Oyo 2026 Budget highlights Governor Makinde’s commitment to transparency, accountability, and citizen participation through inclusive stakeholder consultations across the state.
The Oyo 2026 Budget has been reaffirmed as a reflection of transparency, accountability, and public participation, following a series of stakeholders’ consultative meetings across the state.
The Oyo State Government emphasized that the upcoming fiscal plan will prioritize citizens’ welfare, equitable development, and inclusive governance under the leadership of Governor ‘Seyi Makinde.
At the consultations held across Oke-Ogun, Ogbomoso, and Iseyin zones, top government officials engaged residents, community representatives, and sectoral groups to gather inputs that would guide the formulation of the Oyo 2026 Budget.
The government assured that citizens’ voices would continue to shape fiscal decisions and that every sector’s priority would be considered in the state’s developmental agenda.
Representing the governor at the Ogbomoso session held in Ajaawa, Ogo Oluwa Local Government, the Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Prince Dotun Oyelade, assured residents of more dividends of democracy in the 2026 fiscal year.
He stated that the administration remains committed to improving living conditions, expanding opportunities, and sustaining projects that have already transformed Oyo’s socio-economic landscape.
“Governor Seyi Makinde will act with speed to deliver more good governance before 2027. His leadership has brought greater opportunities and prosperity to Oyo State, and we will continue in that direction,” Oyelade said.
Oyelade explained that the Oyo 2026 Budget would consolidate gains made in infrastructure, education, health, agriculture, and security, while also promoting fiscal discipline and efficient resource management.
He urged citizens to maintain trust in the government’s inclusive style of governance and to continue participating in state development discussions.
In Oke-Ogun, the Deputy Governor, Barrister Adebayo Lawal, encouraged residents to make valuable contributions to enrich the 2026 fiscal plan.
He emphasized that the state’s budgeting process is designed to ensure transparency, equity, and accountability. Lawal added that several suggestions from previous consultations had already been implemented, demonstrating the government’s responsiveness to public input.
“We have always listened to your recommendations, and we are proud that many of your inputs were captured in our ongoing projects. The Oyo 2026 Budget will again reflect your aspirations,” Lawal affirmed.
Addressing security concerns in Oke-Ogun, the Deputy Governor reiterated the administration’s determination to safeguard lives and property across all communities.
He assured that major entry routes, border points, and rural roads would receive continuous security attention to guarantee safety and economic stability.
“The Oyo State Government will leave no stone unturned in strengthening security and ensuring that miscreants are dealt with according to the law,” he said firmly.
At the same event, the Commissioner for Budget and Economic Planning, Professor Musibau Babatunde, stressed that citizen involvement remains the foundation of the budgeting process.
He noted that the consultative meetings were critical to ensuring that the Oyo 2026 Budget reflects people-driven priorities and enhances transparency in governance.
According to him, every kobo allocated in the budget would be accounted for and channeled towards projects that deliver value to the people.
He further highlighted that Oyo State has earned a strong reputation for open governance and prudent financial management under the Makinde administration.
“Governor Makinde has your interest at heart. What we are doing here is the foundation for the 2026 budget presentation, and it ensures that citizens’ needs guide government planning,” Professor Babatunde noted.
In Iseyin, the Commissioner for Special Duties, Mrs. Faosat Sanni, reaffirmed the government’s commitment to implementing the budget strictly according to approved plans and sound financial discipline.
She praised Governor Makinde for completing the Iseyin–Fapote–Ogbomoso Road, describing it as a landmark achievement that has improved connectivity, trade, and mobility across Oyo State.
“The Iseyin–Fapote–Ogbomoso Road is a testament to the Governor’s dedication to linking communities and improving access for investors, farmers, and residents,” Sanni said.
Sanni also acknowledged the challenges faced during the 2025 budget implementation but assured that the government would intensify efforts to achieve full execution of all ongoing projects before the end of the current administration’s term.
She emphasized that data-driven planning and transparent financial practices will remain the guiding principles of the Oyo 2026 Budget.
The stakeholder sessions drew wide participation from community leaders, traditional rulers, religious groups, market associations, artisans, youth representatives, and student bodies.
Attendees made submissions on various sectors, including education, healthcare, agriculture, infrastructure, and social welfare.
Participants commended Governor Makinde’s administration for institutionalizing citizen engagement as a regular component of governance. They also lauded the open-door approach that ensures people’s priorities are captured in the state’s development roadmap.
The Oyo State Government, in turn, pledged to remain accountable to the people, ensuring that the Oyo 2026 Budget aligns with their collective aspirations.
It assured that all projects funded in the upcoming fiscal year will be completed and that the administration will continue to prioritize people-centered governance, equitable development, and sustainable progress across all regions.M
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