Jakande Signs Year 2026 ‘Budget Of Sustainability’ Into Law
The Odi-Olowo/Ojuwoye LCDA Chairman, Hon. Seyi Jakande, has signed the 2026 fiscal plan into law, officially sealing the ₦16.1 billion “Budget of Sustainability” presented earlier on Monday, December 15, 2025.
The signing ceremony took place in the Chairman’s office on Monday, December 22 2025, marking a significant milestone for the council’s development agenda.
The budget, anchored on the administration’s HEWA Agenda—Health, Education, Wealth creation, and Empowerment—prioritises:
Infrastructure Development: Rehabilitation of roads and drainage systems across wards.
Social Services: Increased funding for education, healthcare, and welfare programs.
Economic Growth: Initiatives to boost local enterprise, agriculture, and youth empowerment.
Jakande emphasized transparency and community participation, noting that the budget was shaped through stakeholder engagement across all nine wards. “This is a people-driven instrument for sustainable growth,” he declared, as the LCDA sets its sights on a transformative year.
