The leader of Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP) National Youth Rebirth Forum, Hon. Olabode John Adeyemi has hailed the Governor of Kogi State, Captain Idris Wada for addressing critical sectors of the economy in the draft 2013 budget he presented to the House of Assembly yesterday.
Hon. Adeyemi said the budget presented by Wada is a budget of rekindled hope in which the governor has defined to address the various areas of immediate developmental needs.
The former aspirant for PDP national youth leader in the last convention stated that this budget is very unique in the history of budget presentation with the capital budget getting as much as almost 50 percent, this shows that we have a government that is passionate about the cause and plight of the people.
“The government had been working on an inherited budget since his assumption of office but now that he has presented his budget the state is at the verge of experiencing infrastructural and physical development. We have a governor and deputy that are committed to changing Kogi to a better society” he said.
Hon Adeyemi also condemn in strong terms statement credited to human right activist, Idris Miliki about the ability of Governor Wada to implement the budget.
“We urge Miliki to give the government the chance to implement the budget. At this point what the state needs is support and the implementation strategies, the civil society instead of discussing speculative issues should rather channel their energies towards more productive activities.
“Let us as a people stand for the first time to monitor and recommend implementation process. This is the first budget Gov Wada is presenting to the House, he has been working on the budget inherited from the previous administration. Let us support the process that will guarantee total implementation of the capital budget particularly. We call on people of goodwill to support this government.
“I wish to implore the people of kogi state to stay focused and believe in this government. I also wish to assure the people that the government is resolute in running a corrupt free government. This is one government that have zero tolerance for corruption of whatsoever kind. We wish all Kogites a happy christmas celebration in advance. God bless kogi state”