Governor Adeleke Explains Rationale Behind Public Sharing of Budgetary Progress
Osun Governor Ademola Adeleke Affirms Transparent Security Funding Policy
Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has affirmed an open and transparent security funding policy for the state budget. The security-related expenditures, as outlined, cover operational support for security agencies within Osun State, funding for conflict resolution, and communal peace initiatives. This reflects a commitment to public accountability regarding how security funds are allocated and used.
The publicly stated categories of security expenditures include:
- Operational support for various state security agencies
- Funding for conflict resolution programs
- Resources aimed at maintaining communal peace and stability
Citizens can access these budget details through the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) in Nigeria. Under the Act, Osun State citizens can formally request:
- The detailed budget breakdown related to security expenditures from the Governor's office or the State Ministry of Finance
- Reports and audit documents that show how security funds are disbursed and monitored
To access the information, citizens can:
- Submit a written Freedom of Information request to the relevant Osun State government department or office
- Use the official Osun State Government website or their FOI portal (if available) to guide requests
- Engage civil society organizations that advocate for budget transparency and may assist in facilitating such requests
Governor Adeleke’s affirmation of an open security funding policy supports the spirit of transparency encouraged by this legislation. However, the precise line-item details are not fully disclosed in the available sources and would need to be obtained via official FOIA requests or government publications.
Governor Adeleke has also stated that the public posting of budgetary performance by his administration is a demonstration of transparency and accountability in public finance. He emphasized that a government that announces its revenue and expenditure is showing honesty, openness, and responsibility to the citizenry.
In response to criticism from the opposition, Governor Adeleke's Spokesperson, Mallam Olawale Rashed, made it clear that Osun does not operate security votes in the sense that Nigerians understand it, implying that there is no slush fund to be expended outside the purview of due process and public finance regulations. Rasheed berated the opposition activists for fault-finding with publicly quoted budgetary performance reports, stating that it is considered lazy, mischievous, or ignorant to use such reports to build false narratives and misinformation campaigns.
In conclusion, Governor Ademola Adeleke's administration is committed to transparency and accountability in the management of security funds in Osun State. Citizens can access detailed information about the state's security expenditures through the FOIA and official government channels. The size of Osun State's security expenditures is determined by various factors, including inflationary rates, security agency operational requirements, exchange rate stability, frequency of communal confrontations, expansion of security agencies like Amotekun, and new security initiatives.
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