By Kingsley Omoyeni As the administration of Mr Gboyega Oyetola continues to drive the progress of Osun, the Supervisor in charge of the M...
By Kingsley Omoyeni
As the administration of Mr Gboyega Oyetola continues to drive the progress of Osun, the Supervisor in charge of the Ministry of Finance, Mr Bola Oyebamiji has called for the support of the people to help the government to succeeded.
The immediate past Commissioner for Finance who is also the Supervisor for Commerce, Cooperatives and Industries said that for government to succeed, the people must contribute their quota through the payment of their taxes and other levies with which government will provide the amenities of life to them.
Mr Oyebamiji stated this during a media briefing in his office on the need for residents of the state to join hands with government to move the state forward.
He stressed that all over the world, no government can succeed without the imput and contribution of the governed either through payment of taxes and levies or through the maintenance of public works.
The supervisor added that the administration of Mr Oyetola is ready to look inwards and raise funds which will in turn be used to better the lives of the masses in the state.
He explained that the time has passed that state governments look up to the federal government for funds through the federal allocation which according to him is dwindling.
Oyebamiji who explained that the Oyetola administration is determined to make life better for the people of the state, stated that the present administration is eager to build on the achievements of the past eight years.
In his words, "I want to sincerely apeal to residents of Osun and indigenes both home and abroad to see the task of moving the state forward as a onerous one which all and sundary must join hands with government to do.
"the present administration in Osun is eager to put smiles on the faces of the people through masses oriented programmes and policies, but this can be easily achieved if the people also play their roles.
"it is time that we should begin to see the business of governance as a joint responsibility. If you don't have any means of paying your tax or other levies you can assist government in the maintenance of public works.
"Mr Gboyega Oyetola is another kind hearted individual who has a sincere heart to continue from where the previous administration stopped, the policy of the APC is to put smiles on the faces of the people and so we have no choice than to continue to drive the growth and development of our dear state.
"Osun is already on a pedestal of greatness and we shall get there, with the support of the people, our state will be ranked among the best in the country.
"with the support of our people, the task ahead will easy for us to achieve" Oyebamiji stated.
Also at the briefing was the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Finance, Mrs Adebimpe Ogunlumade.
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