Emmanuel lkpeama
The Chairman of Oto-Awori Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Hon. Kareem Azeez Abiodun, has presented a N12,599,565,061 budget for 2026, focusing on transformation and sustainable growth.
The budget,themed “Transformation in Action,”prioritizes infrastructure, governance, security, economic growth, and sustainable development.
Investigator news reports that key areas of focus include agricultural development, healthcare improvements, environmental protection, recreation centres, security enhancements, and skill development programs.
Hon. Kareem emphasized that the administration is committed to transparency, accountability, and delivering value to the community.
“We will implement this budget through stakeholder collaboration, progress monitoring, and transparency, ensuring our goals are met and transformation is realized in Oto-Awori LCDA,” he said
The budget allocates ₦7,559,739,036.60 for Capital Expenditure (60%) and ₦5,039,826,024.40 for Overhead (40%). Capital Expenditure targets critical areas like road construction, water projects, community development initiatives, sports facilities, ICT infrastructure in schools, agricultural infrastructure, healthcare facilities, environmental projects, security equipment and recreation centres.
Investigator news gathered that the expected outcomes include tangible improvements in living standards, increased economic opportunities, enhanced security, improved education, healthcare and public health outcomes, boosted agricultural productivity, environmental sustainability and improved governance.
8,The administration is optimistic about achieving its goals and is prepared to tackle challenges like resource constraints through innovative solutions, partnerships and efficient resource allocation.
With collective effort, collaboration and commitment, Oto-Awori LCDA aims to become a more prosperous, inclusive and resilient community, leveraging integrated economic solutions, optimized revenue mobilization and ICT-driven education
