Aiyedatiwa to spend N1.3bn on generator, N743m on food drinks in 2024

The Ondo State Government has earmarked over N1.3 billion to spend on fuel for generators and motor vehicles and the sum of N743 million on refreshments and meals in 2024, SaharaReporters has gathered. This is in the approved 2024 budget of the state, revealing that the approved budget sum for motor vehicle fuel cost is N379,032,200.00 and the sum of N970,154,937.50 is slated for Plant/Generator Fuel Cost. The government also plans to spend N743,495,505.70 on ‘Refreshment & Meals’. Other notable budgetary provisions include N1,543,300,476.00 (N1.54 billion) for welfare packages, while…

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Ondo 2020: Akeredolu picks Ayedatiwa as deputy

Ondo State Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu, has confirmed former NDDC commissioner, Lucky Ayedatiwa, as his running mate for the October 10 governorship election in the state. The governor made the confirmation on Wednesday at the swearing-in ceremony of a new commissioner, Idowu Otetubi, in Akure, the state capital. Ayedatiwa, a former representative of the state on the board of the Niger Delta Development Commission, hails from the Ilaje Local Government Area. The governor, while announcing his choice, said he picked Ayedatiwa after wide consultations with key stakeholders including leaders of the…

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