Ekiti State Governor Biodun Oyebanji calls for practical reforms aimed at strengthening local government (LG) finances in the state. In separate reports, the Punch describes Oyebanji’s focus on improving fiscal due process and expanding revenue generation as key steps to make LG funding more reliable. He argues that stronger financial discipline is needed to ensure that public funds are handled according to established rules and procedures, and that revenue collection improves so LGs can better meet their responsibilities.
The reports present Oyebanji’s position as part of a broader push to improve how local governments manage their finances, with an emphasis on accountability and better planning. By linking fiscal compliance to revenue enhancement, he frames the reforms as necessary for sustaining local government operations and service delivery. Both accounts agree on the central thrust of his message: implementing workable measures that strengthen the financial base of LGs through adherence to due process and more effective revenue mobilization.
