budget as its own counterpart contribution for
the construction of 5km road per Local Government. We shall also
provide enabling environment that will attract investors. The Free
Education and Health programmes shall be vigorously pursued. It is
in this regard that we are proposing a total sum of
N53,297,151,295.25 for capital projects in 2012. This amount
represents 53.84% of the total budget.
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The funding of Capital project is distributed across
sectors as follows.
(A) ECONOMIC SECTOR AMOUNT %
Agriculture and Rural Development N1,698,152,000.00 3.19%
SMEs & Poverty Reduction N5,424,500,000.00 10.18%
Infrastructure N24,989,746,692.00 46.89%
Sub-Total Economic Sector N32,112,398,692.00 60.25%
(B) SOCIAL SERVICE SECTOR
Education N4,890,736,120.00 9.18%
Health N3,337,129,460.00 6.26%
Information and Social Development N1,241,134,483.00 2.33%
Sub-Total : Social Service Sector N9,469,000,063.00 17.77%
(C) ENVIRONMENTAL SECTOR
Town and Country Planning N1,290,000,000.00 2.42%
Sewage and Drainage N506,000,000.00 0.95%
Emergency and Waste Management N294,000,000.00 0.55%
Sub-Total: Environmental Sector N2,090,000,000.00 3.92%
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(D) ADMINISTRATIVE SECTOR N9,625,752,540.25 18.06%
GRAND TOTAL N53,297,151,295.25 100%
SECTORAL ANALYSIS OF 2012 BUDGET
The sectoral analysis of the 2012 budget (both recurrent and capital
is further highlighted in the table below:
(A) ECONOMIC SECTOR
Agriculture and Rural Development N2,445,975,010.84 2%
SMEs & Poverty Reduction N6,262,644,267.03 6%
Infrastructure N25,651,385,092.94 26%
Sub-Total Economic Sector N34,360,004,370.81 26%
(B) SOCIAL SERVICE SECTOR
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Education N19,041,383,516.28 19%
Health N8,453,223,133.20 9%
Information and Social Development N2,176,396,004.96 2%
Sub-Total : Social Service Sector N29,671,002,654.44 30%
(C) ENVIRONMENTAL SECTOR
Town and Country Planning N1,485,762,606.60 1.5%
Sewage and Drainage N556,449,564.29 0.6%
Emergency and Waste Management N563,729,539.71 0.6%
Sub-Total: Environmental Sector N2,605,941,710.60 2.7%
(D) ADMINISTRATIVE SECTOR N32,355,862,337.66 32%
GRAND TOTAL N98,992,811,073.51 100%
ECONOMIC SECTOR
Under this sector we have Agriculture, Rural Development, SMEs &
Poverty Reduction programmes and provision of various
infrastructure such as road construction/rehabilitation, housing
development, electricity, provision of drinkable/potable water. This is
a very important sector because its programmes and activities touch
the lives of our people directly. This is the main reason why a huge
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sum of N34,360,004,370.81 representing 26% of the
total budget is being channelled into this sector in the next fiscal
year. Apart from the provision of infrastructure and the
enhancement of agriculture, to create employment, reduce poverty
and help promote economic growth, our focus in commerce is on
the promotion of small and medium scale enterprises. SMEs will be
the major driver of the State’s commerce and industrialisation and
this we have already demonstrated with the establishment of the
Ekiti-Odua Enterprise Development Centre in the old Textiles in Ado
Ekiti. Our policy thrust in enterprise development include the
development of the agro-allied, tourism and solid minerals sectors;
access to credit facilities by budding entrepreneurs; establishment of
small scale enterprises linked to factor endowments in each LGA;
establishment of a Sold Minerals development company;
strengthening of the newly established Fountain Holdings Company
to manage state government investments and engage in joint
ventures with private sector entities and encourage the production
of processed and manufactured products. Below is the highlight of
the fund distribution to important sub sector s of the Economic
Sector.
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Ministry of Agriculture and its Agencies:
Main Ministry of Agriculture N973,200,000.00
Forestry Development N55,400,000.00
Agric Development Project (ADP) N183,000,000.00
Farm Settlement Scheme N105,000,000.00
Fountain Agric Marketing Agency N67,000,000.00
Bureau of Rural Development N313,952,000.00
SMEs and Poverty Reduction Programmes:
Ministry of Commerce & Industries N343,175,000.00
Ekiti State Enterprises Development Agency N647,000,000.00
Ekiti State Fountain Holdings Company N500,000,000.00
Tourism Development N1,746,000,000.00
Volunteer Allowance (Under Job Creations) N1,500,000,000.00
Ekiti State Community & Social Development N100,000,000.00
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Social Security Scheme
In line with our campaign pledge and my inaugural speech in
October 2010 that we shall introduce a social security scheme for all
our citizens that are age sixty-five and above (and not already
earning a pension), the Government commenced the scheme on
October 1, 2011. This is the first time any government, south of the
Sahara has embarked on such a social safety net in Africa. To this
end, government has earmarked N1,500,000,000.00 for the scheme
in 2012.
Infrastructural Development
This administration is placing adequate attention to infrastructural
development in the state. The entire proceed from the Bond
recently secured from the capital market will be channelled by the
state to the Economic Sector. To this end, a sum of
N25,651,385,092.94 representing 26% of the entire budget has been
set aside for recurrent and other several capital projects under
Infrastructure.
Few of the projects are listed below:
Road Projects N14,678,184,246.00
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Electricity N1,654,000,000.00
Water Corporation N1,102,645,000.00
Rural Water Sanitation Projects N176,025,000.00
Ekiti State Traffic Management N85,000,000.00
Public Works Corporation N467,596,000.00
Housing Development N277,596,000.00
SOCIAL SERVICE SECTOR
One of the cardinal programmes of this Administration is the
provision of social services for the generality of our people in Ekiti
State. Education and Health care services which are the core
programmes of my Great Party –The Action Congress would
continue to enjoy a pride of place in our budgetary allocations.
This is why a total sum of N19,041,383,516.28 or 19.24% of the total
budget is allocated to the Education sub-sector.
Similarly, a sum of N8,453,223,133.20 representing 8.5% of the total
budget is set also aside for health programmes. In line with our
commitment to gender equality and youth development, this
administration shall give the required logistics and support to
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strengthen existing gender based programmes in the
State while new programmes aimed at empowering and protecting
the interest of the women of Ekiti State shall be given due attention.
All issues such as gender based violence either at home or work
place and any other forms of discrimination against women, shall be
reduced to the barest minimum.
Our youths represent the critical blocks on which our future is built.
We plan to attract major youth empowerment programs to Ekiti
State in 2012 and also develop avenues for productively engaging
our youth through competitive activities in the Agriculture and Food
security sectors as well as in other competitive sectors. This
administration shall encourage the discovery and promotion of
talent hunt by Ekiti indigenes. High priorities shall also be given to
various local and International sport competitions. For this sector to
implement its programmes effectively informs the provision of a sum
of N2,176,396,004.96 which represents 2% of the total budget. Below
is the highlight of the capital budgetary allocation to important sub
sectors of the Social Service Sector in year 2012 Budget.
Education Sub-Sector:
Main Ministry of Education N1,982,059,460.00
School Enterprises N115,934,120.00
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SUBEB N1,103,000,000.00
Board for Technical & Vocational Education N252,000,000.00
Ekiti State University (Including College of Medicine) N1,000,000,000.00
College of Education N250,000,000.00
Health Sub Sector:
Main Ministry of Health N2,182,059,460.00
College of Technology, Ijero-Ekiti N383,670,000.00
University Teaching Hospital N500,000,000.00
Primary Health Care Development Agency N111,500,000.00
Central Medical Store N130,000,000.00
Hospitals’ Management Board N150,000,000.00
State Action Agency on Aids N79,000,000.00
Information Services:
Ministry of Information N130,000,000.00
Broadcasting Service of Ekiti State N442,620,300.00
Government Printing Press N190,780,000.00
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Sport Development:
Rehabilitation of Olukayode Stadium N100,000,000.00
Construction of Lawn/Table Tennis Courts N20,000,000.00
Construction of indoor sports hall at Olukayode Stadium N20,000,000.00
Establishment of Sports Academy N20,000,000.00
Provision of Sport Equipment N67,000,000.00
Women Development
Women Empowerment Programme N150,000,000.00
Construction & Equipping of women Development Centre at Ado Ekiti N25,000,000.00
Survival intervention Funds to women N40,000,000.00
Multiple Birth Trust Fund N20,000,000.00
Upgrading of Women Development Centre at Igede Ekiti N25,696,000.00
ENVIRONMENTAL SECTOR
This administration shall maintain cleaner and aesthetically
appealing environment across the state. The Ado Ekiti, the State
capital which is the mirror of the state shall be made a model and a
reference point to other States of the Federation. The Urban Renewal
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programmes shall be extended to all the local
Government Head quarters in next fiscal year. A total sum
N2,605,941,710.60 representing 2.7% of the total budget is allocated
to this sector in year 2012. Some of the capital projects under this
sector are:
Towns and Country Planning:
Provision of infrastructure in Government Estates N50,000,000.00
Land acquisition & payment of compensation N200,000,000.00
Development of Landed properties N30,000,000.00
Development of Model Estastes along NTA road N50,000,000.00
Acquisition & Development of two (2) New Estates per three (3) Senatorial Districts N200,000,000.00
Construction of Walk-way & other beautification N200,000,000.00
Survey Department N134,000,000.00
Construction of Ultra Modern Oba Market, Ado-Ekiti (To be financed through Bond N1,250,000,000.00
Fund)
Sewage and Drainage:
Capital provision for Housing & Environment N102,000,000.00
Feasibility Studies of Ecological Devastated areas N35,000,000.00
Channelisation N600,000,000.00
Payment of outstanding indebtedness on Ecological Projects N35,000,000.00
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ADMINISTRATIVE SECTOR
Mr. Speaker and the distinguished Honourable Members, the
General Administration has always been responsible for the central
co-ordination of all government activities in the State. It is therefore
very important that we do not underrate the roles and function of
the sector in ensuring the smooth coordination of government
activities as we enter the New Year. The total budgetary allocation
to the administrative Sector is N32,355,862,337.66 representing 32% of
the total budget.
Restructuring of Governance Machinery for Efficient Performance
The civil service is the engine room of any government interested in
delivering public goods to its citizens and enhancing
competitiveness in search of investments. There are capacity issues
in our public service especially in relation to leadership and
management, project management and implementation,
monitoring and evaluation and the mainstreaming of ICT. In our
efforts to ensure successful implementation of the 8 point Agenda,
this Administration has embarked on the creation and restructuring
of some key offices. Among them are, the Establishment of the
Office of Transformation, Strategy and Delivery (OTSD) and the
carving out of the Budget office from the present Ministry of Finance,
Budget and Economic Development and merging same with the
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State Planning Commission to become Ministry of
Budget and Economic Planning. While the former - Office of
Transformation, Strategy and Delivery will be responsible for
coordinating MDAs Action Plans and tracking the implementation of
the 8 point Agenda for effective service delivery. The latter on the
other hand - Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning will be
responsible for long-range planning for government’s overall
effectiveness whilst also seeking better synergy between planning
and budgeting aspects of Government’s activities.
In addition, I have approved the re-organisation of the
Administrative and Finance function in the State Civil Service to
ensure checks and balances in the conduct of Government business
leading to the creation of the Finance and Accounts Department
from the existing Department of Finance and Administration.
Security
The security of life and property is the primary responsibility of
government and a necessary precondition for development.
Indeed, there can be no development without security and peace.
Our conception of security in Ekiti State is understandably broad and
beyond state-centred military notions of security. Our approach
therefore focuses on both state security and human security of the
citizens of Ekiti State. This Administration is happy with the relative
peace, law and order that prevailed in the State in the out-going
year. This was made possible by the effort and determination of the
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law enforcement agencies that were always alert to
their responsibilities. Our administration will within its limited resources
continue to provide logistics for our law-enforcement agencies to
enable them perform optimally. Our Royal Fathers were also
supportive as they ensured that peace reigned supreme in their
respective domains. We shall not relent on this effort in the coming
year. Further steps will be taken in the coming year to make the
State crime free. I enjoin the peace loving people of Ekiti State to
volunteer useful information to the law enforcement agencies so as
to guarantee the security of lives, investment and property.
Ultimately, government will continue to support peace education
and peacebuilding activities; partner with civil society organisations
on security issues and provide protection against disasters.
The Legislature as a Partner in Progress and Development
This presentation of the 2012 Budget is unique and highly historic in
the sense that the presentation is done in one of the most beautiful
and Modern Legislative House in the country. The Honourable
members will now perform their statutory functions under a more
conducive environment that is bound to enhance productivity. We
have made enough provision in the 2012 Budget for proper
maintenance of this magnificent edifice which in itself is a testimony
to our commitment to complete all existing projects.
I also commend the Honourable members for the laudable
achievements recorded so far which to me is unprecedented. I urge
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you to keep up with this pace and maintain the love
and cordial relationship that exist between the Executive and the
Legislative arms of Government. It is when there is peace and
mutual understanding between the two bodies that we can forge
ahead to deliver the dividends of democracy which we jointly
promised our good people of Ekiti State. Consequently, this
Administration shall continue to support the House, most especially in
the area of projects in their constituencies many of which became
obvious during my town hall and village square meetings. In
addition, this government is determined to continue its support of the
legislative agenda that honourable members have recently drawn
up for the enhancement of your work in this august assembly. We
stand ready to provide any other assistance the Legislature may
require from the Executive within the limits of the State’s resources.
The 2012 Budget proposal has amply demonstrated this commitment
with the generous package contained therein for this Honourable
House.
The Judiciary
This administration is also very conscious of the importance of the
Judiciary as the third arm of Government. This we demonstrated by
the prompt payment of her monthly subventions and other
entitlements due to the Judiciary in 2011. The 2012 Budget has also
made provisions for the construction of new office buildings to
remove the hardship of accommodation in the Judiciary and
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accommodated the request for the
establishment of the Customary Court of Appeal. All other needs
such as office furniture and equipment, utility vehicles have also
been addressed in the 2012 proposed budget. It is my expectation
that the third arm of Government would sustain the tempo of quick
dispensation of justice for the sake of those awaiting trial.
Conclusion
Mr. Speaker Sir and the Honourable members of this distinguished
house, the budget I have just presented represents the plan, policies
and programmes that our Administration has designed to achieve
the collective aspirations of the good people of Ekiti State in the year
2012. I want to assure you that our Administration will do everything
possible to ensure that this budget is faithfully implemented. The
detailed analysis of the budget will be given to the press as soon as
the document is passed by this Honourable House. It is my honour
and pleasure to formally present to you, Mr Speaker the 2012
“BUDGET OF DELIVERY”. It is our prayer that God in His infinite mercies
will guide us in the implementation of the Budget so that there will be
delivery of more public goods and services to the good people of
our dear State.
Thank you, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year in advance
DR. JOHN ‘KAYODE FAYEMI,
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