Osun State Government has denied allegations that it received only N2 billion from the Federal Government for subsidy palliative.
In a statement signed by Governor Ademola Adeleke’s spokesperson, Rasheed Olawale, the state clarified that the N2 billion was specifically allocated for subsidy palliatives, while an additional N7 billion refund from the Federal Government was earmarked for infrastructure intervention.
Rasheed debunked the alleged statement attributed to the All Progressives Congress (APC), describing it as a deliberate falsehood and misinformation.
During the Ipade Imole event, Governor Adeleke informed residents that the N2 billion released for subsidy palliative is being used for food palliatives, transport services, and refurbishment of health centres while procurement orders have already been placed.
Regarding the N7 billion federal refund, Governor Adeleke explained in both Yoruba and English that it was designated for infrastructure intervention and constitutes less than 20 percent of the total funds committed by the Osun State Government to infrastructure upgrades.
“The government remains committed to transparency and accountability, following open government principles and freedom of information.
“Despite concerns about the legacy of the previous APC government in Osun State, Governor Adeleke continues to focus on delivering good governance and democratic dividends to the people.
“Proposed infrastructure projects include road dualization, construction of overhead bridges, extensive solar lighting on major roads, hospital upgrades, water intervention projects, and Imole housing estates across federal constituencies.”