The Executive Chairman of Eti-Osa Local Government, Omo’ba Adeola Alimot Adetoro, has presented a bold ₦6.8 billion budget for the year 2026, pledging to drive infrastructural renewal, healthcare expansion, education advancement, and grassroots empowerment under the council’s flagship HEYIGA Agenda.
Speaking at the Legislative Council Chamber, the council boss described the budget as a “social contract and roadmap for development,” emphasizing transparency, fiscal responsibility, and resilience in the face of rising inflation, urban pressures, and security challenges.
The HEYIGA Agenda, built on six pillars—Health, Education, Youth & Women Empowerment, Infrastructure, Greener Environment, and Agriculture—will serve as the guiding framework for the year’s projects.
Key Highlights of the 2026 Budget
• Infrastructure & Environment: Massive rehabilitation of inner roads, drainage systems, and flood control initiatives.
• Healthcare: Upgrading primary health centres, expanding maternal and child health services, and strengthening outreach programmes.
• Education & Human Capital: Improved teacher welfare, primary school support, and vocational training for youths.
• Economic Empowerment: Market infrastructure upgrades, small business support, and digitised revenue collection to curb leakages.
• Security: Enhanced collaboration with neighbourhood safety structures to ensure peace and stability.
• Governance: Staff training, digitisation of administrative processes, and strict adherence to procurement transparency.
She stressed that the ₦6.8 billion allocation balances recurrent expenditure with capital development, ensuring “tangible and people-oriented growth.”
She urged councillors to give the budget timely passage, noting that “development thrives where there is harmony between the Executive and Legislature.”
“The Year 2026 Budget is more than figures on paper. It is a clear declaration of our unwavering commitment to serve Eti-Osa with integrity, compassion, and excellence,” she stated.
