The Lagos State House of Assembly has emphasized its commitment to enhancing oversight mechanisms for the effective implementation of the 2025 Appropriation Bill. The Chairman of the House Committee on Information, Strategy, and Security, Stephen Ogundipe, expressed this commitment in a recent interview. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu had presented the N3tn budget proposal for 2025 to the Assembly for consideration.
Ogundipe highlighted that the Assembly’s standing committees would maintain vigilance in overseeing the activities of various state Ministries, Departments, and Agencies. He reiterated that the oversight function is crucial for ensuring accountability and compliance with the approved budget. The primary goal is to ensure that the budget serves the best interests of the residents and contributes to the development of the state.
The Assembly is dedicated to scrutinizing and monitoring the 2025 budget to guarantee that it aligns with the needs of the people once it becomes law. This oversight is essential to deliver the promised benefits of democracy through effective project implementation.