OLORUNDA LCDA REAFFIRMS TRANSPARENCY AS HON. AJOSE LEADS 2026 PROCUREMENT, BUDGET RETREAT

 



The Executive Chairman of Olorunda Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Hon. Ajose Peter Kumayon, has restated his administration’s firm commitment to transparency, fairness, and accountability. He made the declaration at the joint 2026 Procurement and Budget Retreat held on Thursday, 27 November 2025, at Crown City Park, Hotel and Resort, Agbara–Atan Road, Ogun State.

In his Opening Address, Hon. Ajose emphasized that due process remains central to strengthening public trust and enhancing service delivery. He stressed that under his leadership, the provisions of the Public Procurement Act 2021 (as amended) will be diligently implemented to guarantee value for money and foster sustainable development.

According to him, Olorunda LCDA “will maintain zero tolerance for shortcuts, favouritism, or any form of malpractice in the procurement cycle,” adding that every public fund must be prudently managed. He urged participants to prioritize proper planning, noting that a well-structured procurement process is the foundation of good governance.

Hon. Ajose also highlighted the importance of interdepartmental synergy in achieving effective governance, calling for strengthened collaboration to advance the council’s developmental goals.

The Procurement Retreat, themed “Implementation of Public Procurement Process in Local Government Governance,” featured presentations on development planning, the formation and functions of the Procurement Planning Committee (PPC), the role of the Local Government Tender Committee, and the duties of the Evaluation and Disposal Committee. The session was aimed at enhancing institutional capacity for transparent and efficient procurement operations.

The second segment of the event focused on the 2026 Budget Retreat, themed “Budget of Sustainable Development.” Hon. Ajose noted that the recently concluded Stakeholders’ Consultative Meeting produced invaluable grassroots inputs from community groups, institutions, and interest bodies. He explained that the 2026 Appropriation Proposal is designed to improve operational efficiency, prevent leakages, curb wastage, strengthen internal control, boost Internally Generated Revenue (IGR), and address current economic realities with people-centered initiatives.

“We are confident that the outcome of this retreat will strengthen our resolve and capacity to deliver impactful, sustainable dividends of democracy to our people,” he stated.

Facilitators at the retreat included Mr. Bankole Hakeem, Mr. Tiamiyu Saheed, and Dr. Adeniyi Adeleke.

The event was attended by dignitaries including the First Lady, Mrs. Folashade Ajose; the Vice Chairman, Hon. Adele Bolaji Solomon; the Chief of Staff, Hon. Cornelius Akinyele; Council Manager, Mr. Adesanya Moruf; Human Resource Officer, Mr. Habeeb Olawale Onilenla; members of the Management Team; P.A. (Political Matters), Mr. Adegboyega Oladiran, among others.

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