12/09/2026
2027 BUDGET: GOODNESS IS COMING TO ALL, LASG
By Lasisi Temitope
In a bid towards taking the dividends of democracy to the nooks and crannies of the five divisions in Lagos State, the government of the state through the Ministry of Economic Planning and Budget led by Mr. Ope George held its annual Budget consultative Forum at the Epe Chalet on Friday, 11th September, 2026.
The meeting had in attendance; traditional rulers, LASCOTA, market men and women, youths organisations, students union, educationists, government officials, CDA/CDC members and a host of others.
The Honourable Commissioner for Economic Planning and Budget, Lagos State, Mr. Ope George, who was ably represented by the Permanent Secretary in the ministry, Mrs. Olayinka Modupe noted that the purpose of the Budget consultative forum is for proper consideration and inclusion of all in the budget proposal.
She stated that;
“the Year 2026 Budget tagged Budget of shared prosperity will achieve so much with various people-oriented programmes and projects of government accomplished so far this year”.
She continued that;
"The state govetnment under the administration of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has accomplished many impactful projects in the state which included; constructions and renovation of Blocks of Classrooms, construction of Public Toilets, Provision of Solar- powered Bore-holes; engagement in digital economy, good healthcare delivery, agricultural advancement, better transportation system and socio-economic growth across Epe Division”.
"The government is committed to providing good governance to over 38 Millions Lagosians and it is ranked 70th in status Eco-system globally, 3rd in Africa”.
"There is improvement in the stability with 16.6Trillion GDP”.
"The government is committed to gender inclusion, youth empowerment, digital economy, Public-Private Partnership for better governance ; and it’s in its phase two of her long-term goal, which is 2024 - 2030”.
She added that;
“the completion of Badagry Seaport, Ikorodu Digital hub, expansion of Lagos Neighborhood Safety Corps, provision of more Housing Units,
teacher's training, completion of New Mercy Hospital, amongst others just to mention but a few, still the focus of government”.
She announced that;
“each quarter of 2026 Budget delivered good governance to the citizenry”.
Meanwhile, the Director, Budget, Lagos State Ministry of Economic Planning and Budget, Mr. Olufemi Orojimi, in his address charged the people of Epe Division, to feel free in presenting their needs to government at the forum, noting that,it has become the tradition of the ministry to collate the needs of the five Divisions of Lagos State and come up with their order of priority for inclusion in formation of the state budget.
He noted that the feedback ensures good governance, efficiency in government and government of all- inclusion.
He therefore assured them that their needs would be considered in the formation of year 2027 Budget.
The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Transportation, Mr. Olawale Musa, urged the people to open up on their needs; assuring them of better pursuit of these needs by their representatives in government.
He confirmed that their representatives in government are up and doing and will never relent in their efforts.
